How education and upbringing influenced the life of Zlatan Ibrahimović. A timeline of key moments.
Zlatan Ibrahimović is a retired Swedish professional footballer renowned as one of the greatest strikers. Celebrated for his acrobatic goals, technical skill, and physical presence, he amassed 34 trophies, making him one of football's most decorated players. He scored over 570 career goals, with over 500 at club level, achieving the feat of scoring goals across four decades (1990s-2020s).
October 1981: Zlatan Ibrahimović's Birth
On October 3, 1981, Zlatan Ibrahimović was born. He later became known for his acrobatic strikes, volleys, technique, ball control, and physical dominance in football.
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2005: Ibrahimović's Stance on Nationalism
In 2005, Ibrahimović expressed his disinterest in nationalism, particularly during a Juventus-Inter match, due to his mixed Bosniak-Croat heritage.
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2010: Confrontation with Pep Guardiola and Final Goal for Barcelona
In 2010, following Barcelona's Champions League defeat to Inter Milan, Ibrahimović confronted coach Pep Guardiola. He later scored his final goal for Barcelona on 14 August in the Supercopa de España against Sevilla. On 25 August 2010, he played his last match for the club.
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February 2011: Ibrahimović's Role Model
In February 2011, Ibrahimović named Muhammad Ali as one of his role models, highlighting Ali's unwavering belief in his principles.
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2012: Ibrahimović on Religion and Football
In 2012, Ibrahimović stated in an interview with PSG that religion does not influence football, describing his upbringing and perspective on the sport.
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February 2015: Ibrahimović's Famine Awareness Gesture
On February 14, 2015, Ibrahimović removed his shirt after scoring to reveal the names of 50 people suffering from hunger, raising awareness for famine in collaboration with the United Nations World Food Programme.
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November 2015: Ibrahimović on Muslim Background
In November 2015, Ibrahimović stated that his Muslim background was not a factor in fans' perception of him, emphasizing respect and his upbringing.
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February 2016: Becoming Zlatan Documentary Release
In February 2016, the sports documentary "Becoming Zlatan" was released, chronicling Ibrahimović's early career from Malmö FF and Ajax to his breakthrough with Juventus in 2005.
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2018: Ibrahimović's Home Decor
In 2018, Ibrahimović humorously revealed that his wife only permits one picture of himself at home, which is a picture of his feet.
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November 2019: Bought Shares in Hammarby IF
In November 2019, Ibrahimović purchased 23.5 percent of the shares in Hammarby IF, a Swedish top-flight club, leading to vandalism of his statue in Malmö.
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