Zlatan Ibrahimović announces retirement: Milan and Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimović, known for his success and widespread personality, has announced his retirement from playing football. The 41-year-old icon revealed his retirement plans during his much-anticipated press conference on Thursday, marking the end of an era in the beautiful game.
Ibrahimović’s illustrious journey began in 1999 at Malmo FF, where he began his professional career. From there, he embarked on an exciting adventure that took him to some of the most famous clubs in the world. Ajax, Juventus, Inter Milan, Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, LA Galaxy and AC Milan witnessed the Swedish conductor’s indomitable spirit and extraordinary skill.
During his extraordinary career, Ibrahimović has won an incredible 34 awards in total. His impressive collection includes five Serie A titles, four French and Europa League titles with Manchester United. His trophy collection is testament to his unwavering dedication, talent and tireless pursuit of excellence.
Ibrahimovic is a man who has won several individual awards and has many domestic victories, but the Champions League is still out of reach. Despite this void, his legacy remains intact, as his impact on the game goes far beyond any personal honor.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic:
“It’s time to say goodbye”.
We will miss you, forever and ❤️🖤
Happy retirement pic.twitter.com/vF0w3kCKU9
– Serie A League (@SerieA_EN)
June 4, 2023
A prolific goalscorer, Ibrahimović has left an indelible mark on football history, scoring an incredible 572 goals in more than 900 appearances for club and country. His mesmerizing shots and skillful finishing have captivated audiences around the world. Furthermore, he is Sweden’s all-time leading scorer and the tenth highest scorer in the illustrious history of the Champions League with 48 goals.
When asked if another Ibrahimović might appear in the future, the Swede responded with his signature sarcasm, saying:
“Impossible. There is a Zlatan. Not because of my ego, but because we are all different. As a child, I was compared to Van Basten, but he was him and I was me. although there may be similarities but it’s not fair to compare like that. A different Zlatan from my ego… I don’t think so.”
Ibrahimovic’s retirement seems like a significant loss for the sport. He is a symbol of excitement and fun, conquering fans with his daring skills and mesmerizing flair. As a true leader on and off the pitch, he leaves a void that is hard to fill. Ibrahimović’s perseverance and relentless pursuit of excellence has earned him a place among the greatest and most energetic players to play in.
career statistics
Zlatan Ibrahimović has had an extraordinary career. Here are his stats:
Club | Season | League | national cup | Confederation Cup | continent | the rest | total | |||||||
Assignment | applications | Goal | applications | Goal | applications | Goal | applications | Goal | applications | Goal | applications | Goal | ||
Malmo FF | in 1999 | Allsvenskan | 6 | first | — | — | — | — | 6 | first | ||||
in 2000 | Superettan | 26 | twelfth | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 29 | 14 | ||||
in 2001 | Allsvenskan | 8 | 3 | 4 | 0 | — | — | — | twelfth | 3 | ||||
total | 40 | 16 | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | 47 | 18 | |||||
Ajax | 2001–02 | Eredivisie | 24 | 6 | 3 | first | — | 6 | 2 | — | 33 | 9 | ||
2002–03 | Eredivisie | 25 | 13 | 3 | 3 | — | 13 | 5 | first | 0 | 42 | 21 | ||
2003–04 | Eredivisie | 22 | 13 | first | 0 | — | 8 | 2 | — | thirty first | 15 | |||
2004–05 | Eredivisie | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | first | 0 | 4 | 3 | ||||
total | 74 | 35 | 7 | 4 | — | 27 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 110 | 48 | |||
Juventus | 2004–05 | Series A | 35 | 16 | 0 | 0 | — | ten | 0 | — | 45 | 16 | ||
2005–06 | series A | 35 | 7 | 2 | 0 | — | 9 | 3 | first | 0 | 47 | ten | ||
total | 70 | 23 | 2 | 0 | — | 19 | 3 | first | 0 | 92 | 26 | |||
Lien Milan | 2006–07 | series A | 27 | 15 | first | 0 | — | 7 | 0 | first | 0 | 36 | 15 | |
2007–08 | Series A | 26 | 17 | 0 | 0 | — | 7 | 5 | first | 0 | 34 | 22 | ||
2008–09 | Series A | 35 | 25 | 3 | 3 | — | 8 | first | first | 0 | 47 | 29 | ||
total | 88 | 57 | 4 | 3 | — | 22 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 117 | 66 | |||
Barcelona | 2009–10 | La Liga | 29 | 16 | 2 | first | — | ten | 4 | 4 | 0 | 45 | 21 | |
2010–11 | La Liga | — | — | — | — | first | first | first | first | |||||
total | 29 | 16 | 2 | first | — | ten | 4 | 5 | first | forty six | 22 | |||
AC Milan (loan) | 2010–11 | Series A | 29 | 14 | 4 | 3 | — | 8 | 4 | — | 41 | 21 | ||
AC Milan | 2011–12 | Series A | 32 | 28 | 3 | first | — | 8 | 5 | first | first | 44 | 35 | |
total | sixty one | 42 | 7 | 4 | — | 16 | 9 | first | first | 85 | 56 | |||
Paris Saint-Germain | 2012–13 | 1st place prize | 34 | 30 | 2 | 2 | first | 0 | 9 | 3 | — | forty six | 35 | |
2013–14 | 1st place prize | 33 | 26 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | ten | first | 0 | forty six | 41 | |
2014–15 | 1st place prize | 24 | 19 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | first | 2 | 37 | 30 | |
2015–16 | 1st place prize | thirty first | 38 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 0 | ten | 5 | first | 0 | 51 | 50 | |
total | 122 | 113 | 13 | 16 | 9 | 5 | 33 | 20 | 3 | 2 | 180 | 156 | ||
Manchester United | 2016–17 | Premier League | 28 | 17 | first | first | 5 | 4 | 11 | 5 | first | first | forty six | 28 |
2017–18 | Premier League | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | first | first | first | 0 | — | 7 | first | ||
total | 33 | 17 | first | first | 6 | 5 | twelfth | 5 | first | first | 53 | 29 | ||
LA Galaxy | 2018 | MLS | 27 | 22 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 27 | 22 | |||
2019 | MLS | 29 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 2 | first | — | — | thirty first | thirty first | |||
total | 56 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 2 | first | — | — | 58 | 53 | ||||
AC Milan | 2019–20 | series A | 18 | ten | 2 | first | — | — | — | 20 | 11 | |||
2020–21 | series A | 19 | 15 | 2 | first | — | 6 | first | — | 27 | 17 | |||
2021–22 | Series A | 23 | 8 | 0 | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | — | 27 | 8 | |||
2022–23 | series A | 4 | first | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 4 | first | ||||
total | sixty four | 34 | 4 | 2 | — | ten | first | — | 78 | 37 | ||||
Total career | 637 | 405 | 47 | 33 | 17 | 11 | 149 | 57 | 16 | 5 | 866 | 511 | ||
international occupational statistics
National team | Year | applications | Goal |
Sweden | in 2001 | 5 | first |
in 2002 | ten | 2 | |
year 2003 | 4 | 3 | |
in 2004 | twelfth | 8 | |
2005 | 5 | 4 | |
in 2006 | 6 | 0 | |
2007 | 7 | 0 | |
in 2008 | 7 | 2 | |
in 2009 | 6 | 2 | |
2010 | 4 | 3 | |
2011 | 8 | 3 | |
2012 | 11 | 11 | |
in 2013 | 11 | 9 | |
in 2014 | 5 | 3 | |
2015 | ten | 11 | |
2016 | 5 | 0 | |
2017 | 0 | 0 | |
2018 | 0 | 0 | |
2019 | 0 | 0 | |
in 2020 | 0 | 0 | |
in 2021 | 4 | 0 | |
in 2022 | first | 0 | |
in 2023 | first | 0 | |
total | 122 | 62 | |
We can remember the countless events and great legacy that Zlatan Ibrahimović left to the world of football as we say goodbye to this extraordinary sporting personality. Ibrahimovic’s legacy will live on as a representation of his tenacity, talent and undying loyalty, writing his name forever in the beautiful history of football.
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