With roots in Burkina Faso, Zaré had played for ASEC Mimosas in midfield and central defence before becoming a coach.
[1] As a player, he won three league championships, the first in 1980, following by consecutives titles in 1990 and 1991 under the guidance of French coach Philippe Troussier.
[3] Zaré began his managerial career with Sabé Sports de Bouna in 1993 before moving onto ASEC in 1995.
Zaré also coached various other top flight clubs in the Côte d'Ivoire Premier Division including Stade d'Abidjan, Séwé Sports de San Pedro and Issia Wazi.
When Burkina Faso hosted the African Cup of Nations in 1998, he served under Troussier as assistant coach of the home team.