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02 / Sweden · 2001–2023

Zlatan Ibrahimović

SS finishercreator
Caps · Sweden
122
Goals · Sweden
62
Life
1981
Clubs
AFC Ajax, Inter Milan, Paris Saint-Germain
#2
Editorial rank of 33 for Sweden
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

The audacious Swede redefined what was possible with his acrobatic goals and unparalleled confidence, dominating top leagues across Europe for decades. Career record: 122 caps and 62 goals for Sweden; club career at AFC Ajax, Inter Milan, Paris Saint-Germain.

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Identity and career · Wikidata Q46896
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Career record

1999–2001Malmö FF
2000–2004AFC Ajax
2004–2006Juventus
2006–2009Inter Milan
2009–2010FC Barcelona
2010–2012AC Milan
2012–2016Paris Saint-Germain
2016–2018Manchester United
2018–2019LA Galaxy
2020–2023AC Milan
Sweden122 caps, 62 goals

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One rank above: Gunnar Nordahl at #1.

One rank below: Henrik Larsson at #3.

Sweden's editorial top five: Gunnar Nordahl · Zlatan Ibrahimović · Henrik Larsson · Nils Liedholm · Gunnar Gren.

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