Zlatan Ibrahimović Swedish Footballer
Zlatan Ibrahimović · association football player and actor · Swedish
Biography
Zlatan Ibrahimović, born 3 October 1981 in Västra Skrävlinge församling, is a Swedish footballer. Teams on record for him include Sweden men's national football team (2001–2023) and Paris Saint-Germain FC (2012–2016).
Early life
Schooling on record includes Malmö Borgarskola.
Career
His position on record is forward. His career on record begins at Malmö FF in 1999. The records show 11 teams, with Sweden men's national football team, Paris Saint-Germain FC and AFC Ajax among them. He spent 22 years at Sweden men's national football team (2001–2023). At Sweden men's national football team (2001–2023), his team-mates on record include Victor Lindelöf. AFC Ajax team-mates from the same years include Rafael van der Vaart, Wesley Sneijder and Thomas Vermaelen. There are 4 screen credits listed as well, such as Becoming Zlatan (2015) and Me, myself & Martin Laursen (2012).
Recognition
Among his honours is an UEFA President's Award, won in 2025. Other wins include two Guldbollen awards (2005) and the Serie A Foreign Footballer of the Year (2005). His awards record shows 11 wins.
Personal life
He is the father of Maximilian Ibrahimović, and has 2 children in total.
Teams
11 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1999–2001 | Malmö FF | Forward |
| 2000–2004 | AFC Ajax | Forward |
| 2001–2023 | Sweden men's national football team | Forward |
| 2004–2006 | Juventus FC | Forward |
| 2006–2009 | Inter Milan | Forward |
| 2009–2010 | FC Barcelona | Forward |
| 2010–2012 | AC Milan | Forward |
| 2012–2016 | Paris Saint-Germain FC | Forward |
| 2016–2018 | Manchester United F.C. | Forward |
| 2018–2019 | LA Galaxy | Forward |
| 2020–2023 | AC Milan | Forward |
Awards and nominations
11 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | UEFA President's Award | Won | |
| 2022 | H. M. The King's Medal | Won | |
| 2018 | MLS Goal of the Year Award | Won | |
| 2018 | MLS Newcomer of the Year Award | Won | |
| 2013 | FIFA Puskás Award | Won | |
| 2012 | Golden Foot | Won | |
| 2008 | Serie A Footballer of the Year | Won | |
| 2005 | Guldbollen | Won | |
| 2005 | Serie A Foreign Footballer of the Year | Won | |
| Guldbollen | Won | ||
| International Swede of the Year | Won |
Filmography
4 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Becoming Zlatan | Film | |
| 2012 | Me, myself & Martin Laursen | Film | |
| 2009 | Kill the Referee | Film | |
| 2001 | Vägen tillbaka - Blådårar 2 | Film |
Zlatan Ibrahimović on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 65.3M @zlatan
- Engagement rate
- 0.63% below average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 404,945
- Average comments
- 3,467 Based on the last 11 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Zlatan Ibrahimović Photos
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Photo: Hayden Schiff from Cincinnati, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons -
Photo: Hayden Schiff from Cincinnati, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons -
Photo: Hayden Schiff from Cincinnati, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons -
Photo: Hayden Schiff from Cincinnati, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons -
Photo: Hayden Schiff from Cincinnati, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons -
Photo: Andy Witchger · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons -
Photo: Kigsz · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons -
Photo: Original: dom fellowes from UK / Derivative work: Danyele · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons -
Photo: Doha Stadium Plus Qatar from Doha, Qatar · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons -
Photo: Andrzej Otrębski · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Frequently asked questions
How old is Zlatan Ibrahimović?
Zlatan Ibrahimović is 45 years old, born on 3 October 1981 in Västra Skrävlinge församling.
What is Zlatan Ibrahimović known for?
Zlatan Ibrahimović is a forward who has played for Sweden men's national football team and AFC Ajax.
How tall is Zlatan Ibrahimović?
Zlatan Ibrahimović is 195 cm (6 ft 5 in) tall.
What is Zlatan Ibrahimović’s nationality?
Zlatan Ibrahimović is Swedish, born in Västra Skrävlinge församling.
Has Zlatan Ibrahimović won any awards?
Yes. 11 awards are on record, including UEFA President's Award (2025).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q46896), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Colleen Sturtevant · CC BY-SA 4.0
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