Red Star: "constant comparison", Elyaz Zidane explains the difficulty of being Zinédine Zidane's son

Red Star defender Elyaz Zidane discusses the challenges of being Zinédine Zidane's son, balancing constant comparisons with pride in his father's guidance.

Ahead of Red Star's Ligue 2 clash with Saint-Étienne on Saturday, 20-year-old defender Elyaz Zidane opened up about the complexities of following in his legendary father's footsteps. While acknowledging the difficulty of constant comparisons and harsher scrutiny than peers, Elyaz praised Zinédine's tactical advice and mentorship on both sporting and lifestyle matters. The younger Zidane, who has impressed early this season with second-place Red Star, credited his father's guidance on nutrition, recovery, and professional conduct.