Nils Liedholm vs Zlatan Ibrahimović
Both Sweden. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Nils Liedholm
Sweden · 1947–1958 · CM
- Rank in Sweden
- #4 of 33
- Caps · Sweden
- 23 · 12 goals
- Clubs
- IK Sleipner, IFK Norrköping FK, AC Milan
The elegant playmaker, a key figure in AC Milan's legendary Gre-No-Li trio, led Sweden to the 1958 World Cup final with his sublime skill and vision. Career record: 23 caps and 12 goals for Sweden; club career at IK Sleipner, IFK Norrköping FK, AC Milan.
Zlatan Ibrahimović
Sweden · 2001–2023 · SS
- Rank in Sweden
- #2 of 33
- Caps · Sweden
- 122 · 62 goals
- Clubs
- AFC Ajax, Inter Milan, Paris Saint-Germain
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.
The careers, side by side
Nils Liedholm is editorial rank 4 and Zlatan Ibrahimović rank 2 in Sweden's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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