When was Zlatan Ibrahimović in his Prime?

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  • Sweden's all-time top goal scorer is an undeniable icon of the world’s game who, at 40 years old, has proved how longevity can be achieved at the highest level of sport. A career that spans 3 decades has seen him travel across Europe and even lend to his talents to the American MLS, but when, and where did he play his best football?
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  • @theretroroute
    @theretroroute  Рік тому +304

    Would anyone like to see the same format but for Cristiano Ronaldo? 🇵🇹

    • @obaidullah9189
      @obaidullah9189 Рік тому +7

      yes

    • @sabo4036
      @sabo4036 Рік тому +16

      The Goat himself🇵🇹

    • @crackheadmarge
      @crackheadmarge Рік тому +3

      No because prime is scared of Zlatan

    • @Aaron-np5xe
      @Aaron-np5xe Рік тому +11

      Nope. Let's do it for the GOAT Messi.

    • @bort9
      @bort9 Рік тому +3

      I want to see modric version

  • @Shane39
    @Shane39 2 роки тому +6312

    This youngster may reach his prime in next decade or so

    • @DaroriDerEinzige
      @DaroriDerEinzige 2 роки тому +94

      I certainly hope so.

    • @peterhenderson9331
      @peterhenderson9331 2 роки тому +16

      hé is 42 years old u fool . i think he is finish after one year max 2 years

    • @DaroriDerEinzige
      @DaroriDerEinzige 2 роки тому +467

      @@peterhenderson9331 That's the joke, mate.
      Jeez.

    • @zimzwich7972
      @zimzwich7972 2 роки тому +204

      @@peterhenderson9331 Bozo

    • @accentt2868
      @accentt2868 2 роки тому +95

      peter henderson 🤦🏽‍♂️

  • @oranelewis1617
    @oranelewis1617 2 роки тому +3797

    Zlatan doesn’t get into his prime, he’s always in his prime

    • @WERTYUIO821
      @WERTYUIO821 2 роки тому +251

      Here is where you are wrong. Zlatan doesn't get into his prime, prime gets into its Zlatan.

    • @tamilo3949
      @tamilo3949 2 роки тому +72

      @@WERTYUIO821 nah bro zlatan is the prime

    • @WERTYUIO821
      @WERTYUIO821 2 роки тому +88

      @@tamilo3949
      Nah, Zlatan is when the prime is in it's best.

    • @tamilo3949
      @tamilo3949 2 роки тому +19

      @@WERTYUIO821 you aint wrong there bud

    • @lordbendtner6404
      @lordbendtner6404 2 роки тому +3

      @Steven Wertyuiooo primeception

  • @husain4718
    @husain4718 2 роки тому +1159

    He is still young. Give him time and he'll reach his prime soon enough

    • @glowmanny
      @glowmanny 2 роки тому +7

      😂

    • @ibrahimabdu9108
      @ibrahimabdu9108 2 роки тому +44

      He Will probably retire in 20 years he just started his career.

    • @glowmanny
      @glowmanny 2 роки тому +2

      @@ibrahimabdu9108 😂😂😂

    • @tomlue9714
      @tomlue9714 2 роки тому +1

      Funny, but his prime was at Inter, sadly.

    • @nkanyezimqadi7433
      @nkanyezimqadi7433 Рік тому

      😂😂

  • @jaredbarrera4679
    @jaredbarrera4679 2 роки тому +730

    I will argue with anyone. I firmly believe Zlatan Ibrahimovic is a top 3 player of this generation. Behind Messi and CR7. His stats show it, his play defends it, and his longevity diminishes any claims that he was only good for a couple of seasons.

    • @wasabijones4571
      @wasabijones4571 2 роки тому +61

      He is definitely the best Striker in the last decade

    • @rachetmarvel931
      @rachetmarvel931 2 роки тому +56

      @@wasabijones4571 He isn't better than Suarez.

    • @KingYahshua
      @KingYahshua 2 роки тому +93

      I think we should factor in longevity in our debates on top 3 players. Players who can continually remain world-class into the twilight of their careers demonstrate way more grit than the overperforming younger guys
      Yes CR7, Messi, and Zlatan aren’t as prolific as they used to be but they still remain crucial players who lead their teams in the UCL (just as they were when they were young)

    • @rosemerimaarlo3656
      @rosemerimaarlo3656 2 роки тому +5

      Wasnt David Villa brought in at Barca coz he was a better player than Zlatan. At barca he was certainly lower in rank to Xavi and Iniesta.
      Likes of Suarez & Lewandowski also had much better careers than him. Ribery and Robben at Bayern were exceptional as well.
      I was able to name so many better players jst the top of my head.

    • @jaredbarrera4679
      @jaredbarrera4679 2 роки тому +52

      @@rosemerimaarlo3656 haha bro stop kidding yourself. Zlatan had great moments at Barça. But his overall stint at Barça was a failure. He has succeeded every other club he has gone too. Robben and Ribery are not better players than Zlatan. Suarez you can argue but accolades suggest Zlatan. Lewa has done nothing Zlatan hasn’t done. But please if you wish to go more into this I would be glad to reason with you

  • @manlikelee2142
    @manlikelee2142 2 роки тому +2477

    Stop focusing on stats ibrahimovic at Inter Milan was something different. His dribbling, creativity, hold up play and quality of goals was word class. Plus Seria A them days was soo difficult score if that version of Ibra plays today he will score 35+ league goals.

    • @chrisdugme
      @chrisdugme 2 роки тому +188

      I agree 100% with you. For me he played his best football his last season at Inter. People doesn't seem to understand the level of wizardry he delivered. That season he was THE best footballer in the world and nobody can change my mind. People tend to forget how huge the transfer to Barca were and it wasn't for no reason.....21 goals and 16 assists in a season where he were both sidelined and injured and ppl say he flopped?! Gtfo....But he should've gone to Real instead.....Just thinking about what could've been gives me goosebumps

    • @fuzileluthandodalessandro2532
      @fuzileluthandodalessandro2532 2 роки тому +54

      Inter Zlatan was a true baller, to think Juventus had him during the Calcio scandal was scary. his game complimented Adriano, Julio Riccardo and Crespo. man Serie in 2005-2009 was too lit.

    • @utkrishtghose2411
      @utkrishtghose2411 2 роки тому +48

      @@chrisdugme going to Barcelona wasn't the problem. Pep was the problem. Pep tends to develop serious hatred over some players. Even tho they are some of the best in the world. A recent example I'll give you. Bernardo Silva was on the market last summer window. So you can see Pep is still like that.

    • @wahid9802
      @wahid9802 2 роки тому +4

      U guys weren't even born💀

    • @karlz6018
      @karlz6018 2 роки тому +1

      factos

  • @dariusbaja21
    @dariusbaja21 2 роки тому +2402

    I really believe Zlatan doesn't get the credit and praise he should , Underated to a point. The longevity of his is amazing , and not only that but he continues to play at the highest level and still actually perform . There's been guys who are 35+ and still played n performed sure , but usually at lower skilled leagues and not into their 40's as Zlatan . I don't even see Ronaldo n Messi going at 40yrs old n still delivering as Zlatan does . This Guy is built different , a special breed

    • @evilestmanlp
      @evilestmanlp 2 роки тому +37

      Simply because the « longevity » marketing label is exclusively attributed to CR7.

    • @definitelynotjiraiya5063
      @definitelynotjiraiya5063 2 роки тому +105

      @@evilestmanlp he’s been better consistently than Ibra for his whole career.

    • @-Tony-Gunk-
      @-Tony-Gunk- 2 роки тому +24

      @@evilestmanlp delusional

    • @arda8393
      @arda8393 2 роки тому +9

      Eh? Hes always got recognition for his longevity and overall prowess, all youve done here is type something out that sounds good and plausible to get some likes from fools, or you're just a fool yourself. 🤦

    • @oluolayinka9986
      @oluolayinka9986 2 роки тому +33

      did you just say i dont see Ronaldo going at 40 years old are you mad 🤣 hes already 36 (37 in 3 days) and hes way better than Zlatan at 37 not taking anything away from Zlatan hes a great player but Ronaldo is just a little step up

  • @danielmerdani1065
    @danielmerdani1065 2 роки тому +232

    His prime has to be his second year at Milan , season 2011-12 with 35 goals & 12 assists. He was in total control of the game , scoring and playmaking. He owned serie A defenders

    • @brhamsfeifferabraham9627
      @brhamsfeifferabraham9627 8 місяців тому

      In that season he scores a lot of penalties. Should that be considered as a prime ?

    • @danielmerdani1065
      @danielmerdani1065 8 місяців тому

      @@brhamsfeifferabraham9627 it doesn’t matter. He actually scored 100% of the penalties he took. I mean in terms of playing, he was doing everything, controling the game, scoring even assisting. He made goalscorers out of Boateng and Nocerino, enough said.

    • @amanrifat9085
      @amanrifat9085 3 місяці тому

      @@brhamsfeifferabraham9627that’s kind of what a striker should be able to do, score goals regardless how

  • @MoAdib96
    @MoAdib96 Рік тому +84

    He’s unique and one of a kind type of player. I doubt we’ll ever see a striker like him ever again. Absolute legend.

    • @fadthetic
      @fadthetic Рік тому +5

      Haaland love Ibra.. his playstyle is kinda similar i think

  • @nachtmuis4776
    @nachtmuis4776 2 роки тому +354

    My top 3 favourite strikers of all time:
    Zlatan.

    • @wasabijones4571
      @wasabijones4571 2 роки тому +5

      him Henry and Van Basten

    • @julrudbor
      @julrudbor Рік тому +3

      @@wasabijones4571 I agree, but R9 told me that he still wants to know your location

    • @sohanxenofer997
      @sohanxenofer997 Рік тому +2

      @@julrudbor BrO , no player can be like Zlatan ....he has been playing football for over 2 decades and has always been the best /close to best in his team...
      Only other person that can make to 40s is CR7

    • @tsfbaf303
      @tsfbaf303 Рік тому

      @@sohanxenofer997 CR7 is done. Look at his shit year. Poor guy deserves a better goodbye

    • @duogamers9617
      @duogamers9617 Рік тому

      there are three kinds of people. people who can count and people that cant count

  • @destianpatrianagara1119
    @destianpatrianagara1119 2 роки тому +454

    He scored most at PSG but his prime was at Inter for sure. He changed his playing style after Barca ruined him. He then matured at his first spell at Milan.

    • @jivvr
      @jivvr 2 роки тому +34

      Ruined him? If Barca ruined him he wouldn't have his prime right after lmao, go learn terminology in the English language.
      He played well, he just had a bad relationship with Pep.

    • @Loki-ul8jf
      @Loki-ul8jf 2 роки тому +4

      @@jivvr I can’t believe they preferred villa over him

    • @pKerViKNG
      @pKerViKNG 2 роки тому +6

      He was a more complete and leathal striker at psg than inter
      what the fuck are you babbling on about? :)

    • @k13kk
      @k13kk 2 роки тому +1

      @@pKerViKNG anyone is better at the dumb no competition french league? what the fuck are you talking about? It's almost at the level at his USA period.

    • @WhiteLionProd15
      @WhiteLionProd15 2 роки тому +8

      @@Loki-ul8jf it's comprehensible since villa was also a good striker and also a team player something that pep values over most things

  • @bataitez6983
    @bataitez6983 2 роки тому +39

    Best 2 strikers of all time
    Zlatan
    Ibrahimovic

    • @nonameguy3665
      @nonameguy3665 10 місяців тому +1

      Starting XI
      Zlatan Zlatan Zlatan
      Zlatan Zlatan Zlatan Zlatan
      Zlatan Zlatan Zlatan
      Zlatan
      Manager : Zlatan Ibrahmovic

  • @lucasgomez3283
    @lucasgomez3283 Рік тому +18

    Trying to pinpoint his prime makes you realize how consistent and powerful this man's football really is

  • @ashleythomas4112
    @ashleythomas4112 2 роки тому +370

    Inter Milan was his prime but his 2011-12 at AC Milan is right up there.

    • @shawnradke
      @shawnradke 2 роки тому +1

      Correct

    • @heintay1312
      @heintay1312 2 роки тому +25

      His psg days are underrated too

    • @dadsinghs
      @dadsinghs 2 роки тому

      I agree

    • @kellyandone1
      @kellyandone1 2 роки тому +37

      @@heintay1312 Yeah, but you can't compare 2012-16 Ligue 1 to 2006-09 Serie A in terms of the competition he was facing.

    • @senseinuuh
      @senseinuuh Рік тому

      @@kellyandone1 really ? How big of a difference are we speaking?

  • @vidyarthi7467
    @vidyarthi7467 2 роки тому +184

    This might be a hot take but he's GOAT Seria Striker of the 21st century IMO

    • @john-gregorysierra8875
      @john-gregorysierra8875 2 роки тому +42

      That's not a hot take, that's just common sense lol

    • @Aj-oj8tq
      @Aj-oj8tq 2 роки тому +5

      Shevchenko was the best in this 20 years, but still Zlatan is in the top 3.

    • @sphericalcow6014
      @sphericalcow6014 2 роки тому

      @@Aj-oj8tq How and why?

    • @Aj-oj8tq
      @Aj-oj8tq 2 роки тому +4

      @@sphericalcow6014 Shevchenko in my opinion made the history of the 2000s seria a. Winning the ballon d'or in 2004,becoming the best goalscorer in the milan-inter derby, he has so many iconic moments in the League, the best Is with that magic goal vs Juventus. Still the best goal ever seen in a Milan - Juventus match and also in the seria a. He has other Amazing moments in the ucl,especcialy the last penalty vs Juventus in 2003 and the goals scored vs Inter in the semi-finals of 2003 and 2005. He was incredible in every aspect of being an att: shoot,special sense of goal,fantastic tecnique, astonishing with the head ecc. He Is also the most respected striker of the 2000s here in Italy. Even Inter and Juventus fans aknoledge that he was an insanly good striker and one of the best in the history of the game. Allthough it's just my opinion,Zlatan it's still very very close to him for being the best.

    • @Aj-oj8tq
      @Aj-oj8tq 2 роки тому +5

      @Ansh Pathak We are speaking of the seria a,not the premier League. We can discuss for hours but, without a doubt,in all of his years in Milan and Kiev he was a splendid player. One mediocre year it's just not enough to make people forget all the others.👍

  • @pk_1
    @pk_1 2 роки тому +30

    Ibra had several Primes:
    Inter Milan: 08/09
    AC Milan: 11/12
    PSG: 2012-16

    • @swanoopasoman939
      @swanoopasoman939 3 місяці тому

      Psg 2015-16
      Season too
      50 goals + 20 assists

  • @Vilma0825
    @Vilma0825 2 роки тому +134

    It’s not when Zlatan was in his prime, it’s about when prime was in Zlatan

  • @moderkakaputin2409
    @moderkakaputin2409 2 роки тому +102

    As a Swede, I have followed him since Malmö FF. I'd say he was the best at Inter.

  • @ZyXxOmAn
    @ZyXxOmAn 2 роки тому +90

    One of the greatest to ever do it.
    Probably the most complete striker since R9

    • @armbytf2774
      @armbytf2774 2 роки тому +17

      He is more complete than Fenomeno Ronaldo, because Fenomeno cant be a header, neither a free kick taker. But Fenomeno was a phenomenal striker, no one can dribble, shoot and think faster than he did.

    • @Daniel-ro8tq
      @Daniel-ro8tq 2 роки тому +1

      @@armbytf2774
      You must be really young to say R9 wasn't a good free kick taker
      ua-cam.com/video/9upfogINhI8/v-deo.html

    • @armbytf2774
      @armbytf2774 2 роки тому

      @@Daniel-ro8tq Compare him to his teammates in Brazil. Ronaldinho, Juninho, Roberto Carlos, etc. And Ibra in my personal opinion, is a better free kick taker than Ronaldo.

    • @Daniel-ro8tq
      @Daniel-ro8tq 2 роки тому

      @@armbytf2774 Why are you comparing him. Him as an individual was a good free kick taker

    • @Daniel-ro8tq
      @Daniel-ro8tq 2 роки тому +1

      @@armbytf2774 Thats like comparing Di Maria to Messi. You're comparing a good player to one of the best. Both play as wingers, both are Argentinian and PSG teammates. But just because Messi is better does that mean Di Maria isn't a good footballer individually....? Don't think so

  • @eternityD9
    @eternityD9 Рік тому +37

    As a Swede who has been watching him intently throughout his career:
    I would say his prime has been "spread out" in different areas. I'd say he was the most dangerous and complete as a player during his first stint at AC Milan and PSG, but during his time at Inter he was more of an all rounder. At Inter he would utilize dribbling more and play a bigger part in the build up to attacks. I'd still say he was better at AC/PSG

  • @N0sV0sEl3s
    @N0sV0sEl3s 2 роки тому +55

    Ibrahimovic is the last player of the golden era of football still in activity. When he finally retire, it's not going to be just his retirement but the definitive end of brilliant and classy football.

  • @juniorm641
    @juniorm641 2 роки тому +59

    This man scores some goals that are straight gymnastic. Top five best athletes in the world for me.

  • @nsm487
    @nsm487 2 роки тому +65

    prime year was milan 11/12, he was very good season before..but this specific season is when i saw him reach another level..he was accurate and only needed a small chance to make something happen whether it be a goal or assist..it was also the first season of pony tail zlatan. he carried a deteriorating milan team that season.

    • @brhamsfeifferabraham9627
      @brhamsfeifferabraham9627 8 місяців тому

      He scored a lot of penalties in that season. Should that be considered as a prime ?

    • @dhdh
      @dhdh 3 місяці тому

      Yes, i mean messi scored 16 pens in 2012, isn't that his prime you think?​@@brhamsfeifferabraham9627

    • @amann7166
      @amann7166 3 місяці тому

      ​@@brhamsfeifferabraham9627but He also won many of those penalties himself

  • @THECAR99
    @THECAR99 Рік тому +15

    Honestly it's very underrated what a person of his size can do with the ball. As a tall person it's hard to balance ourselves making us stiff but his dribbling shooting and finishing is something that's not physically possible for normal people.

    • @Boredoutofmywits
      @Boredoutofmywits Рік тому

      Van Basten, Gullit... very few gifted tall men can move like if they were 5' 4".

  • @tommymein9046
    @tommymein9046 Рік тому +16

    He’s starred at just about every major club in Europe. And… he’s still going strong. Phenomenal.

  • @SebastianGomez-uj8iu
    @SebastianGomez-uj8iu 2 роки тому +42

    Prime has to be when he was in Milan. Both time he was a key part of the team.

    • @realmerdon1123
      @realmerdon1123 2 роки тому

      Have to be from Ajax to Inter

    • @florentn7442
      @florentn7442 2 роки тому

      100%. He had better numbers in PSG but that’s only because of it being a farmer league.

  • @Ultimate77yt
    @Ultimate77yt 11 місяців тому +5

    Today is a sad day. Football has retired from Zlatan

  • @lukaslambs5780
    @lukaslambs5780 Рік тому +11

    As an American I can say Zlatan joining the mls was easily the most exciting part of US soccer at the time

  • @Anon_Fox
    @Anon_Fox Рік тому +10

    Zlatan may not have the CL trophies like a lot of others, but he will always remain one of the most deadly strikers of all time. I remember that long distance bicycle kick against England. Made it look like a Sunday league game..

  • @ksmila6696
    @ksmila6696 2 роки тому +16

    Wow that front three at PSG days; using them on fifa back in the day is a proper throwback

    • @heidetermeg427
      @heidetermeg427 2 роки тому

      Right? What an insane front three!
      Should see what I could do with Håland and Mbappe, on Fifa these days tho - my stats are amazing.
      I had both Håland and Mbappe playing 50+ matches, and both of them scored more goals and making more assists than the games I played them in :P
      Håland was like 55 games played, 60 goals scored and 56 assists. More for Mbappe, in all metrics :p

    • @cesarx5592
      @cesarx5592 2 роки тому

      All I remember from that time is everyone using PSG to cross in the area and score headers. Now in FIFA22 with the front 3 in psg it's all pace and going threw defenders like if they were invisible. It's like they never learned how to play the game and just follow what everybody else did.

    • @RespecTheLevYT
      @RespecTheLevYT 2 роки тому

      Yeah, Lucas, Cavani, Lavezzi, Di Maria And IBRA 🔥🔥🔥

  • @winterbird4447
    @winterbird4447 2 роки тому +73

    Most impressive thing is to come back from a serious knee injury at 35 to the highest level.

    • @tsfbaf303
      @tsfbaf303 Рік тому +1

      lmao They always get better if they get the chance to rest. Most players are just pushed back into the game way too early.
      Also stop talking as if 35 is like 75 years old 😂

    • @walidkhemakhem3639
      @walidkhemakhem3639 Рік тому

      @Meine Namen most players at 35 are retired. When a player can play at the highest level after that, it is like a 90 years old suffering from cancer, took treatment, and then came back to being healthy at the age of 100

    • @pudding1337
      @pudding1337 Рік тому

      @@tsfbaf303 around 35 is the average retirement age for football players, so it kind of is as if he was a 75 year old in terms of football

    • @Boredoutofmywits
      @Boredoutofmywits Рік тому +1

      Modern medicine, physiotherapy, nutricion, training etc plays an inportant part.

  • @abdullahjavaid6695
    @abdullahjavaid6695 2 роки тому +14

    Imagine Ronaldo on the left wing, Messi on the right wing, and Zlatan as the striker... The RZM no one ever knew they needed 😅

    • @sithembelembele7560
      @sithembelembele7560 Рік тому +2

      I would move messi into CAM and add Robben on the right wing

  • @ScheppundFries
    @ScheppundFries 8 місяців тому +1

    2008/09 league season by zlatan is the best from a striker i have ever seen in Serie A, and one of the best in general. He was just unstoppable and electric, and above all, magic.

  • @jacobfield4848
    @jacobfield4848 2 роки тому +127

    Maybe Europe's most complete striker ever.

    • @andreivasilache7535
      @andreivasilache7535 2 роки тому

      U still have cruiff and van basten who where elite aswell& even tho i am a fan of ibra sadly enough he hasnt won any champions league trophee

    • @jacobfield4848
      @jacobfield4848 2 роки тому +17

      @@andreivasilache7535 Cruyff was not a striker and I think Ibra was better than Van Basten.

    • @pk_1
      @pk_1 2 роки тому

      Henry too

    • @aramskaef6955
      @aramskaef6955 Рік тому

      @@jacobfield4848 Ibra better Van Basten? The 3 times ballons d'or winner? Yeah right...

    • @jacobfield4848
      @jacobfield4848 Рік тому +7

      @@aramskaef6955 I have seen both. Zlatan is much better.

  • @gauti4985
    @gauti4985 2 роки тому +24

    Its beyond me why this channel has so little subs. So many awesome videos about footballs most legendary players that shall never be forgotten! Thank you TheRetroRoute for your hard work putting these together. What a testament for the greatest sport ever played!

  • @ch.o0480
    @ch.o0480 2 роки тому +7

    I really hope this young talent will finally get the attention he deserves , he is sooo underated

  • @keeganbell6224
    @keeganbell6224 Рік тому +7

    Zlatan is the most creative and best goalscorer in the history of the game. I’m not saying he’s the best player ever, but he is by far the best finisher and shooter the world has ever seen. Not to mention his incredible durability, strength, and longevity.

  • @teamrainbow7674
    @teamrainbow7674 Рік тому +8

    I think Zlatan could’ve been insanely good in a team as good as Barcelona if he hadn’t clashed with Pep. His dribbling, finishing, vision and physicality made him such a complete attacker

    • @mephistoGG
      @mephistoGG Рік тому +1

      No, as the video said barca was playing tiki taka , zlatan didn't mesh well with the playstyle plus removing him from his usual central position, he could never perform to his potential.

  • @vanillathunder3024
    @vanillathunder3024 2 роки тому +6

    When has Zlatan not been at his peak? This guy is a legend

  • @danksquid8256
    @danksquid8256 11 місяців тому

    Watching this again to thank him for all the memories he had made for all of us. Grazie Mille leone! 🦁❤

  • @epaine_
    @epaine_ Рік тому +1

    This guy has gotta be one of my fav footballers of all time, the perfect striker in my eyes.

  • @shivekaniruth5402
    @shivekaniruth5402 2 роки тому +9

    Zlatan went from United, to MLS (where top players finish), and back to AC Milan where he's still scoring. At 40, he doesn't play often, but he still has a a goal every to game ratio

  • @yuckesh
    @yuckesh 2 роки тому +29

    Europe's most complete striker ever.

  • @sinofficial2710
    @sinofficial2710 2 роки тому +9

    His whole career is a sheer brilliance.

  • @akteich8842
    @akteich8842 2 роки тому +11

    Every time is Zlatan's Prime!

  • @dishansinghmehta8891
    @dishansinghmehta8891 2 роки тому +6

    The way he is performing now makes you think did he ever leave his prime.

  • @yanivkovler4056
    @yanivkovler4056 2 роки тому +5

    His impact on AC Milan is outworldly!!! He is a PHENOMENON!!!!

  • @_kazer_
    @_kazer_ Рік тому +9

    His impact on PSG is to be mentioned. More than goals, he brought a professionalism that was far beyond what Ligue 1 clubs had ever seen.

  • @_MrMoney
    @_MrMoney 2 роки тому +7

    "When was Zlatan in his Prime?"
    *Yes*

  • @hitemup5151
    @hitemup5151 2 роки тому +3

    Legend been on top for so long

  • @mostafamansour2495
    @mostafamansour2495 2 роки тому +3

    This man is the 3rd top goalscorer of all time in football! Let that sink in for a bit

    • @staffanlundberg
      @staffanlundberg 2 роки тому +1

      He is the 3rd top goalscorer among those that are still active players. Ronaldo and Messi are no1 and 2. But there are several players before him on the "all time scoring list" incl Pele, Romario, Puskas, Eusebio, Gerd Muller, to name a few. However I think You can 't really compare for example Zlatan and Puskas stats as football have changed and developed so much and today it is so much more demanding. I admire Zlatan not just for his physical strength and abilities but also for his mental strength where he is second to none !

  • @pKerViKNG
    @pKerViKNG 2 роки тому +1

    amongst the 5 best strikers i have EVER seen.
    the longevity on this lion is just unreal!

  • @AuMe489
    @AuMe489 2 роки тому +9

    According to MOST people(not referring to the people who have the most likes), Zlatan actually can play till 80 and still be considered young.

  • @asldoskaliev
    @asldoskaliev 2 роки тому +4

    The greatest PERSONALITY in football history by far

  • @benjaminlundback8394
    @benjaminlundback8394 2 роки тому +5

    For me he is easily in the top 10 best players of all time. His consistency at the highest level, his performances in the hardest leagues. I mean he was a beast in Italy, and that was when Serie A was the best league in the world, at least in terms of defence. He was complete. He had everything.

    • @veqtrah7679
      @veqtrah7679 Рік тому

      Who's ur top 10?

    • @benjaminlundback8394
      @benjaminlundback8394 Рік тому

      @@veqtrah7679 Not in order. Maradona, Pele, Messi, Ronaldo, Ibrahimovic, Maldini, Cruyff, Beckenbauer, Zidane, Ronaldo Nazario.

  • @ramrod10incholder
    @ramrod10incholder Рік тому

    Zlatan is one of the most impressive players I've ever watched. How a big man can move so smooth still blows my mind. He is a ninja.

  • @Afif.anNayem.asSalafi
    @Afif.anNayem.asSalafi Рік тому +1

    Its players like Zlatan Ibrahimovic that have made football a game closer to people's hearts all around the world. I don't care if he is top 3 or top 5 or even top 10. He will forever be remembered with the legends.

  • @leonidas7692
    @leonidas7692 2 роки тому +7

    Zlatan was born in his prime and remains so until today. It's his coaches that choose not to have beautiful football played, instead opting for tactics. Free Zlatan. Free The Beautiful Game!

  • @VentuBeats
    @VentuBeats 2 роки тому +17

    Inter Milan the best Ibra I've ever seen.

  • @ankurbagai1056
    @ankurbagai1056 Рік тому +2

    He was his best at 3 clubs:
    1. AC Milan in his first run when he lead a team majorly built around retiring legends in their finals seasons and the greatest wonderkid who failed, Alexander Pato. Supported by young Stephan El Shaarawy, Robinho, Seedorf and veteran Inzaghi.
    2. His next best run was with PSG who was amidst of massive rebuild after Oil Money takeover similar to Man City with Cavani, Lavazzi, Verrati, Silva, Cabaye, Moura, Pastore in a relatively easier league where scored for fun. His partnership with Cavani was most lethal of all club he ever played with.
    3. Manchester United run is most underrated given his age, and Man Utd was under a massive post-SAF rebuild under Jose after terrible seasons under LVG & Moyes, most of the squad was old with Rooney, Bastian, Marouane Fellaini, Antonio Valencia, Michael Carrick, Juan Mata, while some players like Rashy yet too young. Even then he lifted 3 trophies, maximum United has in one season since SAF including Euorpa League, his only Continental Success till date. Also in a season where he scored 28 goals with Rashy, Mata, Wazza, and Mkhi having 11-10 each in just 27+1 matches.
    His goal with Sweden against England or his goals in MLS with acrobatic handling, and his finishing he is one of the greatest player alongside Messi & Ronaldo who never won UCL.
    My List of GOATs:
    1. Messi
    2. Ronaldo
    3.Zlatan
    4. Wazza
    5. Neymar

    • @kanthiningsih6637
      @kanthiningsih6637 Рік тому

      i'm really like Messi but if should choose i'm gonna pick Zlatan instead him in my team

  • @angelogcs77
    @angelogcs77 2 роки тому +1

    Zlatan is the GOAT in my book.
    Backs up his words and persona every time.
    Most charismatic player ever!

  • @sajjadridwansikder9459
    @sajjadridwansikder9459 2 роки тому +5

    For scoring, his best season was on PSG 2015/16 where he scored 38 goals and 13 assists in 31 matches in ligue 1 and 45+ goals overall but for dribbling, play making, passing, powerful shot goals, assists,etc was on Inter.

    • @dhdh
      @dhdh 3 місяці тому

      I think that pure goalscoring wise, and considering the league, that 11/12 milan was his prime. I mean his finishing was utterly brilliant, on ronaldo and messi level. But i can agree on playmaking and dribbling zlatan was best at milan

  • @shubhamsirari3439
    @shubhamsirari3439 2 роки тому +6

    He is simply the overall Goat man
    Stats might not show but goal scoring wise, age wise performance but he is underrated man
    He should come in like top 3 footballers in present alongside Messi and CR7 and is the top 10 greatest footballers of all time
    All Hail the mighty King Zlatan ✨💯

  • @Ibanez927
    @Ibanez927 Рік тому

    I think he is just finally starting to blossom as a player
    I think he will win the best young player of the year award by the end of the season

  • @tanjevry9589
    @tanjevry9589 Рік тому +2

    Whoa! One of the best wonderkid ever. I'm sure he will continue to rule soccer for the next 15 years.

  • @masters.1000
    @masters.1000 2 роки тому +18

    Clearly, in the 00s span (Ajax-Inter). Inter was his peak form, a beast.
    He should have gone to Real Madrid instead of Van Nilsterooy.

  • @muhammadzulqernain5877
    @muhammadzulqernain5877 2 роки тому +4

    This guy is pure brilliance. 🔥 Surely someone who can even outcompete cristiano for his longevity. 🔥

  • @MCMLXXXVICCXII
    @MCMLXXXVICCXII 5 місяців тому

    Ibra at Internazionale was something different. It was not his scores but to "feeling" he casted by his presence on the pitch. Joy to watch always.

  • @amann7166
    @amann7166 3 місяці тому

    2011/12 was insane. He was not just a striker, he was a playmaker. Never seen so much dangerous through balls from a Striker in one season

  • @Bullitthiphop
    @Bullitthiphop 2 роки тому +8

    Honestly, from Inter to PSG. He may have had a bad year at Barca but that purely because he never got on with pep guardiola.

    • @Luislgsoto
      @Luislgsoto 2 роки тому +6

      21 goals and 16 assists Ain't bad lol.

  • @daliborsnajdr6871
    @daliborsnajdr6871 2 роки тому +6

    2nd season at AC Milan and then All 4 seasons at PSG. These was his prime years.

  • @pritapp788
    @pritapp788 2 роки тому +2

    For me it has his 2 seasons in Milan. It was not a vintage AC Milan side, they were ageing and already moving downhill. When Ibrahimovic arrived he stopped the decline almost on his own. They went from challenging for 3-4th positions in Serie A to winning it then finishing 2nd. He was an immense leader on the pitch, won many games by himself and produced imperious displays throughout 2010-11. He scored goals, set up for others and challenged his teammates. Many of them became bang average once he left.
    You can also see since his return to Milan that there is a special bond between this club and him. Much more than with Man United, PSG, Barcelona, Juventus or even Inter.

  • @lilcarlos7588
    @lilcarlos7588 Рік тому

    Hew a very young player with a big future ahead of him, I know he will make it big soon

  • @davidparisi5782
    @davidparisi5782 2 роки тому +5

    He was and is always in his prime

  • @Sam-fr1kr
    @Sam-fr1kr 2 роки тому +19

    The greatest of all time.

  • @rayokasali
    @rayokasali Рік тому +1

    Zlatan doesn't need a prime.
    Prime needs Zlatan!

  • @Neuro_6
    @Neuro_6 2 роки тому +1

    He hasn't reached his prime yet! That dude is like a fine Kistler wine - keeps getting better and better for every year ⭐

  • @Matters2023
    @Matters2023 2 роки тому +13

    When he wore No8 for Inter, he was unplayable for me.
    If he did have a prime, I think that has to be it.

  • @postmasterpez
    @postmasterpez 2 роки тому +9

    Hard to say where his prime was. From last year in Inter to his best season of Paris (except the Barcelona year). Its hard to compare a declining Serie A in the Milan-years and the insufficient League 1 with the Inter years.

  • @thelggg
    @thelggg Рік тому

    He has just begun his career, he will definitely be successful

  • @zee1unknown171
    @zee1unknown171 Рік тому +1

    Truly a 🦁

  • @ah_slayah1324
    @ah_slayah1324 Рік тому +5

    Zlatan doesn't enter his prime. Prime enters him

  • @muhdmultazam342
    @muhdmultazam342 2 роки тому +7

    Definitely under Allegri in Milan. He and Pato were hell of a player in that time

  • @TaffySongs
    @TaffySongs Рік тому

    Probably the most famous person famous for their skill you can still call underrated.

  • @AkshayTodankar
    @AkshayTodankar 2 роки тому +2

    He still in his prime....... He is a beast

  • @Geohana
    @Geohana 2 роки тому +8

    There is no prime for Zlatan. Zlatan is just Zlatan. The Lion is the Lion. #ZLATAN my idol

  • @vanjahruska5661
    @vanjahruska5661 2 роки тому +9

    Stats are not important. Ronaldinho was the best player in the history of football for 2 seasons but you would never guess that from the stats. Zlatan was best in Inter in my oppinion. I watched 95% of Inter games back then and Zlatan would produce something unexpected, something unseen before every single game. It was amazing to watch honestly. Because of his time in Inter he has become and remained my all time favorite player. Worldclass.

  • @jonm2522
    @jonm2522 Рік тому

    He simply is one of the best players to ever play the game, as long as he can stay fit and not get injured, he will be a n inspiration for many young players and show even the older players that if you work hard and are still hungry you can still play, look at Ronaldo he's 2 years younger and still very good.

  • @atharvakalele37
    @atharvakalele37 Рік тому +1

    he is undoubtedly one of the very best both skillfully and psychologically

  • @jatin2616
    @jatin2616 2 роки тому +10

    Inter and Juventus. The guy was like a Van Basten, but with much more creativity.

    • @badsolja1
      @badsolja1 2 роки тому

      He was ass in Juve
      He scored 16 in one season and 6 in another one but back then players qualities was way higher than later in zlatan career

    • @jatin2616
      @jatin2616 2 роки тому +1

      @@badsolja1 He was the top scorer in the league for Juve in the first season...the second youngest player to score 15 goals for Juventus after Baggio, Assisted vs Prime Real Madrid to make sure Juve advance to next stage of UCL.
      In his second season, he was moved to a more defensive role. He was still so good that Capello had to bench Del Piero to accomodate him.
      I suggest you check your facts before being a keyboard warrior.

    • @badsolja1
      @badsolja1 2 роки тому

      What dumb ass
      You dk t even know what keyboard warrior even mean ?
      How did you made that assumption from what I said above ?
      15 not impressive to begin with like you stupid
      Iro I’ll smack the living shit outta of you < that what keyboard warrior does
      Wjat defensive role he took in 2nd seasons you moronic idiot
      Type a comment and like your comment after
      Shows what type of idiot I’m talking too

    • @badsolja1
      @badsolja1 2 роки тому

      @ Jatin
      He didn’t even bench del piero cause zlatan was better you probably 15 years old idiot
      He benched del piero cause he thought he Finished
      Plus that what capello does
      He benched Ronaldo and Raul
      He benched montella with Roma
      And then did the same thing with del piero
      How ironic you tell me people to check their facts when you don’t even check yours

  • @annirudh2244
    @annirudh2244 2 роки тому +5

    Zlatan's prime time 2006-infinity

  • @DavidDirmus34
    @DavidDirmus34 11 місяців тому

    Thank you for all you’ve done Zlatan,thank you.

  • @FranekCyganek25
    @FranekCyganek25 Рік тому +1

    2:26 Robert Makłowicz was teaching Zlatan how to play football thats why hes so good

  • @danieldepaulamendesdeolive4149
    @danieldepaulamendesdeolive4149 2 роки тому +15

    Much better than Eto'o, Drogba and Shevchenko.

  • @qubeis
    @qubeis 2 роки тому +6

    Ibra had a lot of great seasons, but I never seen him play better than 2008/09, his last season at inter

  • @cottongamer6372
    @cottongamer6372 Рік тому +1

    1:18 He is the subject. You can’t say “They drew comparisons between he and another person”, it would be “They drew comparisons between him and another person.”

  • @ronanvalentin7059
    @ronanvalentin7059 2 роки тому +1

    hes my fav player

  • @praditya4610
    @praditya4610 2 роки тому +3

    Zlatan don't have a prime, prime have Zlatan

  • @DeepDownTheRabbitHole
    @DeepDownTheRabbitHole 2 роки тому +4

    His prime was definatly at PSG during 2012 season

  • @ingridkolobaric2389
    @ingridkolobaric2389 Рік тому

    Always! ❤❤❤