Thank you for providing a detailed overview of Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s background and career. Here’s a summary:
Personal Background:
- Born: October 3, 1981, in Rosengård (a suburb of Malmö).
- Ethnic background: Bosnian and Herzegovinian (father) and Croatian (mother).
- Family: Two brothers and three sisters.
- Childhood: Faced poverty after his parents’ divorce but found solace in playing football with FK Balkans.
Career Highlights:
- Started playing football at age six in local youth teams.
- Recruited by Malmö FF at age 10.
- Signed his first professional contract with Malmö FF in 1996.
- Notable clubs: Ajax Amsterdam, Juventus Turin, Inter Milan, FC Barcelona, AC Milan, and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).
Career Timeline:
- March 22, 2001: Joined Ajax Amsterdam for €7,800,000.
- August 31, 2004: Signed for Juventus Turin for €20,000,000.
- 2006: Joined Inter Milan with a transfer fee of €25,000,000.
- July 27, 2009: Signed for FC Barcelona for a record-breaking transfer fee of €80,000,000.
- August 28, 2010: Transferred to AC Milan.
- July 18, 2012: Signed with PSG for €20 million, with an annual net salary of €14 million.
National Selection:
- Initially wanted to play for Bosnia but was rejected by the national team.
- Opted for the Swedish national team.
- First selection for Sweden on January 31, 2001, against the Faroe Islands.
Career Achievements: With Ajax:
- Dutch Championship: 2002, 2004.
- Dutch Cup: 2002.
- Dutch Super Cup: 2002.
With Inter Milan:
- Italian Championship: 2007, 2008, 2009.
- Italian Super Cup: 2006, 2008.
With FC Barcelona:
- Club World Cup: 2009.
- Spanish Championship: 2010.
- Spanish Super Cup: 2009, 2010.
- UEFA Super Cup: 2009.
With AC Milan:
- Italian Championship: 2011.
- Italian Super Cup: 2011.
Goal Stats:
- 16 goals with Molde in Sweden (1999-2001).
- 35 goals with Ajax Amsterdam in the Netherlands (2001-2004).
- 122 goals in Italy with Juventus, Inter Milan, and AC Milan (2004-2012).
- 16 goals in Spain with FC Barcelona (2009-2010).
- 12 goals in France with PSG (2012-ongoing).
Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s career has been illustrious, marked by success in top European leagues and contributions to multiple championship-winning teams.
