Zlatan Ibrahimović
Awards & Honours
39
Awards Won
6
Honours
6
Rankings
5
Covers
5
Records
Zlatan Ibrahimović's career is marked by an extraordinary collection of achievements that underscore his unique talent and enduring impact on football. He won a remarkable 34 major trophies with various clubs across Europe, demonstrating his consistent success at the highest levels of the sport. Individually, his record 12 Guldbollen awards for Swedish Footballer of the Year, including an unprecedented ten consecutive wins, highlight his sustained dominance in his home country's football landscape. The FIFA Puskás Award he received in 2013 for his breathtaking 35-yard bicycle kick against England stands as a testament to his flair for the spectacular, a goal widely considered one of the greatest ever scored.Beyond individual accolades, Ibrahimović holds the distinction of being Sweden's all-time leading goalscorer with 62 goals, a record he achieved while representing his nation over 100 times. His ability to score for six different clubs in the UEFA Champions League showcases his adaptability and effectiveness across diverse elite teams. Furthermore, his achievement of scoring professional goals in four consecutive decades, from the 1990s to the 2020s, illustrates his incredible longevity. Malmö University recognized his contributions to sports and his role as a role model for immigrant youth with an honorary doctorate in 2016, acknowledging his influence beyond the pitch.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
FIFA Puskás Award Winner
Awarded for the best goal of the year, a 35-yard bicycle kick against England.
Guldbollen
Won a record 12 times, including 10 consecutive awards from 2007 to 2016.
Swedish Football Hall of Fame
Inducted for his significant contributions to Swedish football.
Honorary Doctorate
Recognized for his contributions to sports and as a role model for immigrant youth.
Guinness World Record
Most goals scored by a footballer in a calendar year for club and country in Europe's top five leagues (50 goals).
Statue Unveiled
A statue was unveiled outside the Malmö FF stadium in his honor.
Rankings & Lists
Highest FIFA Ballon d'Or finish
Second-greatest Swedish sportsperson ever
Best Players Never to Win the Champions League
Third-greatest player never to win the UEFA Champions League
Top 100 Greatest Footballers of All Time
100 Greatest Footballers of All Time
Magazine Covers
Tatler Asia
October 2025
Zlatan Ibrahimović — The icon shaped by a tough upbringing, fatherhood and supreme confidence
Sports Illustrated
2018
Move to LA Galaxy
ESPN The Magazine
2017
Zlatan's Impact
GQ
2016
The King of Paris
FourFourTwo
2015
I Am Zlatan
Records & Feats
Most Guldbollen Awards Won
Won the Swedish Footballer of the Year award a record 12 times, including 10 consecutive from 2007 to 2016.
All-time Leading Goalscorer for Sweden
Scored 62 goals for the Sweden national team, making him their highest-ever goalscorer.
Scored in Four Consecutive Decades
Achieved the rare feat of scoring professional goals in the 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, and 2020s.
Only Player to Score for Six Different Champions League Clubs
Scored goals for Ajax, Juventus, Inter Milan, Barcelona, AC Milan, and Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League.
Most Goals in a Calendar Year (Europe's Top 5 Leagues)
Scored 50 goals for club and country in 2016, setting a Guinness World Record.