Overview

• FIFA confirmed the change of association on Sept. 19, posting the approval on its public platform.
• The 27-year-old previously represented France at youth levels, including under-20, which required a formal switch to play for Algeria.
• Algeria have used four different goalkeepers in competitive matches over the past year, with Alexis Guendouz most frequently starting.
• Coverage notes it remains to be seen whether coach Vladimir Petković will call him for October qualifiers against Somalia on Oct. 9 and Uganda on Oct. 14.
• Zidane plays in Spain’s second division with Granada, having come through Real Madrid’s academy and featured for Rayo Vallecano and Eibar.