Omotayo Fashola
(France national team manager Zinédine Zidane. Image: Getty Sports)
Newly appointed France boss Zinédine Zidane has officially revealed his four-man leadership team for Les Bleus.
The legendary coach has retained Kylian Mbappé as captain, supported by vice-captain Ousmane Dembélé, with midfield general Adrien Rabiot and defensive stalwart Jules Koundé rounding out the leadership quartet.
Mbappé continues his reign as skipper, having already represented France in 106 international fixtures.
Barcelona’s dynamic winger Dembélé brings experience from 67 national team appearances to the leadership group.
Rabiot’s 66 caps and Koundé’s 56 international matches played key roles in their selection for leadership positions.
Zidane emphasized the importance of seniority and service to the national team when making his selections.
The World Cup-winning manager assumed the reins following France’s 2026 World Cup campaign.
