Quick Info
| Profession | Footballer |
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| Nationality | Swedish |
| Birthplace | Malmö, Sweden |
| Date of Birth | 03/10/1981 |
| Age | 44 years |
Latest News about Zlatan Ibrahimović
Zlatan Ibrahimović praised Mexico after their win over Ecuador at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying they controlled the match from the opening minute and produced their best performance of the tournament. His comments came while he was working as a FOX Sports analyst during the event.
During FOX Sports coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Ibrahimović said the United States had the momentum, confidence, and home support to make a deep run. He also suggested that their victory over Australia showed they could challenge for the title if they maintained their form.
Ibrahimović publicly backed the United States to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup after the team’s strong start in the group stage. His comments came as the USMNT had already secured progression to the knockout rounds, adding high-profile support to their campaign.
Zlatan Ibrahimović made his debut as a Fox Sports analyst for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and said he would support Croatia because of his roots there. The appearance marked his first public role in the tournament coverage, where he joined Fox’s studio team as a commentator.
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 5" (195 cm) |
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| Weight | 85 Kg (187 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Hazel Brown |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Malmö Borgarskola |
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| Educational Qualification | High School Dropout |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity (Catholic) |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried | ||||
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Family
| Father | Šefik Ibrahimović |
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| Mother | Jurka Gravić |
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Career
| Retirement | 2023 |
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| National Team | Sweden (122 appearances, 62 goals) |
| Post-Retirement | Senior Advisor & Operating Partner at AC Milan (2023-present); Fox Sports Studio Analyst for 2026 FIFA World Cup |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He is regarded as one of the top Swedish players in history. | |
| 2. He was born in Malmo, Sweden, with roots from Bosnia and Croatia. | |
| 3. Raised in poverty in a diverse Malmo neighborhood. | |
| 4. He practiced Taekwondo during his childhood years. | |
| 5. Considered giving up football at the age of 15. | |
| 6. His idol growing up was Brazilian striker Ronaldo. | |
| 7. Fluent in five different languages. | |
| 8. Recognized for his charitable activities and collaborations with the UN World Food Programme. | |
| 9. He is the owner of the game titled Zlatan Legends. | |
| 10. A statue of Zlatan was revealed in Malmo in 2019. | |
| 11. Scored over 500 club goals during his 25-year professional career. | |
| 12. Won 34 trophies throughout his career. | |
| 13. Served as Senior Advisor & Operating Partner at AC Milan since 2023. |