David Beckham’s Pick for the Best Player He Ever Played With: Real Madrid’s Zinedine Zidane
David Beckham’s Illustrious Career and His Resounding Praise for Zinedine Zidane
Former football superstar David Beckham, known for his illustrious career, still stands as one of the iconic figures in the sport, even though more than a decade has passed since his retirement. Beginning at Manchester United, he achieved remarkable success under the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson. Beckham also graced Real Madrid’s Galacticos team, with stints at clubs like AC Milan and PSG.
Throughout his career, Beckham shared the field with some of the greatest football talents, including Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Ronaldinho, Ronaldo Nazario, Raul, Iker Casillas, Luis Figo, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Andrea Pirlo, Paolo Maldini, Clarence Seedorf, Kaka, Thiago Silva, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, John Terry, Wayne Rooney, and more. However, when it comes to choosing the best, Beckham singles out Zinedine Zidane.
According to a report by the Mirror, Beckham revealed on Gary Neville’s ‘The Overlap’ YouTube show, “The best player I’ve ever played with, apart from you, [was] Zidane.”
Zidane, a Real Madrid hero, emerges as the standout player in Beckham’s eyes, despite the array of Manchester United legends he played alongside.
Zinedine Zidane: A Football Legend
Zidane undoubtedly ranks among the footballing greats, although he might not have the most extensive collection of trophies in the history of the game. At the club level, he secured a couple of Serie A titles with Juventus and a La Liga championship with Real Madrid. Zidane also claimed the prestigious UEFA Champions League title with Los Blancos. His most significant achievements, however, came while representing the French national team, as he triumphed in the 1998 World Cup and the 2000 EUROs.
While Zidane’s trophy cabinet may not be as stacked as some of his peers, his enduring legacy as one of the all-time best players in football remains unchallenged. He undeniably deserves this esteemed recognition.