Zlatan Ibrahimovic profile and biography

PROFIL
Position: Forward
Birth Date: Oct 3, 1981
Birth Place: Malmö, Sweden
Height: 6' 3'' (1.91m)
Weight: 84 kg

Viewed as one of the world's top strikers, as well as being one of the most temperamental, Ibrahimovic made a name for himself at Inter Milan and won himself numerous personal awards at the San Siro. Known for his strength, aerial ability and fiery personality, Ibrahimovic has been compared to Dutch legend Marco Van Basten for his playing style.

Born to a Bosnian father and a Croatian mother, Ibrahimovic grew up in Sweden and plays for the Swedish national team. He began his career at nearby Malmo FF, before moving to Ajax where he blossomed, but courted controversy in his three years, before he was sold to Juventus.

Caught up in the Calciopoli scandal, Ibrahimovic was relegated to Serie B, but was not keen to stay on in Turin. Moving to Internazionale for £16.7 million, he became a fixture in their three title-winning side and then-boss Jose Mourinho claimed that he was, for him, "the best player in the world, ahead of (Cristiano) Ronaldo" - although the quote raised some eyebrows.

In 2009, he announced that he would like to seek a new challenge and agreed terms on an incredible swap deal with Samuel Eto'o that would see him become a Barcelona player, signing a five-year deal. His one season at the Nou Camp saw him score goals, but he fell out with coach Pep Guardiola and joined AC Milan on loan in August 2010.

Strengths: Strong and agile, he plays well with his back to goal and boasts some of the best ball control around.
Weaknesses: Drifts in and out of games, has questionable temperament and has been criticised for his work-rate in the big matches.
Career high: Top scored in Serie A in 2009 as he led Inter to the title.
Career low: Missed a penalty as Sweden were knocked out of Euro 2004 following a shoot-out loss to Netherlands.
Style: Languid, stylish, a composed and agile striker.
Quotes: "What [John] Carew does with a football, I can do with an orange." Zlatan Ibrahimovic responds to criticism from the Norwegian striker.

Trivia

Swedish soccer star now playing for Dutch professional team, Ajax.
Was sold to Juventus from Ajax on August 31, 2004, for 19 million euros, making him by far the most expensive Swedish football player ever.
One of Zlatan's goals against NAC Breda on August 22th, 2004 was by Eurosport considered "Goal of The Year". Zlatan dribbled through several NAC defenders before putting the goal behind the keeper.
Won his first season in the Italian Serie A league 2004/2005.
He scored 16 goals season 2004/2005.
He scored 2 goals in Euro 2004 in Portugal. The first was against Bulgaria and the second one against Italy.
He has played World Cup 2002 and Euro 2004 for the Swedish team.
In September 2004, he scored 4 goals against Malta in Sweden's first World Cup qualification game (Malta-Sweden 0-7).
He scored a goal in the last minute against Hungary in a World Cup qualification game (Hungary-Sweden 0-1).
He scored his first Champions League goal for Juventus against Rapid Wien (Juventus-Rapid Wien 3-0). [September 27th]
September 7th he scored a goal in the last minute against Hungary in a world cup qualification game (Hungary-Sweden 0-1)
During his years in Malmo FF he scored 16 goals.
When he played for Ajax 2001 to 2004 he scored 38 goals.
He has played 36 games for Sweden and has scored 18 goals. [November 2005]
He is a good friend with actor Mikael Persbrandt.
He won the price Guldbollen for best player of the year in 2005. [November 14th]
Is of Bosnian heritage.
Together with the actor Mikael Persbrandt 2005 they visited Sao Paulo Brazil for "the children's rights.".
He scored 7 goals season 2005/2006 for his team Juventus Serie A.
Was bought to the Italian club Inter after the big scandal with his former club, Juventus. [August 2006]
The first game of the season with his new club, Inter, he scored one goal against Fiorentina (Fiorentina-Inter 2-3). [September 10th 2006]
Son, Maximilian Ibrahimovic born [22 September 2006] with girlfriend Helena Seger.
Became a father on September 22th, 2006, when his girlfriend Helena Seger gave birth to a baby boy; they've named their son Maximilian.
Welcomed first son Maximilian on September 22, 2006.
Won the Italian League with his team Inter season 2006/2007 (he scored 15 goals).
Previous clubs: FBK Balkan-1994, Malmö FF 1995-2001, AFC Ajax 2001-04, Juventus 2004-06.
Zlatan and Helena are expecting their second child due late January 2008.
Italian champions with Inter season 2007/2008.
He scored 17 goals in the Italian League and 5 goals in Champions League season 2007/2008.

Personal Quotes

"Agents are just for selling bad players. The big clubs come straight to me."
"I'm not into gambling, I don't know the difference between Roulette and Black Jack."

Where Are They Now

(March 2005) Is in Larnaca (Cyprus) with the Swedish team. Warming up for the World Cup Qualification against Bulgaria before going to Sofija.
(June 2005) Is in Göteborg Ullevi (Sweden) warming up for the World cup Qualification against Malta
(August 2005) (August 17th) Playing a friendly game against Czech republic in Göteborg Ullevi
(September 2005) Is in Stockholm Råsunda Fotbollstadion solna playing a world cup qualification against Bulgaria
(September 2005) (September 7th) Is in Budapest (Ferenc Puskás-stadion)playing a world cup qualification game against Hungary
(June 2006) Is in Germany playing the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
(September 2006) Is in Riga with the Swedish soccer team for the first Euroqualification game against Lativa
(June 2008) Playing in the Euro Championshiop 2008 for Sweden
(July 2009) Brought over to Barcelona from Inter Milan in a trade deal for Samuel Eto'o.

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