Veteran Swedish footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic shocked his fans with the announcement of his retirement from professional football recently. As one of the greats of football prepares to bid adieu to the sport, here is a roundup of some of his professional achievements and career highlights. (Pic: AFP)
Updated On: 2023-06-05 04:07 PM IST
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Throughout his football career, Zlatan has been a part of many major football clubs like Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan.
He has won more than 30 trophies in his football career, placing him amongst the most decorated football players of the 21st century.
Zlatan has scored many match-winning (and jaw-dropping) goals in his career, one of the most memorable ones being his goal against England which made him the Puskas winner. With 156 goals in 180 appearances, he was once the highest goal-scorer of PSG, a record that has since been broken.
Sweden football’s Golden Ball is awarded to the best male Swedish footballer of the year. Zlatan has won it 12 times. He won his 12th Golden Ball in 2020.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic continued his football journey even when everyone thought it was over for him. The 41-year old has defied age to play quality football. In March this year, Zlatan became the oldest player to score a goal in Serie A history.
