Zinedine Zidane - France National Team
soc011 · Sports
Football (Soccer) · 2000; part of the inaugural LEGO Soccer / Football line
Figure ID
soc011
Theme
Sports
Year Released
2000; part of the inaugural LEGO Soccer / Football line
Rarity
Uncommon; part of specific team-themed sets but widely produced within that short window
Head
Light flesh tone with a wide smirk, thick eyebrows, and printing representing his hair stubble on the sides and back, leaving the top bald
Torso
Dark blue jersey with the number 10, Adidas logo, French Football Federation (FFF) cockerel crest, and red/white accents; skin-tone arms with blue sleeve printing
Legs
White short-style legs with number 10 on the right hip; includes sock and shoe printing in red, white, and blue hues
Accessories
Typically came with a soccer ball and sometimes a green display baseplate with a jumper stud, but often sold in team packs
Color Scheme
Blue, White, and Red (Tricolore) symbolizing the French national flag and kit
Printing Details
Moderate for the era; features front-only torso printing and basic leg/sock prints; uses the 'flesh' skin tone which was rare for 2000
Variants
Standard version was soc011; some slight color shifts exist in the blue plastic depending on the production batch
Condition Notes
Prone to fading on the torso numbers; leg hinges often loosen; and the bald head print can experience scratches easily
Estimated Value
Used: $8 - $15 USD; Complete in pack: $25 - $40 USD depending on the set context
Price (New)
Individual players were ~$3; Team sets varied from $10 to $50
Compatible Sets
3401 Shoot 'n' Score, 3422 Shoot 'n' Save, 3409 Championship Challenge
Character Background
Representing the legendary French midfielder Zinedine Zidane during his peak years following the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000
Design Notes
One of the first 'real person' minifigures produced by LEGO using realistic skin tones instead of classic yellow
Similar Minifigures
Luis Figo (soc018), David Beckham (soc003), and contemporary Series 18 Soccer players
Collectibility
High for sports fans and collectors of early licensed LEGO themes; nostalgic value for 90s/00s kids
History
Part of LEGO's significant expansion into sports license partnerships (Adidas) to combat financial struggles in the early 2000s
Interesting Facts
The 'bald' printing was a revolutionary way to handle real-life hair patterns on a standard minifigure head mold
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on the green LEGO soccer pitch baseplates with other members of the blue French squad
Modification Potential
The head is frequently used for custom bald characters; the torso serves as a base for high-quality MOC national teams
Overall Assessment
A nostalgic landmark in LEGO history that bridged the gap between toy blocks and officially licensed pro-sports merchandise