For the avid fans of statistics, here’s an intriguing one: Salomon Kalou is on par with Zlatan Ibrahimovic in Ligue 1, as revealed by Opta Jean.
Kalou, the Ivorian striker from Lille, netted his 14th goal in the current calendar year with his goal against Evian Thonon Gaillard (3-0) on Tuesday. Remarkably, this puts him on the same level as Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
The Ivorian has already scored 2 goals in the current season, including a penalty against Saint-Etienne, mirroring Ibrahimovic’s tally. Since his return from the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, Kalou has experienced a resurgence with Lille, putting to rest the numerous rumors of his potential departure.
However, the dynamics could change as Zlatan and PSG face Valenciennes in the 7th round of Ligue 1. Ibrahimovic, having recently extended his contract with the club, will likely aim to celebrate in style. It sets the stage for an interesting comparison between these two prolific goal-scorers.
