At the age of nine, Ibrahimović was sent to live with his father due to family circumstances, including his mother's arrest and his half-sister's drug problem.

Ibrahimović sent to live with his father at age nine

The player made his debut for the Sweden National Team.

Debut for Sweden National Team

In 1977, Šefik Ibrahimović, Zlatan's father, immigrated to Sweden from Bosnia as a Muslim Bosniak.

Šefik Ibrahimović emigrates to Sweden

Zlatan Ibrahimović, the Swedish professional footballer, was born in Malmö, Sweden on October 3, 1981.

Birth of Zlatan Ibrahimović

Zlatan Ibrahimović, a Swedish former professional footballer, was born on October 3, 1981. He is known for his acrobatic strikes, technique, and physical dominance, and is considered one of the greatest strikers of all time.

Zlatan Ibrahimović's Birth

Zlatan Ibrahimović was born on October 3, 1981, in Malmö, Sweden, to a Muslim Bosniak father and a Catholic Croat mother. He later identified with his mother's Catholic faith.

Ibrahimović's birth in Malmö, Sweden

Zlatan Ibrahimović was born on October 3, 1981 in Malmö.

Zlatan Ibrahimović, the Swedish footballer, was born in Malmö, Sweden on October 3, 1981.

The period from October 3, 1981 to February 14, 2018 represents the life of Zlatan Ibrahimović, a highly skilled football player.

Period of Zlatan Ibrahimović's Life

Zlatan Ibrahimović was born on October 8, 1981 in Malmö, Sweden.

Zlatan Ibrahimović studied at Malmö Borgarskola, a school in his neighborhood.

Education at Malmö Borgarskola

Ibrahimović began his football journey at the age of six after receiving a pair of football boots, playing for various clubs in Malmö.

Ibrahimović starts playing football at age six

During his early years, Ibrahimović played for different football clubs in Malmö, including FBK Balkan, Malmö BI, and BK Flagg.

Ibrahimović alternates between football clubs in Malmö

Ibrahimović faced a challenging upbringing marked by family issues, including his mother's arrest, social services intervention, and struggles with poverty and hunger.

Ibrahimović's tough upbringing and family struggles

Zlatan Ibrahimović made his début in the Allsvenskan League on September 19, 1999.

Début in Allsvenskan League

Zlatan Ibrahimović made his international debut for Sweden in a friendly match against the Faroe Islands on January 31, 2001.

Zlatan Ibrahimović's 1st International Match

On 31 January 2001, Ibrahimović made his debut for the Sweden senior team in a friendly draw against the Faroe Islands.

Ibrahimović debut for Sweden senior team

Zlatan Ibrahimović made his debut with the National Selection of Sweden on January 31, 2001, in a match against the selection of the Faroe Islands. He went on to represent Sweden in 116 matches and scored 62 goals.

Debut with National Selection of Sweden

On 7 October 2001, Ibrahimović scored his first international goal for Sweden in a World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan.

Ibrahimović scores first international goal for Sweden

In 2002, Sweden U21 team, including Ibrahimović, was eliminated from the UEFA European Under-21 Championship after the second-leg game against Belgium in the qualification play-offs.

Sweden U21 team eliminated from UEFA European Under-21 Championship

In 2002, Sweden, with Ibrahimović in the squad, was eliminated from the FIFA World Cup held in Korea and Japan at the round of 16 by Senegal.

Sweden eliminated from 2002 FIFA World Cup

Zlatan Ibrahimović was recognized as the Swedish Football Personality of the Year in 2002.

Swedish Football Personality of the Year

In May 2003, the name 'Zlatan' was trademarked at the Swedish Patent and Registration Office, granting exclusive rights to Zlatan Ibrahimović for certain products like sporting goods, clothing, and shoes.

Trademarking of the name 'Zlatan'

On 14 June 2004, Ibrahimović assisted a goal and scored from a penalty in Sweden's opening match against Bulgaria in UEFA Euro 2004.

Ibrahimović shines in UEFA Euro 2004

On 18 June 2004, Ibrahimović scored an 85th-minute back-heel lob goal against Italy in UEFA Euro 2004, which was later named the best goal of the tournament.

Ibrahimović scores iconic goal in UEFA Euro 2004

On 22 August 2004, Ibrahimović scored a remarkable goal against NAC Breda, a goal that was later voted as the Goal of the Year by Eurosport viewers.

Ibrahimović scored a memorable goal against NAC Breda

Zlatan Ibrahimović moved to Juventus on August 31, 2004, following an injury incident during an international match against the Netherlands.

Moving To Juventus

After achieving success in the Dutch League, Zlatan Ibrahimović was transferred to Juventus of Turin on August 31, 2004, for a fee of 19 million euros.

Transfer to Juventus of Turin

On 4 September 2004, Ibrahimović scored four goals in a World Cup qualification match against Malta.

Ibrahimović scores four goals in World Cup qualification

In November 2005, Ibrahimović was awarded the Guldbollen, recognizing him as the best Swedish footballer of the year.

Ibrahimović awarded the Guldbollen

Zlatan Ibrahimović completed a move to Inter Milan on August 10, 2006, revealing his childhood support for the club.

Moving To Inter Milan

Zlatan Ibrahimović completed a €24.8 million move to Inter Milan from Juventus, signing a four-year deal. He expressed his childhood support for Inter.

Transfer to Inter Milan

Zlatan Ibrahimović signed a contract with Inter of Milan on August 10, 2006, for a transfer fee of 24.8 million euros and an annual salary of 12 million euros for four years.

Transfer to Inter of Milan

Ibrahimović, along with teammates Wilhelmsson and Mellberg, violated team curfew by visiting a nightclub two days before a Euro 2008 qualifier against Liechtenstein. Despite not consuming alcohol, they were sent home by the manager as punishment and did not participate in the match.

Ibrahimović violates team curfew before Euro 2008 qualifier

Zlatan Ibrahimović's first son, Maximilian Ibrahimovic, was born on September 22, 2006.

Birth of Maximilian Ibrahimovic

Ibrahimović refused to take part in Sweden's qualifiers against Iceland and Spain, as well as a friendly against Egypt, in protest against being sent home for violating team curfew. He later ended his self-imposed boycott and returned for a match against Northern Ireland.

Ibrahimović boycotts Sweden's qualifiers and friendly match

Zlatan Ibrahimović's second son, Vicent Ibrahimović, was born on March 6, 2008.

Birth of Second Son

Zlatan Ibrahimović scored both goals in a 2–0 victory against Parma on the final day of the 2007–08 Serie A season, securing Inter Milan's second consecutive Scudetto. He was named Serie A Footballer of the Year and Serie A Foreign Footballer of the Year.

Serie A Footballer of the Year

After over two years without scoring for Sweden, Ibrahimović ended his goal drought with a goal in a 2–0 win against Greece in Sweden's Euro 2008 opener. He was named Man of the Match and also scored in the next match against Spain.

Ibrahimović ends goal drought in Euro 2008 opener

Ibrahimović scored a sensational backheeled shot goal during the match against Bologna, which was later voted as the Goal of the Year in Serie A.

Goal of the Year in Serie A

Ibrahimović continued his solid performances by scoring twice in a 4–0 win at Roma, bringing his total league goals to five.

Scoring Twice Against Roma

Ibrahimović scored a goal in a 4–0 win against Malta in a 2010 World Cup qualifier. He continued his scoring form with a last-second goal against Hungary in a 2–1 win, although Sweden ultimately failed to qualify for the tournament.

Ibrahimović scores in 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifier

Negotiations between Barcelona and Inter for Zlatan Ibrahimović's transfer were confirmed on July 23, 2009, involving a swap deal with Samuel Eto'o.

Negotiations With Barcelona

Ibrahimović transferred to Barcelona from Inter in exchange for Samuel Eto'o, with a reported fee of £40 million. He signed a five-year contract with Barcelona.

Transfer to Barcelona

Zlatan Ibrahimović signed with FC Barcelona on July 27, 2009, for a record-breaking transfer fee of 46 million euros plus the transfer of Samuel Eto'o from FC Barcelona to Inter of Milan, totaling 71 million euros. This signing marked the most expensive in the history of FC Barcelona at that time.

Transfer to FC Barcelona

On 23 August 2009, Ibrahimović made his competitive debut for Barcelona by assisting a Lionel Messi goal, leading them to victory in the Supercopa de España.

Ibrahimović assists Messi goal in Supercopa de España

Barcelona won the 2009 UEFA Super Cup with a 1–0 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk.

Barcelona wins 2009 UEFA Super Cup

On 20 October 2009, Ibrahimović scored his first Champions League goal for Barcelona in a match against Rubin Kazan.

Ibrahimović scores first Champions League goal for Barcelona

Barcelona capped off 2009 by winning the 2009 FIFA Club World Cup against Estudiantes on 19 December 2009.

Barcelona wins 2009 FIFA Club World Cup

Ibrahimović scored Barcelona's only goal in the 2009–10 Copa del Rey first leg match against Sevilla on 5 January 2010.

Ibrahimović scores in Copa del Rey match against Sevilla

On 20 January 2010, Ibrahimović was selected in the 2009 UEFA Team of the Year.

Ibrahimović selected in 2009 UEFA Team of the Year

Ibrahimović scored his first goal of 2010 on 14 February against Atlético Madrid.

Ibrahimović scores first goal of 2010 against Atlético Madrid

On 6 March 2010, Ibrahimović was sent off in a league match against Almería and was suspended for one game.

Ibrahimović sent off in league match against Almería

Ibrahimović made his return as a substitute in the 82nd minute in a 0–0 away draw against Espanyol on 17 April 2010.

Ibrahimović returns as substitute against Espanyol

Ibrahimović scored his final goal for Barcelona in a 3–1 defeat against Sevilla in the Supercopa de España.

Final Goal for Barcelona in Supercopa de España

Ibrahimović played his last match for Barcelona against Milan for the Joan Gamper Trophy, after which he mentioned that his relationship with Guardiola had deteriorated.

Last Match for Barcelona in Joan Gamper Trophy

On August 28, 2010, Zlatan Ibrahimović was transferred to AC Milan from Barcelona due to a strained relationship with Guardiola. AC Milan agreed to pay his salary for a season and promised to pay Barcelona 24 million euros for his permanent transfer.

Transfer of Zlatan Ibrahimović to AC Milan

Ibrahimović made his debut for AC Milan in a 2–0 loss to Cesena, where he missed a penalty late in the match.

Debut for AC Milan

Ibrahimović scored his first goals for AC Milan in their first Champions League match of the season against Auxerre.

First Goals for AC Milan in Champions League

Ibrahimović scored in a 1–0 victory against his former club Inter in the Derby della Madonnina.

Goal against Inter in Derby della Madonnina

Ibrahimović scored his seventh goal against Fiorentina with an over-the-head bicycle kick, becoming the team's top goalscorer for the season.

Bicycle Kick Goal against Fiorentina

Ibrahimović assisted Kevin-Prince Boateng and scored a powerful shot near the edge of the penalty box in a 3–0 win against Brescia.

Assist and Goal against Brescia

Ibrahimović assisted Boateng and scored in a match against Bologna, leading him to 13 goals with 8 assists in 21 matches in all competitions.

Assist and Goal against Bologna

On July 17, 2012, Paris Saint-Germain confirmed the acquisition of Ibrahimović from Milan for €20 million, making him the second highest-paid footballer in the world at the time.

Ibrahimović joins Paris Saint-Germain

On July 17, 2012, Paris Saint-Germain officially signed Zlatan Ibrahimović for 20 million euros, making him the most expensive football player in history in terms of transfer fees, with a total of around 170 million euros.

Zlatan Ibrahimović's Transfer to Paris Saint-Germain

On September 18, 2012, Ibrahimović scored his sixth goal for PSG in the Champions League, becoming the first player to score for six different clubs in the UEFA Champions League.

Ibrahimović scores for PSG in Champions League

On October 8, 2012, Ibrahimović scored both goals for PSG in the Ligue 1 Classique derby against Marseille, showcasing his skills with a backheel goal and a free kick goal.

Ibrahimović plays in Le Classique derby

Zlatan Ibrahimović suffered an ankle/foot injury on November 8, 2012.

Ankle/Foot Injury

On 14 November 2012, Zlatan Ibrahimović scored all four goals in a 4–2 win over England, with his fourth goal being a 35-yard overhead kick that received high praise from players and pundits. This goal later won him the 2013 FIFA Puskás Award for Goal of the Year and is considered one of the best goals of all time.

Zlatan Ibrahimović scores 35-yard overhead kick against England

On November 14, 2012, Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored an incredible goal for the selection of Sweden, a spectacular 'chilena' from 30 meters that won him the prestigious Puskás Award in 2012.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's Puskás Award Winning Goal

On December 11, 2012, Ibrahimović scored a hat-trick in a 4–0 victory against Valenciennes, demonstrating his goal-scoring prowess for Paris Saint-Germain.

Ibrahimović scores hat-trick against Valenciennes

Zlatan Ibrahimović faced suspension on January 21, 2013.

Suspended

Zlatan Ibrahimović was suspended on April 8, 2013.

On 20 May 2013, Zlatan Ibrahimović was honored as the Ligue 1 Player of the Year by the Union nationale des footballeurs professionnels (UNFP). This recognition highlighted his exceptional performance throughout the season.

Ibrahimović named Ligue 1 Player of the Year

On 14 August 2013, Ibrahimović scored a hat-trick against Norway, helping Sweden secure a 4–2 friendly win. This match showcased Ibrahimović's scoring prowess as he ended Sweden's qualifying campaign with eight goals.

Ibrahimović scores hat-trick against Norway

On 31 August 2013, Ibrahimović netted his first goal of the 2013-14 season in stoppage time, helping PSG secure a 2–0 victory over Guingamp. This goal marked the beginning of another successful season for the striker.

Ibrahimović scores first goal of 2013-14 season for PSG

On 24 September 2013, it was announced that Zlatan Ibrahimović had extended his contract with Paris Saint-Germain, committing to stay at the club until 2016. This decision solidified his continued presence and contribution to the team.

Ibrahimović extends contract with PSG

On 2 October 2013, Ibrahimović showcased his scoring prowess by netting two goals as PSG defeated Benfica 3–0 in a Champions League group stage match. His performance was instrumental in securing the victory for his team.

Ibrahimović scores twice in Champions League match against Benfica

Four days later on 23 October 2013, Ibrahimović delivered a remarkable performance by scoring four goals in PSG's 5–0 away triumph over RSC Anderlecht in the Champions League. His exceptional display included a memorable hat-trick and a bending 30-yard half-volley.

Ibrahimović scores four goals against RSC Anderlecht in Champions League

Zlatan Ibrahimović faced suspension on October 30, 2013.

Zlatan Ibrahimović sustained a knee injury on December 17, 2013.

Knee Injury

On 16 March 2014, Zlatan Ibrahimović made history by surpassing Carlos Bianchi's club record of 39 goals in a season with PSG. His remarkable goal-scoring feat solidified his legacy at the club.

Ibrahimović breaks club record with 39 goals in a season

Zlatan Ibrahimović was suspended on April 3, 2014.

On 11 May 2014, Ibrahimović was once again recognized as the Ligue 1 Player of the Year for his outstanding performances throughout the season. This accolade highlighted his consistent excellence in French football.

Ibrahimović named Ligue 1 Player of the Year for second consecutive season

On 2 August 2014, Ibrahimović scored his first two goals for Paris Saint Germain against Guingamp in the 2014 Trophée des Champions, marking his first silverware of the season.

Ibrahimović's First Goals for Paris Saint Germain

On 11 August 2014, Zlatan Ibrahimović paid US $51,000 to send the Swedish national football team for the intellectually disabled to the INAS World Football Championships in Brazil, showing his support for a charitable cause.

Donation to Swedish national football team for the intellectually disabled

Zlatan Ibrahimović suffered a thigh injury on August 17, 2014.

Thigh Injury

On 31 August 2014, Ibrahimović scored his first league hat-trick of the season in a match against Saint-Étienne.

Ibrahimović's First League Hat-Trick

On 4 September 2014, Ibrahimović scored his 50th international goal in a friendly match victory over Estonia, becoming the Swedish national team's all-time leading goalscorer. This achievement solidified his status as one of Sweden's greatest footballers.

Ibrahimović becomes Sweden's all-time leading goalscorer

Zlatan Ibrahimović experienced an abdominal strain on September 23, 2014.

Abdominal Strain

On 13 January 2015, Ibrahimović scored the only goal in the quarter-finals of the Coupe de la Ligue to win away at Saint-Étienne, amidst controversy over the goal.

Ibrahimović's Winning Goal in Coupe de la Ligue

During a league match against Caen on 14 February 2015, Zlatan Ibrahimović took off his shirt after scoring a goal to reveal removable tattooed names of 50 people suffering from hunger worldwide, aiming to raise awareness for famine in collaboration with the United Nations World Food Programme.

Gesture to raise awareness for famine

Zlatan Ibrahimović suffered a heel injury on February 24, 2015.

Heel Injury

On 11 March 2015, Ibrahimović received a straight red card in a Champions League match against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge for a foul on Oscar, but PSG qualified for the quarter-finals on away goals.

Ibrahimović's Red Card in Champions League

On 8 April 2015, Ibrahimović scored a hat-trick as PSG reached the 2015 Coupe de France Final with a 4–1 win over Saint-Étienne, including his 100th goal for the club.

Ibrahimović's Hat-Trick in Coupe de France

Zlatan Ibrahimović faced suspension on April 14, 2015.

Zlatan Ibrahimović was suspended on May 14, 2015.

Zlatan Ibrahimović suffered a calf injury on August 28, 2015.

Calf Injury

On 4 October 2015, Ibrahimović scored two goals from penalty kicks in a 2–1 home win over Marseille, surpassing Pauleta to become Paris Saint-Germain's all-time leading goalscorer with 110 goals in all official competitions.

Becoming Paris Saint-Germain's All-Time Leading Goalscorer

During an interview with CNN on 24 November 2015, Ibrahimović emphasized that his Muslim background did not affect how fans perceived him. He highlighted the importance of respect and his upbringing in shaping his identity.

Ibrahimović's Statement on Religious Background

Zlatan Ibrahimović, a retired Swedish footballer, is renowned for his skills, dominance, and numerous achievements. With over 570 career goals, he played for top clubs like Barcelona, Milan, PSG, Manchester United, and LA Galaxy.

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