Everything you need to know about the Sweden superstar!
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is not just one of the greatest ever Swedish players, but he has also become one of the most successful and recognisable athletes in the world.
Born in 1981 in Sweden, Ibrahimovic has played for some of the biggest and most prestigious clubs in Europe, including Ajax, Juventus, Inter, Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United.
He has won numerous awards and accolades throughout his career, including league titles in four different countries, a Uefa Cup, and several individual awards.
Ibrahimovic is not just a great footballer, but also a larger-than-life personality with a unique style, both on and off the pitch.
He is known for his confidence, outspokenness, and sense of humour, which have made him a fan favourite and a media sensation.
But what are the 13 things you absolutely need to know about the attacker?
Born in Malmo
Ibrahimovic's background is a blend of Bosnian and Croatian heritage, stemming from his father and mother, respectively, although he was born in Malmo, Sweden.
He faced challenges in his early life due to his parents' divorce when he was just two years old and was raised in the multicultural neighbourhood of Rosengard.
Malmo has produced several successful footballers over the years, including Ibrahimovic, Markus Rosenberg Daniel Andersson, Pontus Jansson, Jesper Blomqvist, Mattias Jonson and Tobias Hysen.
These footballers have gone on to play for various clubs in Sweden and beyond and have made a significant impact on the sport of football.
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Ibrahimovic was born on October 3 and shares his birthday with celebrities like Gwen Stefani, A$AP Rocky, Tommy Lee, Alicia Vikander and Neve Campbell to name just a few.
Played for Serie A big three
Ibrahimovic is one of a number of players who represented Serie A's so-called big three: Milan, Inter and Juventus.
Other players who did the same include Christian Vieri, Edgar Davids, Andrea Pirlo and Roberto Baggio.
GettySweden's all-time top goalscorer
Ibrahimovic is considered one of the greatest Swedish footballers of all time and holds the record for the most goals scored for the Sweden national team with 62 strikes.
He sits ahead of other all-time greats such as Sven Rydell, Gunnar Nordahl, Henrik Larsson and Gunnar Gren.