Why compare Pavel Nedved and Zinedine Zidane?

Nedved and Zidane faced each other in several high-stakes matches, including the 2003 UEFA Champions League final. Their contrasting styles made for an intriguing rivalry.

Pavel Nedved

Key numbers

  • Total club appearances501
  • Total club goals110
  • International caps91
  • International goals18

Top honours

  • Ballon d'Or2003
  • UEFA European Championship Runner-up1996
  • FIFA Confederations Cup Runner-up1997
  • Czech Footballer of the YearFour times
  • Golden Foot2004
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Zinedine Zidane

Key numbers

  • Total appearances506
  • Total goals95
  • International caps108
  • International goals31
  • Major tournaments won4

Top honours

  • FIFA World CupWinner (1998)
  • FIFA World CupRunner-up (2006)
  • UEFA European ChampionshipWinner (2000)
  • FIFA World Player of the YearThree-time winner (1998, 2000, 2003)
  • Ballon d'OrWinner (1998)