Zinedine Zidane didn't hesitate when naming the player who will 'surpass everyone' in world football

France and Real Madrid legend Zinedine Zidane has picked out the player who he thinks will 'surpass everyone' in football.

Zidane, 52, will always be remembered as one of the best midfielders to ever play the game.

During what was truly a stellar career, the Frenchman represented clubs like Madrid, Cannes, Bordeaux and Juventus, making a total of 695 appearances across all competitions, scoring 125 goals.

After hanging up his boots, Zidane had two spells managing former side Madrid, winning three UEFA Champions League titles among other trophies.

Speaking back in October 2024 ahead of the launch of a documentary focused on France and Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe, Zidane was full of praise for the 25-year-old.

He said: “Mbappe is here now. He will make history at the club and I think he'll surpass everyone.”

Mbappe joined Madrid this summer on a free transfer after leaving French giants Paris Saint Germain.

Despite a difficult start to life in the Spanish capital, Mbappe has so far racked up 21 goals and three assists in 31 appearances across all competitions for Los Blancos.

Over the weekend, the 26-year-old scored a hat-trick as Madrid beat Real Valladolid 3-0.

Kylian Mbappe is starting to find his feet at Real Madrid. Image: Getty

Speaking after the match about Mbappe, Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti stated that the Frenchman has finally found his rhythm.

He said: "Mbappe is bringing a lot to the team, he's been getting into a rhythm for a couple of months and today, for the first time, he scored a hat-trick for us.

"Obviously that's a plus for our team, he's a player of great quality. Little by little we've got into a good rhythm, we've got into a good dynamic and that's great to see."

Ancelotti added: "As I have been saying, we are improving in the aspects that undermined us in previous games. And we must continue as we try to improve and correct some of the problems we still have."