Despite representing France at youth level, the 27-year-old goalkeeper chose to follow in his family's footsteps and is now a key member of the Algerian national team for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
"When I think of Algeria, I think of my grandfather. Since I was little, Algerian culture has been very strong in our family," Luca Zidane told BeIN Sports France on Thursday (25/12).
Luca emphasized that family support, especially his grandfather, was an important factor in his decision.
"He supported me. He said, 'Be careful, this is your choice. I can give you advice, but the final decision is yours,'" Luca said.
"I spoke to him before I played for the national team, and he was very happy with this move. Every time I get a call from the national team, he always calls me and tells me I made the right decision and that he's proud of me."
Luca's decision to change his citizenship was somewhat surprising, considering he only took this step at the age of 27.
