Zlatan Ibrahimović

Sweden · Striker (Second striker) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2008-2016

Towering striker with acrobatic technique and spectacular volleys

Nicknames Ibra, Ibracadabra

81.4OVR#87 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

“He is a genius. He can say that he will score 30 goals and that he is the best because he can get away with it.”
— Ander Herrera, Manchester United teammate · 2017 · source

Category averages

  • Speed78.0
  • Shooting92.2
  • Passing82.3
  • Ball Control91.0
  • Movement74.2
  • Football IQ85.5
  • Defending Skill30.8
  • Physical85.8
  • Mental77.2
  • Career74.8

Top 10 attributes

  1. Shooting Creativity98
  2. Acrobatics98
  3. Volleys96
  4. Longevity96
  5. Finishing95
  6. Shot Power95
  7. Skills & Tricks95
  8. Strength95
  9. Hold-up Play95
  10. First Touch94

Real records

These ratings are set from the measured data below.

All 64 attributes

Speed 78.0

  • Top Speed82
  • Acceleration80
  • Dribbling Speed78
  • Top Speed with Ball78
  • Knock-on & Run72
  • Change of Pace78

Shooting 92.2

  • Finishing ●95
  • Shot Power95
  • Long Shots92
  • Volleys96
  • Curve88
  • Penalties ●86
  • Heading90
  • Direct Free Kicks84
  • Shooting Creativity98
  • Acrobatics98

Passing 82.3

  • Short Passing88
  • Long Passing78
  • Through Balls85
  • Crossing75
  • Link-up Play90
  • Vision90
  • Set-Piece Delivery70

Ball Control 91.0

  • Dribbling90
  • Possession92
  • First Touch94
  • Skills & Tricks95
  • Weak Foot85
  • Press Resistance90

Movement 74.2

  • Off-the-Ball Movement80
  • Runs in Behind72
  • Attacking Positioning92
  • Anticipation87
  • Recovery Runs40

Football IQ 85.5

  • Decision Making86
  • Spatial Awareness88
  • Game Management84
  • Tactical Creativity84

Defending Skill 30.8

  • Defensive Positioning40
  • Marking30
  • Interceptions30
  • Standing Tackle35
  • Sliding Tackle25
  • Offside Trap25

Physical 85.8

  • Strength95
  • Stamina ●72
  • Agility85
  • Balance88
  • Recovery80
  • Reactions84
  • Hold-up Play95
  • Aerial Duels88
  • Aggression85

Mental 77.2

  • Big-Game Temperament80
  • Leadership90
  • Selflessness65
  • Concentration76
  • Determination92
  • Tactical Discipline60

Career 74.8

  • Consistency92
  • Longevity96
  • Achievements71
  • Durability80
  • Loyalty35

Profile

Born
3 October 1981
Height
195 cm
Weight
95 kg
Foot
Right
Career
1999–2023
Prime
2008-2016

Club career

  • 1999–2001 Malmö FF
  • 2001–2004 Ajax
  • 2004–2006 Juventus
  • 2006–2009 Inter Milan
  • 2009–2011 Barcelona
  • 2010–2011 AC Milan (loan)
  • 2011–2012 AC Milan
  • 2012–2016 Paris Saint-Germain
  • 2016–2018 Manchester United
  • 2018–2019 LA Galaxy
  • 2020–2023 AC Milan

Honours

Europa League 1

2017 Manchester United

League title · Eredivisie Ajax 2

2001–02, 2003–04

League title · Serie A Inter Milan 3

2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09

League title · La Liga Barcelona 1

2009–10

League title · Serie A AC Milan 2

2010–11, 2021–22

League title · Ligue 1 Paris Saint-Germain 4

2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16

Club World Cup 1

2009

UEFA Super Cup 1

2009

League Cup 1

2016–17

Coupe de France 2

2014–15, 2015–16

KNVB Cup 1

2001–02

Community Shield 1

2016

Supercopa de España 2

2009, 2010

Supercoppa Italiana 3

2006, 2008, 2011

Trophée des Champions 3

2013, 2014, 2015

FIFA Puskás Award 1

2013

Capocannoniere 2

2008–09, 2011–12

Ligue 1 Top Scorer 3

2012–13, 2013–14, 2015–16

Serie A Footballer of the Year 3

2007–08, 2008–09, 2010–11

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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