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Thursday, July 23, 2009

Ibrahimovic's Biography.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic:

Date of Birth: 3 October 1981, Malmö, Skåne län, Sweden

Nickname: Ibra (Ibra-Cadabra)

Height: 1.92 m

Biography:

Zlatan was born in 1981 in Malmö, Sweden.

He received his first pair of football boots at the age of five and it was obvious even at this early age that he had the potential to become an extraordinary footballer.

He grew up in the infamous neighbourhood Rosengård known for being one of Sweden's roughest areas, but this did not hinder him.

After playing for a local Swedish Club for a couple of years he transferred to Malmö FF in his teens, and it was here he started to pursue a career as a professional footballer.

Zlatan progressed through Malmö FF's youth academy and his breakthrough at senior level came during the 1999-2000 season when he played for Malmö FF's first team under coach Roland Andersson.

Zlatan surprised Sweden with his superb technique and great goal scoring ability.

As a determined 18 year-old he had already at this point decided that he was going to play for Sweden in the World Cup 2002 in Japan and Korea.

After being perused by top Clubs all over the world, Zlatan finally decided to transfer to Ajax and he joined the Amsterdam club in July 2001.

He received the number 9 shirt, which was previously worn by Nwankwo Kanu, Patrick Kluivert and the legendary Marco van Basten.

After playing for Sweden's Under-21s, the Swedish National Team managers Tommy Söderberg and Lars Lagerbäck chose Zlatan to play his International debut against the Faroe Islands in Sweden in January 2001, and since then Zlatan has been a part of the Swedish National Team.

Zlatan ended his first season at Ajax, just like he started it, on top.

He scored the golden goal in the Dutch Cup Final against Utrecht and Ajax won both the League and the Cup.

His success continued when he was selected as one of 23 players for the Swedish squad in the World Cup 2002, where he played against Argentina and Senegal.

Short Of Ibra's Life:

The Swedish soccer star now playing for Intermilan.

He Was sold to Juventus from Ajax on August 31, 2004, for 19 million euros, making him by far the most expensive Swedish football player ever.

One of Zlatan's goals against NAC Breda on August 22th, 2004 was by Eurosport considered "Goal of The Year". Zlatan dribbled through several NAC defenders before putting the goal behind the keeper.

He has Won his first season in the Italian Serie A league 2004/2005.

He scored 16 goals season 2004/2005.

He scored 2 goals in Euro 2004 in Portugal. The first was against Bulgaria and the second one against Italy.

He has played World Cup 2002 and Euro 2004 for the Swedish team. In September 2004, he scored 4 goals against Malta in Sweden's first World Cup qualification game (Malta-Sweden 0-7).

He scored a goal in the last minute against Hungary in a World Cup qualification game (Hungary-Sweden 0-1).

He scored his first Champions League goal for Juventus against Rapid Wien (Juventus-Rapid Wien 3-0). [September 27th]

September 7th he scored a goal in the last minute against Hungary in a world cup qualification game (Hungary-Sweden 0-1)

During his years in Malmo FF he scored 16 goals.

When he played for Ajax 2001 to 2004 he scored 38 goals.

He has played 36 games for Sweden and has scored 18 goals. [November 2005]

He is a good friend with actor Mikael Persbrandt.

He won the price Guldbollen for best player of the year in 2005. [November 14th] Is of Bosnian heritage.

Together with the actor Mikael Persbrandt 2005 they visited Sao Paulo Brazil for "the children's rights.".

He scored 7 goals season 2005/2006 for his team Juventus Serie A. Was bought to the Italian club Inter after the big scandal with his former club, Juventus. [August 2006]

The first game of the season with his new club, Inter, he scored one goal against Fiorentina (Fiorentina-Inter 2-3). [September 10th 2006]

Son, Maximilian Ibrahimovic born [22 September 2006] with girlfriend Helena Seger.

Became a father on September 22th, 2006, when his girlfriend Helena Seger gave birth to a baby boy; they've named their son Maximilian. Welcomed first son Maximilian on September 22, 2006.

Avards:

Won the Italian League with his team Inter season 2006/2007 (he scored 15 goals).

Previous clubs: FBK Balkan-1994, Malmö FF 1995-2001, AFC Ajax 2001-04, Juventus 2004-06.

Zlatan and Helena are expecting their second child due late January 2008. Italian champions with Inter season 2007/2008.

He scored 17 goals in the Italian League and 5 goals in Champions League season 2007/2008.

Personal Quotes

"Agents are just for selling bad players. The big clubs come straight to me."

"I'm not into gambling, I don't know the difference between Roulette and Black Jack."

Where?

(March 2005) Is in Larnaca (Cyprus) with the Swedish team. Warming up for the World Cup Qualification against Bulgaria before going to Sofija.

(June 2005) Is in Göteborg Ullevi (Sweden) warming up for the World cup Qualification against Malta.

(August 2005) (August 17th) Playing a friendly game against Czech republic in Göteborg Ullevi.

(September 2005) Is in Stockholm Råsunda Fotbollstadion solna playing a world cup qualification against Bulgaria.

(September 2005) (September 7th) Is in Budapest (Ferenc Puskás-stadion)playing a world cup qualification game against Hungary.

(June 2006) Is in Germany playing the 2006 FIFA World Cup.

(September 2006) Is in Riga with the Swedish soccer team for the first Euroqualification game against Lativa.

(June 2008) Playing in the Euro Championshiop 2008 for Sweden.

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