Zlatan Ibrahimovic was a Swedish professional footballer who scored over 570 career goals, including more than 500 club goals. Ibrahimovic has played as a forward with multiple football clubs Ajax, Juventus, Inter Milan, Barcelona, PSG, Manchester United, and LA Galaxy and Sweden’s national team. He was born on 3 October 1981 and has won 34 trophies in his career. He was the second-most decorated footballer and one of the greatest strikers of all time in the world.
The Swedish superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic was a talented player known for his technique, creativity, strength, and ability in the air. The star footballer played for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) between July 2012 to 2016 (4 season stay) and from 2016 to 2018 for Manchester United in the Premier League. Ibrahimovic represents 2018–19 for the LA Galaxy (MLS) and 2020–23 for AC Milan.
His best performance with PSG career is 113 goals in 122 competitive matches. Zlatan Ibrahimovic is the top 10 appearance player for the country and has played two times FIFA World Cups in 2002 and 2006 as well as the 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016 UEFA European Championships.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s Life, About, and Goals
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He was always the entertainer, Zlatan comes in at No. 4 after Ronaldo, Messi, and Neymar. Ibrahimovic was the top scorer in 2008–09 and won three straight Scudetti.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic Career Overview
- Full Name: Zlatan Ibrahimovic
- Nickname: Ibrahimovic
- Age: 43
- Position: Forward and Striker
- HEIGHT: 6’5″ (1.92m)
- POB: Malmo, Sweden
- DOB: October 3, 1981
- Heritage: immigrants to Sweden from SFR Yugoslavia
- Education: N/a
- National Team: Sweden
- Career Record: 122 Apps (62 Goals)
He is the top 100 celebrity in the world, the second-greatest Swedish Sportsperson of all time, and the top 30 highest-paid athletes worldwide.
He has the 3rd most-Googled men’s soccer players of 2016.
Ibrahimovic has won the Golden Ball and Swedish Player of the Year, a record 11 times between 2006 to 2016.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic Records, Information & Club performance
| Years | Clubs | Apps(Goals) |
|---|---|---|
| 1999–2001 | Malmö FF | 40 (16) |
| 2001–2005 | Ajax | 74 (35) |
| 2004–2006 | Juventus | 70 (23) |
| 2006–2009 | Internazionale | 88(57) |
| 2009–2011 | Barcelona | 29 (16) |
| 2010–2012 | Milan | 61 (42) |
| 2012–2016 | Paris Saint-Germain | 122(113) |
| 2016–2018 | Manchester United | 33 (17) |
| 2018-2019 | LA Galaxy | 56(52) |
| 2018-2019 | AC Milan | 64 (34) |
National Side Records and Statistics
| Team | Apps(Goals) |
|---|---|
| Swedish | 116(62) |
Club and Country Honors / Awards
| Swedish Football Personality of the Year | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Guldbollen | 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| UEFA Team of the Year | 2007, 2009, 2013, 2014 |
| Ligue 1 Player of the Year | 2012–13, 2013–14, 2015–16 |
| FIFA World Cup Dream Team | 2014 |
| Samba Gold | 2014, 2015, 2017 |
| Ballon d’Or | 2005 (8th place), 2007 (7th place), 2008 (9th place), 2009 (7th place), 2012 (10th place), 2013 (4th place), 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Swedish Forward of the Year | 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Serie A Most Loved Player | 2005 |
| Serie A Top Scorer | 2008–09, 2011–12 |
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