Few players are more closely associated with French football's golden era than Zinedine Zidane.
From the triumph of the 1998 FIFA World Cup to France's Euro 2000 victory and their run to the 2006 World Cup Final, Zidane played alongside an extraordinary collection of talent.
But who were the greatest France players to share the pitch with Zidane?
We've built an XI featuring some of the biggest names from his international career, including World Cup winners, European champions and some of the finest French footballers of their generation.
It is a team packed with experience, defensive quality, midfield power and attacking talent.
GK, Fabien Barthez
Between the posts is Fabien Barthez, one of the defining goalkeepers of France's golden generation.
Barthez was France's goalkeeper during their victorious 1998 World Cup campaign, playing every match as Les Bleus lifted the trophy on home soil.
He also remained France's first-choice goalkeeper during their successful Euro 2000 campaign and was part of the team that reached the 2006 World Cup Final.
His partnership with the legendary French defence made him an obvious choice for this XI.
RB, Lilian Thuram
At right-back is Lilian Thuram, another key figure from France's 1998 World Cup triumph.
Thuram famously scored both of France's goals in their semi-final victory over Croatia, producing one of the most memorable individual moments in French World Cup history.
A hugely intelligent and versatile defender, Thuram could also operate centrally and became one of the most capped players in French football history.
He was a major part of the France side that won both the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000.
CB, Laurent Blanc
One half of the centre-back pairing is Laurent Blanc.
Known for his composure, intelligence and ability to play out from defence, Blanc was an important member of France's 1998 World Cup-winning side.
He scored the golden goal against Paraguay in the last 16, sending France through to the quarter-finals.
Blanc also won Euro 2000 with France before later moving into management, where he would enjoy further success at club level.
CB, Marcel Desailly
Partnering Blanc is Marcel Desailly, one of the most physically imposing defenders of his generation.
Desailly was capable of playing both in central defence and defensive midfield, giving France valuable versatility.
He was part of the World Cup-winning team in 1998 and followed that success by helping France win Euro 2000.
His combination of strength, pace and defensive awareness made him one of the outstanding defenders of the era.
LB, Bixente Lizarazu
At left-back is Bixente Lizarazu, another member of the legendary 1998 and 2000 France teams.
Lizarazu provided energy and attacking support from the left while remaining an accomplished defender.
He enjoyed a hugely successful club career with Bayern Munich and was part of France's historic World Cup and European Championship-winning teams.
His balance of defensive reliability and attacking ability makes him a natural fit at left-back.
DM, Didier Deschamps
In defensive midfield is Didier Deschamps, the captain of France's 1998 World Cup-winning side.
Deschamps was not necessarily the most spectacular player in the team, but his tactical intelligence, work rate and leadership were hugely important.
He lifted the World Cup as captain in 1998 before helping France win Euro 2000.
Decades later, Deschamps would return to the national team as manager and lead France to another World Cup triumph in 2018, creating a remarkable connection between two generations of French football.
CM, Patrick Vieira
Alongside Deschamps is Patrick Vieira.
Vieira brought power, athleticism and physical presence to the French midfield. He became an important member of the national team around the turn of the millennium and was part of the squad that won Euro 2000.
His ability to cover ground, win challenges and carry the ball forward made him an ideal partner for the more disciplined Deschamps.
Vieira also played alongside Zidane during France's run to the 2006 World Cup Final.
AM, Zinedine Zidane
At the heart of the team is, of course, Zinedine Zidane.
The entire XI is built around the man who became one of the greatest players in French football history.
Zidane played a starring role in France's 1998 World Cup triumph, scoring twice in the final against Brazil.
Two years later, he helped France win Euro 2000, establishing Les Bleus as the dominant international team of the era.
Zidane later inspired France to the 2006 World Cup Final, where they eventually lost to Italy on penalties.
Across his international career, Zidane produced some unforgettable performances, combining extraordinary technique, vision and control with an ability to influence the biggest matches.
RW, Youri Djorkaeff
On the right side of the attack is Youri Djorkaeff, another important member of France's golden generation.
Djorkaeff provided creativity, movement and goals from attacking positions and formed part of the team that won the 1998 World Cup.
He was also part of France's successful Euro 2000 squad, giving Zidane another technically gifted attacking player to work with.
His versatility allowed him to operate in several attacking roles, making him particularly useful in a team filled with creative players.
LW, Thierry Henry
On the left is Thierry Henry, who was beginning to establish himself as one of the world's most exciting forwards during Zidane's international career.
Henry was part of France's 1998 World Cup-winning squad, despite being only 20 years old.
He went on to become one of France's greatest-ever goalscorers and was a key figure in the Euro 2000-winning team.
His blistering pace, movement and finishing provided France with a different dimension in attack.
ST, David Trezeguet
Leading the line is David Trezeguet, one of the most natural No. 9s to play alongside Zidane for France.
Trezeguet was part of the 1998 World Cup-winning squad as a young player before becoming an important member of the team that won Euro 2000.
His defining moment came in the Euro 2000 final against Italy, when he scored the golden goal in extra time to secure the European Championship for France.
A clinical finisher with excellent movement and an instinctive understanding of where to be in the penalty area, Trezeguet provided the perfect focal point for a team filled with creative players.
His partnership with Zidane also continued into the following years, with Trezeguet remaining part of the French setup through the 2002 and 2006 World Cups.
A Golden Generation of French Football
What makes this XI fascinating is how many of these players were part of the same extraordinary period.
Barthez, Thuram, Blanc, Desailly, Lizarazu, Deschamps and Zidane were all central figures in France's 1998 World Cup triumph.
Two years later, France added the European Championship, with many of the same players still at the heart of the team.
Zidane's international career therefore crossed two outstanding French teams, from the World Cup-winning side of 1998 to the team that reached the 2006 World Cup Final.
Who would make your Zidane's Greatest France Teammates XI?
This XI brings together some of the most recognisable names in French football history.
There is World Cup-winning experience throughout the defence, midfielders capable of controlling games and an attack featuring Djorkaeff, Zidane, Henry and Trezeguet.
And perhaps the biggest question is whether there are any players from Zidane's France career who you would replace.