1993-04-25 00:00:00

Born in Lille, France

2000-01-01 00:00:00

Starts off with AS Hellemmes at age of 7

Starts footballing career with AS Hellemmes at seven.

2002-07-01 00:00:00

Joins RC Lens

Joins RC Lens despite interest from hometown club - Lille OSC

2002-07-02 00:00:00

Lens

Trains at Centre de Préformation de Football in nearby Liévin while playing for Lens on the weekend

2008-08-01 00:00:00

Wins Championnat National des 16 ans with Lens U16

Wins 2008-09 edition of Championnat National des 16 ans with Lens U16.

2009-08-01 00:00:00

Promoted to Lens U19

Promoted to Lens U19 even though he was two years younger than most teammates

2010-03-10 00:00:00

Comparisons with Laurent Blanc

In an interview he mentioned he was compared with Laurent Blanc when with Lens

2010-04-07 00:00:00

Signs professional contract

Signs his professional contract with Lens

2010-08-08 00:00:00

Promoted to reserve team

Promoted to Lens' reserve team in Championnat de France amateur. Debuts against Drancy in a 2-0 win. Lens Reserve finish season 12th.

2010-08-24 00:00:00

Debut with France U18 against Denmark

Debuted in a 2-0 friendly win against Denmark. Scored a goal as well.

2010-11-07 00:00:00

Debuts for senior side against Montpellier

Debuts in Lens' 2-0 win against Montpellier in Ligue 1. Plays full 90 minutes.

2010-11-07 00:00:00

2010/11 season with Lens - stats

23 games (22 starts), 1976 mins, 2 goals, 7/21 shots on target, 2 yellow cards, 0 reds, 31 fouls committed

2011-02-03 00:00:00

Extends contract for two years

Extends contract with Lens for two years (until 2015)

2011-02-03 00:00:00

Debut up for France U21

Called up for France U21 at the age of 17 against Slovakia. Called it a "huge surprise". Debuts in a 3-1 win. Plays 90mins.

2011-05-07 00:00:00

First goal against SM Caen

Scores his first goal against SM Caen in 1-1 draw

2011-05-15 00:00:00

Second goal against Monaco

Scores second goal of career against Monaco in 1-1 draw

2011-05-21 00:00:00

Captains Lens at 18

Captains Lens at age of 18 years against Arles-Avignon in a 1-0 loss

2011-06-01 00:00:00

Varane to Zizou - "Call me later!"

Varane asked Zizou to call him later in June 2011 as he was studying for exams.

2011-06-22 00:00:00

Lens confirm transfer to Real Madrid

Lens President Gervais Martel says, "He will play for Real Madrid under the guidance of José Mourinho"

2011-06-27 00:00:00

Officially signs for Real Madrid

Signs for Real Madrid on a six year contract worth €10m. Given number 19. Says, "Every footballer dreams of playing for Real Madrid"

2011-07-16 00:00:00

Debut against LA Galaxy in pre-season

Comes on at HT in a 4-1 win

2011-09-21 00:00:00

Debut in La Liga against Racing

Debuts in La Liga against Racing Santander. Finishes 0-0.

2011-09-24 00:00:00

First Real Madrid goal against Rayo

Scores his first goal for the club against Rayo Vallecano in a 6-2 win. Youngest non-Spanish player to score a goal at 18yrs 152 days for Real Madrid.

2011-09-27 00:00:00

Champions League debut against Ajax

First Champions League game against Ajax. A 3-0 win.

2011-11-15 00:00:00

First France U21 goal

Scores his first goal for France U21 against Slovakia in a 3-1 win. (2013 Euro U21 Qualifier)

2012-08-09 00:00:00

Call up for French national team

Called up for French national team's friendly against Uruguay. Does not feature.

2013-01-30 00:00:00

Man of the match against Barcelona in Copa del Rey

Fantastic performance against Barcelona in Copa del Rey first leg semis. Scores to equalise 1-1.

2013-01-31 00:00:00

Included for friendly against Germany

Included in Didier Deschamp's squad for friendly against Germany on 6 February 2013. Misses due to injury.