Zlatan Ibrahimović

Professional footballer and striker

Zlatan Ibrahimović - Professional footballer and striker
Born

October 3rd, 1981
43 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Sweden

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This footballer has played for several top clubs in Europe, including Ajax, Juventus, Inter Milan, Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, and AC Milan. A prolific striker, he has won league titles in the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, France, and England. Notable for skill and physicality, he has set records for goals scored in a single season and became the all-time leading scorer for the Swedish national team. The player has also competed in multiple UEFA European Championships and FIFA World Cups, representing Sweden on the international stage.

Won multiple league titles with various clubs

Scored over 500 career goals

Became all-time leading scorer for Sweden

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