Zlatan Ibrahimovic Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is Zlatan Ibrahimović’s Net Worth?

With a net worth of $190 million, Zlatan Ibrahimović stands as one of the best strikers in football history. He is a professional footballer from Sweden.

His football career, which began in Sweden, has led him through many of Europe’s top clubs, where he has continually demonstrated his ability to leave a significant mark. His unique playing style combines strength, technique, and an intrinsic goal-scoring instinct and is characterized by remarkable finishes and an unwavering determination to succeed.

Beginning his professional career with Malmö FF in his native country, it wasn’t long before he moved on to Ajax, marking the true start of his European adventure. His career has included prestigious teams such as Juventus, Inter Milan, Barcelona, AC Milan, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, and LA Galaxy, among others. Notably, Zlatan has won league titles across the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, and France, securing his place in football history.

Beyond club accomplishments, Ibrahimović has been a cornerstone for the Swedish national team, participating in several UEFA European Championships and FIFA World Cup tournaments. He holds the title of the all-time leading goal-scorer for Sweden, establishing a legacy that will undoubtedly be honored for years to come.

Early Life

Born on October 3, 1981, in Malmö, Sweden, Zlatan Ibrahimović has a multicultural background. His father, Šefik Ibrahimović, emigrated from Bosnia in 1977 and practices Islam, while his mother, Jurka Gravić, came from Croatia and is Catholic. They met in Sweden. Raised in a Catholic environment, Zlatan has one sibling and four half-siblings. After his parents divorced during his childhood, he lived primarily with his father. He began playing soccer at the age of six with various local teams. At 15, close to quitting the sport and opting for dock work in Malmö, he was persuaded by his coach to persevere in football.

Career

In 1999, Ibrahimović signed with Malmö, before transferring to Ajax in 2001. He achieved the Eredivisie title with Ajax in 2001-2002 and scored four goals in the Champions League prior to Ajax’s elimination by A.C. Milan. He earned “Goal of the Year” honors for his strike against NAC in 2004. Later that year, he moved to Juventus following allegations from teammate Rafael van der Vaart regarding an intentional injury. While at Juventus, he received the Guldbollen, awarded to Sweden’s football player of the year. Ibrahimović subsequently played for Internazionale, Barcelona, A.C. Milan, and Paris Saint-Germain. He chose to represent Sweden over offers from Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. He has participated in numerous World Cup qualifiers and was appointed captain of the national team in 2012. Unfortunately, Sweden did not qualify for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

In December 2014, he was ranked by Swedish newspaper Dagens Nyheter as the second-greatest Swedish athlete of all time, following tennis legend Björn Borg.

Becoming PSG’s all-time leading goalscorer in October 2015, the following year, he moved to Manchester United on a free transfer, where he secured the FA Community Shield, the Football League Cup, and the UEFA Europa League in his inaugural season.

In 2018, Ibrahimović joined L.A. Galaxy. He made a return to Milan in 2020.

He is one of the ten players to earn over 100 caps for the Swedish national team and remains the leading goalscorer for the country with 62 goals.

On the date of October 8, 2019, in his hometown, a statue of Ibrahimović was revealed outside Malmö’s Stadion. The statue stands at 8 feet 9 inches tall and weighs nearly 1,100 pounds.

The sports documentary titled “Becoming Zlatan” premiered in February 2016. It chronicles Ibrahimović’s journey starting from his early days with Malmö FF and Ajax, leading up to his tenure with Juventus in 2005. This film has featured at numerous film festivals across Europe.

As of August 2020, he is in a contract with AC Milan, which is nearing expiration.

In 2020, he drew a parallel between himself and Benjamin Button after achieving the milestone of scoring 50 goals for both Milan clubs. He commented: “I’m like Benjamin Button. I’ve always been young, never old.”

Personal Life

He shares two sons, Maximilian (born in 2006) and Vincent (born in 2008), with his long-time partner Helena Seger. Currently, they, along with their children, live just outside Los Angeles, although he maintains a residence in Malmö, where he enjoys spending his summers.

Fluent in five languages—Swedish, Bosnian, English, Spanish, and Italian—he has a diverse linguistic skill set.

Although he does not consume alcohol, he identifies as a sugar enthusiast.

Ibrahimović is noted for his bold and candid personality off the pitch, often referring to himself in the third person.

He has faced backlash due to his involvement in multiple altercations, including some incidents with his teammates.

On August 11, 2014, he contributed $51,000 to support the Swedish national football team for intellectually disabled players at the INAS World Football Championships in Brazil.

He sports a tattoo of his name, Ibrahimović, written in Arabic on the back of his right arm. Additionally, he has the names of his sons, Vincent and Maximilian, tattooed on his arm, along with various other tattoos that reflect religious and Buddhist themes, as well as playing cards, particularly the aces of hearts and clubs.

Salary Highlights

During his time with Manchester United, his highest annual salary reached $35 million. In his final year with the club, he earned $27 million. Upon joining the LA Galaxy in 2018, his salary was set at $1.4 million.

Real Estate

With Seger, Ibrahimović resides in a mansion located in Beverly Hills, California, accompanied by their sons and a dog. He also owns a property in Malmö.