Zlatan Ibrahimovic announced his retirement: A chapter closes in football history, career statistics

Zlatan Ibrahimovic announces his retirement: Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the central striker of Milan and Sweden, famous for his achievements and outstanding personality, has announced his retirement from playing. The 41-year-old icon revealed his retirement plans in a much-anticipated press conference held on Thursday, marking the end of an era in the beautiful sport.

Ibrahimovic’s journey to fame began in 1999 at Malmo FF, where he began his professional career. From there, he embarks on a captivating adventure that takes him to some of the world’s most famous clubs. Ajax, Juventus, Inter Milan, Barcelona, ​​Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, LA Galaxy and AC Milan all witnessed the Swedish maestro’s indomitable spirit and extraordinary skill.

Throughout his extraordinary career, Ibrahimovic has amassed a staggering total of 34 trophies. Among his impressive collection are five Series A titles, four French championships and one Europa League with Manchester United. His collection of honors is testament to his unwavering commitment, talent and tireless pursuit of excellence.

Ibrahimovic is the recipient of many individual awards and has won many domestic victories, but the Champions League remains out of reach. Despite this void, his legacy remains untarnished, as his impact on the game far exceeds any personal honors.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic:

“It’s time to say goodbye”.

We will miss you forever and 𝐀𝐋𝐖𝐀𝐈𝐙❤️🖤

Good luck in retirement 👏 pic.twitter.com/vF0w3kCKU9

– Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN)
June 4, 2023

A prolific goalscorer, Ibrahimovic left an indelible mark on football history, scoring an incredible 572 goals in over 900 appearances for both club and country. His mesmerizing strikes and skillful finishing ability captivated audiences around the world. Furthermore, he is considered Sweden’s all-time leading goalscorer and is ranked as the tenth highest scorer in the Champions League’s illustrious history with 48 goals.

When asked if another Ibrahimovic could appear in the future, the Swede responded with his trademark sarcasm:

“No way. There is a Zlatan. Not because of my ego, but because we are all different. When I was young, they compared me to Van Basten, but he is him, and I am me. Although similarities may exist, they do not.” it’s fair to make such comparisons. A different Zlatan than mine… I don’t think so.”

Ibrahimovic’s retirement is a significant loss for the sport. He is an icon that exudes excitement and entertainment, captivating fans with his daring skills and mesmerizing flair. A true leader both on and off the field, he leaves a void that will be difficult to fill. Ibrahimovic’s tenacity and relentless pursuit of excellence has secured him a place among the greatest and most dynamic footballers to ever play the game.

Career statistics

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has had an extraordinary career. Here are his stats:

Club	Season	League			National Cup		Federation Cup		continent		Other		total
		Assignment	Application	Goal	Application	Goal	Application	Goal	Application	Goal	Application	Goal	Application	Goal
Malmo FF	1999	Allsvenskan	6	first	—		—		—		—		6	first
	2000	Superettan	26	twelfth	3	2	—		—		—		29	14
	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	Serie A	35	16	0	0	—		ten	0	—		45	16
	2005–06	Serie A	35	7	2	0	—		9	3	first	0	47	ten
	total		70	23	2	0	—		19	3	first	0	92	26
Inter Milan	2006–07	Serie A	27	15	first	0	—		7	0	first	0	36	15
	2007–08	Serie A	26	17	0	0	—		7	5	first	0	34	22
	2008–09	Serie 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	Serie A	29	14	4	3	—		8	4	—		41	21
AC Milan	2011–12	Serie 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	tournament 1	34	30	2	2	first	0	9	3	—		forty six	35
	2013–14	tournament 1	33	26	2	3	2	2	8	ten	first	0	forty six	41
	2014–15	tournament 1	24	19	3	4	3	3	6	2	first	2	37	30
	2015–16	tournament 1	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	Serie A	18	ten	2	first	—		—		—		20	11
	2020–21	Serie A	19	15	2	first	—		6	first	—		27	17
	2021–22	Serie A	23	8	0	0	—		4	0	—		27	8
	2022–23	Serie 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	Application	Goal
Sweden	2001	5	first
	2002	ten	2
	2003	4	3
	2004	twelfth	8
	2005	5	4
	2006	6	0
	2007	7	0
	2008	7	2
	2009	6	2
	2010	4	3
	2011	8	3
	2012	11	11
	two thousand and thirteen	11	9
	2014	5	3
	2015	ten	11
	2016	5	0
	2017	0	0
	2018	0	0
	2019	0	0
	2020	0	0
	2021	4	0
	2022	first	0
	2023	first	0
total		122	62

We can reminisce about the countless wonderful events and legacy that Zlatan Ibrahimovic 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 dedication, forever etching his name in the history of this beautiful sport.

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Source: pagasa.edu.vn