Zine-edin-Yazid Zidan , born in France in 1972 grew up playing soccer in the streets of Marseilles , a scout acknowledged his talent at the age of 14 and was signed as a schoolboy for Cannes Club . Quick Review: • NAME: Zinedine Zidane • OCCUPATION: Soccer Player • BIRTH DATE: June 23, 1972 (Age: 40) • PLACE OF BIRTH: Marseille, France • ZODIAC SIGN: Cancer