Zlatan Ibrahimovic Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is Zlatan Ibrahimović’s Net Worth?

With a net worth estimated at $190 million, Zlatan Ibrahimović is a prominent Swedish professional football player, celebrated as one of the greatest strikers in football history.

Hailing from Sweden, his football career has seen him play with top clubs across Europe, where he has continually proven his remarkable ability to significantly influence games. His playing style is characterized by a blend of strength, skill, and an instinctive knack for finding the net, which is associated with his spectacular goal-scoring and relentless competitive spirit.

Beginning his professional career at Malmö FF, Ibrahimović quickly earned a transfer to Ajax, marking the start of his European journey. His career has since spanned several prestigious clubs such as Juventus, Inter Milan, Barcelona, AC Milan, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, and LA Galaxy, among others. Impressively, he has secured league championships across the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, and France, solidifying his legacy in football history.

Beyond his club achievements, Ibrahimović has played a crucial role for the Swedish national squad, participating in numerous UEFA European Championships and FIFA World Cup tournaments. He holds the title of Sweden’s all-time leading goal-scorer, leaving a legacy that will undoubtedly be revered for years to come.

Early Life

Zlatan Ibrahimović was born in Malmö, Sweden, on October 3, 1981. His father, Šefik Ibrahimović, immigrated to Sweden from Bosnia in 1977 and practices Islam, while his mother, Jurka Gravić, emigrated from Croatia and is a Catholic. The couple met in Sweden. Raised in a Catholic environment, Ibrahimović has one sibling and four half-siblings. His parents divorced during his childhood, leading him to divide his time between them, although he spent more years with his father. He began his football journey at age six, playing for various local clubs. At 15, he nearly abandoned the sport to work at the docks in Malmö, but his coach persuaded him to continue pursuing football.

Career

Ibrahimović signed with Malmö in 1999 and moved to Ajax in 2001. He helped Ajax secure the Eredivisie title in the 2001-2002 season, scoring four goals in the Champions League before the team was eliminated by A.C. Milan. In 2004, he won “Goal of the Year” for his strike against NAC. Later that same year, he transferred to Juventus amid allegations from teammate Rafael van der Vaart that he deliberately injured him. During his time at Juventus, he received the Guldbollen, awarded to Sweden’s best football player. Ibrahimović’s career would later include stints at Internazionale, Barcelona, A.C. Milan, and Paris Saint-Germain. Despite opportunities to represent Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, he chose to commit to the Swedish national team. He participated in several World Cup qualifiers and was named team captain in 2012, although Sweden did not qualify for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

In December 2014, Swedish newspaper Dagens Nyheter named him the second-greatest Swedish athlete of all time, following tennis legend Björn Borg.

By October 2015, he became the all-time leading goalscorer for PSG. The following year, he transitioned to Manchester United on a free transfer, winning the FA Community Shield, Football League Cup, and UEFA Europa League within his debut season.

Ibrahimović joined LA Galaxy in 2018, later returning to Milan in 2020.

He is among the ten players who have made over 100 appearances for the Swedish national team and stands as the country’s all-time leading goalscorer with 62 goals.

On October 8, 2019, a statue commemorating Ibrahimović was unveiled in his hometown, located outside Malmö’s Stadion. Standing at 8 feet 9 inches tall and weighing nearly 1,100 pounds, the statue is quite a sight.

The sports documentary titled “Becoming Zlatan” was launched in February 2016. This film chronicles Ibrahimović’s journey from his early days with Malmö FF and Ajax to his career at Juventus in 2005. It has been showcased at various film festivals across Europe.

As of August 2020, Ibrahimović’s contract with AC Milan was nearing its expiration.

In 2020, he drew a comparison between himself and Benjamin Button, becoming the first player to score 50 goals for both Milan clubs. “I’m like Benjamin Button. I’ve always been young, never old,” he stated.

Personal Life

He has two sons, Maximilian (born in 2006) and Vincent (born in 2008), with his long-time partner Helena Seger. The family currently resides just outside Los Angeles, though he still maintains a summer home in Malmö.

Fluent in five languages—Swedish, Bosnian, English, Spanish, and Italian—he showcases a multilingual talent.

Despite his non-drinking stance on alcohol, he describes himself as a lover of sugar.

Known for his bold and candid personality off the field, Ibrahimović often speaks of himself in the third person.

Throughout his career, he has encountered criticism due to his involvement in multiple altercations, even with teammates.

On August 11, 2014, he generously donated $51,000 to enable the Swedish national football team for players with intellectual disabilities to attend the INAS World Football Championships in Brazil.

He sports a tattoo of his surname, Ibrahimović, in Arabic on the back of his right arm, along with the names of his sons, Vincent and Maximilian. His body is adorned with various tattoos of a religious and Buddhist nature, as well as images of playing cards, notably the aces of hearts and clubs.

Salary Highlights

During his tenure at Manchester United, Ibrahimović’s peak annual salary reached $35 million. In his final year with the club, he earned $27 million. Upon joining the LA Galaxy in 2018, he accepted a considerably lower salary of $1.4 million.

Real Estate

Residing in Beverly Hills, California, Ibrahimović and Seger live in a luxurious mansion with their sons and their dog, while also retaining a residence in Malmö.