Mehdi Amri: Street Footballer Humiliates Real Madrid Legend Zidane With Trademark Dribble, Video

• Real Madrid legend, Zinedine Zidane, featured in an exhibition match against popular Moroccan street footballer, Mehdi Amri
• The 16-year-old left Zidane in awe by executing the Frenchman's iconic 360 turn against him in a one-on-one situation
• Known as roulette, Zidane became renowned for his exceptional execution of this move during his heydays as a footballer

Zinedine Zidane experienced a taste of his own medicine when street football artist, Mehdi Amri, embarrassed the football legend with his signature move.

Amri, who blends panna football with freestyling, showcased his incredible skills during an exhibition game, leaving Zidane in awe.

The 16-year-old Belgian-born free-stylist represents Morocco in various urban football events and is a four-time world panna champion, highlighting his impressive rise in the sport.

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Street footballer 'destroys' Zidane with trademark move

During the second edition of Universe Football, Mehdi had the chance to face the legendary Zidane and his family in an exhibition match. It proved to be a moment to savour, with the youngster coming out on top.

In the said encounter, making the rounds on social media and spotted by Sports Brief, Zidane initially struggled with a poor first touch while attempting to control a long pass.

Mehdi seized the opportunity, taking control of the ball with his instep. As Zidane approached to tackle, he executed a flawless roulette move to evade the football icon.

This perfectly timed skill against Zidane left the French legend smiling as he got a taste of his own medicine.

What is Roulette or Zidane Piroutte?

The Roulette, once rare in professional football, is considered more of a street or futsal move.

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This dribbling technique involves using the sole of the foot to initially control the ball while facing an oncoming defender.

The player then drags the ball back and to the side with the controlling foot while simultaneously spinning their body 180 degrees.

After this initial turn, they use the opposite foot to pull the ball further around, completing a full 360-degree spin.

According to We Make Footballers, football legend Diego Maradona first popularised the trick, earning it the nickname "Maradona turn."

However, Zinedine Zidane became renowned for his exceptional execution of this move during his time at Juventus and Real Madrid.

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Sports Brief also reported that Zidane seemed to overlook Cristiano Ronaldo when highlighting the three players who impressed him the most during his managerial stint at the club.

When asked to identify the standout players of his time at Real Madrid, Zidane mentioned Toni Kroos, Luka Modric, and Karim Benzema.