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Zlatan Ibrahimović

Zlatan Ibrahimović

Forward · 1999 to 2022

Goals
573
Appearances
988
Goals per game
0.58
Major honours
205

Scored 156 of 573 career goals for Paris Saint-Germain, at 0.87 per game.

Goals by age

Career total by age

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Career total by age
AgeGoals
171
1815
1919
2030
2154
2277
23100
24110
25125
26149
27180
28204
29229
30275
31319
32363
33404
34454
35482
36505
37536
38547
39564
40572
41573

Career timeline

  1. Age 17 · 1999Malmö FF
    Goals1 · Apps6 · Per game0.17
    Competition breakdown
    LeagueApps6 · Goals1
  2. Age 18 · 2000Malmö FF
    Goals14 · Apps29 · Per game0.48
    Competition breakdown
    LeagueApps26 · Goals12
    Domestic cupApps3 · Goals2
  3. Age 19 · 2001Malmö FF
    Goals3 · Apps12 · Per game0.25
    Swedish Newcomer of the Year 2001
    Competition breakdown
    LeagueApps8 · Goals3
    Domestic cupApps4 · Goals0
  4. From Malmö FF to Ajax
  5. Age 20 · 2001–02Ajax
    Goals9 · Apps33 · Per game0.27

    5 caps · 1 goals

    Eredivisie 2001–02KNVB Cup 2001–02
    Competition breakdown
    LeagueApps24 · Goals6
    Domestic cupApps3 · Goals1
    ContinentalApps6 · Goals2
  6. Age 21 · 2002–03Ajax
    Goals21 · Apps42 · Per game0.50

    10 caps · 2 goals

    Johan Cruyff Shield 2002Swedish Football Personality of the Year 2002
    Competition breakdown
    LeagueApps25 · Goals13
    Domestic cupApps3 · Goals3
    ContinentalApps13 · Goals5
    OtherApps1 · Goals0
  7. Age 22 · 2003–04Ajax
    Goals15 · Apps31 · Per game0.48

    4 caps · 3 goals

    Eredivisie 2003–04
    Competition breakdown
    LeagueApps22 · Goals13
    Domestic cupApps1 · Goals0
    ContinentalApps8 · Goals2
  8. Age 23 · 2004–05Ajax
    Goals3 · Apps4 · Per game0.75

    12 caps · 8 goals

    Eurosport Goal of the Year 2004Juventus Player of the Year 2004–05Serie A Foreign Footballer of the Year 2004–05Pegasus Award 2004Stor Grabb 2004Sweden's only player to score in three consecutive UEFA European Championship tournaments 2004
    Competition breakdown
    LeagueApps3 · Goals3
    OtherApps1 · Goals0
  9. From Ajax to Juventus
  10. Age 23 · 2004–05Juventus
    Goals16 · Apps45 · Per game0.36
    Competition breakdown
    LeagueApps35 · Goals16
    ContinentalApps10 · Goals0
  11. Age 24 · 2005–06Juventus
    Goals10 · Apps47 · Per game0.21

    5 caps · 4 goals

    Serie A Most Loved Player 2005Guldbollen 2005Swedish Forward of the Year 2005
    Competition breakdown
    LeagueApps35 · Goals7
    Domestic cupApps2 · Goals0
    ContinentalApps9 · Goals3
    OtherApps1 · Goals0
  12. From Juventus to Inter Milan
  13. Age 25 · 2006–07Inter Milan
    Goals15 · Apps36 · Per game0.42

    6 caps · 0 goals

    Serie A 2006–07Supercoppa Italiana 2006ESM Team of the Year 2006–07
    Competition breakdown
    LeagueApps27 · Goals15
    Domestic cupApps1 · Goals0
    ContinentalApps7 · Goals0
    OtherApps1 · Goals0
  14. Age 26 · 2007–08Inter Milan
    Goals22 · Apps34 · Per game0.65

    7 caps · 0 goals

    Serie A 2007–08UEFA Team of the Year 2007ESM Team of the Year 2007–08Serie A Foreign Footballer of the Year 2007–08Serie A Footballer of the Year 2007–08Guldbollen 2007Jerringpriset 2007Swedish Forward of the Year 2007
    Competition breakdown
    LeagueApps26 · Goals17
    ContinentalApps7 · Goals5
    OtherApps1 · Goals0
  15. Age 27 · 2008–09Inter Milan
    Goals29 · Apps47 · Per game0.62

    7 caps · 2 goals

    Serie A 2008–09Supercoppa Italiana 2008L'Équipe Journalists' Best XI 2008Serie A Foreign Footballer of the Year 2008–09Serie A Footballer of the Year 2008–09Serie A Goal of the Year 2008Capocannoniere 2008–09Golden Tapir 2008Guldbollen 2008Fotbollskanalens hederspris 2008Swedish Forward of the Year 2008Swedish Male Athlete of the Year 2008Sweden's only player to score in three consecutive UEFA European Championship tournaments 2008 and 2012
    Competition breakdown
    LeagueApps35 · Goals25
    Domestic cupApps3 · Goals3
    ContinentalApps8 · Goals1
    OtherApps1 · Goals0
  16. From Inter Milan to Barcelona
  17. Age 28 · 2009–10Barcelona
    Goals21 · Apps45 · Per game0.47

    6 caps · 2 goals

    La Liga 2009–10Supercopa de España 2009UEFA Super Cup 2009Club World Cup 2009UEFA Team of the Year 2009Guldbollen 2009Swedish Forward of the Year 2009
    Competition breakdown
    LeagueApps29 · Goals16
    Domestic cupApps2 · Goals1
    ContinentalApps10 · Goals4
    OtherApps4 · Goals0
  18. Age 29 · 2010–11Barcelona
    Goals1 · Apps1 · Per game1.00

    4 caps · 3 goals

    Serie A 2010–11Supercopa de España 2010Serie A Foreign Footballer of the Year 2010–11Serie A Footballer of the Year 2010–11Serie A Team of the Year 2010–11Guldbollen 2010Swedish Forward of the Year 2010Swedish Male Athlete of the Year 2010
    Competition breakdown
    OtherApps1 · Goals1
  19. Age 29 · 2010–11AC MilanOn loan
    Goals21 · Apps41 · Per game0.51
    Competition breakdown
    LeagueApps29 · Goals14
    Domestic cupApps4 · Goals3
    ContinentalApps8 · Goals4
  20. From Barcelona to AC Milan
  21. Age 30 · 2011–12AC Milan
    Goals35 · Apps44 · Per game0.80

    8 caps · 3 goals

    Supercoppa Italiana 2011Serie A Foreign Footballer of the Year 2011–12Serie A Team of the Year 2011–12Capocannoniere 2011–12Supercoppa Italiana Man of the Match 2011Golden Tapir 2011Guldbollen 2011Swedish Forward of the Year 2011
    Competition breakdown
    LeagueApps32 · Goals28
    Domestic cupApps3 · Goals1
    ContinentalApps8 · Goals5
    OtherApps1 · Goals1
  22. From AC Milan to Paris Saint-Germain
  23. Age 31 · 2012–13Paris Saint-Germain
    Goals35 · Apps46 · Per game0.76

    11 caps · 11 goals

    Ligue 1 2012–13Golden Foot 2012UEFA Champions League top assist provider 2012–13UEFA European Championship Team of the Tournament 2012ESM Team of the Year 2012–13Golden Tapir 2012Sportschau Goal of the Year Award 2012UNFP Just Fontaine Trophy Ligue 1 Best Forward of the Season 2012–13Ligue 1 Best Foreign Player 2012Ligue 1 Player of the Year 2012–13Ligue 1 Team of the Year 2012–13Ligue 1 Top Scorer 2012–13Guldbollen 2012Malmö Walk of Fame 2012Swedish Forward of the Year 2012Swedish Goal of the Year 2012
    Competition breakdown
    LeagueApps34 · Goals30
    Domestic cupApps2 · Goals2
    League cupApps1 · Goals0
    ContinentalApps9 · Goals3
  24. Age 32 · 2013–14Paris Saint-Germain
    Goals41 · Apps46 · Per game0.89

    11 caps · 9 goals

    Ligue 1 2013–14Coupe de la Ligue 2013–14Trophée des Champions 2013FIFA Puskás Award 2013FIFPro World 11 2013UEFA Team of the Year 2013UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season 2013–14ESM Team of the Year 2013–14GQ Men of the Year 2013Ligue 1 Best Foreign Player 2013Ligue 1 Player of the Year 2013–14Ligue 1 Team of the Year 2013–14Ligue 1 Top Scorer 2013–14Guldbollen 2013International Swede of the Year Award 2013Swedish Forward of the Year 2013Swedish Male Athlete of the Year 2013Swedish Goal of the Year 2013
    Competition breakdown
    LeagueApps33 · Goals26
    Domestic cupApps2 · Goals3
    League cupApps2 · Goals2
    ContinentalApps8 · Goals10
    OtherApps1 · Goals0
  25. Age 33 · 2014–15Paris Saint-Germain
    Goals30 · Apps37 · Per game0.81

    5 caps · 3 goals

    Ligue 1 2014–15Coupe de France 2014–15Coupe de la Ligue 2014–15Trophée des Champions 2014UEFA Team of the Year 2014Ligue 1 Best Foreign Player 2014Ligue 1 Team of the Year 2014–15Ligue 1 Goal of the Year 2014Étoile d'Or France Football 2014Trophée des Champions Man of the Match 2014Coupe de la Ligue Man of the Match 2014–15Coupe de la Ligue Top scorer 2014–15Coupe de France Top scorer 2014–15Guldbollen 2014Swedish Forward of the Year 2014
    Competition breakdown
    LeagueApps24 · Goals19
    Domestic cupApps3 · Goals4
    League cupApps3 · Goals3
    ContinentalApps6 · Goals2
    OtherApps1 · Goals2
  26. Age 34 · 2015–16Paris Saint-Germain
    Goals50 · Apps51 · Per game0.98

    10 caps · 11 goals

    Ligue 1 2015–16Coupe de France 2015–16Coupe de la Ligue 2015–16Trophée des Champions 2015SportAccord 'Play for Change' Award 2015Ligue 1 Player of the Year 2015–16Ligue 1 Team of the Year 2015–16Ligue 1 Top Scorer 2015–16Coupe de France Man of the Match 2015–16Coupe de France Top scorer 2015–16Guldbollen 2015Medal of the City of Malmö 2015Swedish Forward of the Year 2015Swedish Male Athlete of the Year 2015
    Competition breakdown
    LeagueApps31 · Goals38
    Domestic cupApps6 · Goals7
    League cupApps3 · Goals0
    ContinentalApps10 · Goals5
    OtherApps1 · Goals0
  27. From Paris Saint-Germain to Manchester United
  28. Age 35 · 2016–17Manchester United
    Goals28 · Apps46 · Per game0.61

    5 caps · 0 goals

    League Cup 2016–17FA Community Shield 2016UEFA Cup 2016–17UEFA Europa League Squad of the Season 2016–17Étoile d'Or France Football 2016Medal of the City of Paris 2016EFL Cup top scorer 2016–17Guldbollen 2016Swedish Forward of the Year 2016
    Competition breakdown
    LeagueApps28 · Goals17
    Domestic cupApps1 · Goals1
    League cupApps5 · Goals4
    ContinentalApps11 · Goals5
    OtherApps1 · Goals1
  29. Age 36 · 2017–18Manchester United
    Goals1 · Apps7 · Per game0.14

    0 caps · 0 goals

    Alan Hardaker Trophy 2017Swedish Forward of the Year 2017
    Competition breakdown
    LeagueApps5 · Goals0
    League cupApps1 · Goals1
    ContinentalApps1 · Goals0
  30. From Manchester United to LA Galaxy
  31. Age 36 · 2018LA Galaxy
    Goals22 · Apps27 · Per game0.81

    0 caps · 0 goals

    MLS All-Star 2018MLS Best XI 2018MLS Newcomer of the Year 2018MLS Goal of the Year 2018LA Galaxy Player of the Year 2018LA Galaxy Golden Boot 2018LA Galaxy Goal of the Year 2018Eliason Merit Award 2018Swedish Forward of the Year 2018
    Competition breakdown
    LeagueApps27 · Goals22
  32. Age 37 · 2019LA Galaxy
    Goals31 · Apps31 · Per game1.00
    MLS All-Star 2019MLS Best XI 2019Best MLS Player ESPY Award 2019LA Galaxy Player of the Year 2019LA Galaxy Golden Boot 2019LA Galaxy Goal of the Year 2019Swedish Forward of the Year 2019
    Competition breakdown
    LeagueApps29 · Goals30
    OtherApps2 · Goals1
  33. From LA Galaxy to AC Milan
  34. Age 38 · 2019–20AC Milan
    Goals11 · Apps20 · Per game0.55

    0 caps · 0 goals

    Competition breakdown
    LeagueApps18 · Goals10
    Domestic cupApps2 · Goals1
  35. Age 39 · 2020–21AC Milan
    Goals17 · Apps27 · Per game0.63

    0 caps · 0 goals

    Gazzetta Sports Awards Legend 2020Golden Tapir 2020MLS Greatest Goal 2020Guldbollen 2020Swedish Forward of the Year 2020
    Competition breakdown
    LeagueApps19 · Goals15
    Domestic cupApps2 · Goals1
    ContinentalApps6 · Goals1
  36. Age 40 · 2021–22AC Milan
    Goals8 · Apps27 · Per game0.30

    4 caps · 0 goals

    Serie A 2021–22Italy Best Foreign Athlete 2021Golden Tapir 2021
    Competition breakdown
    LeagueApps23 · Goals8
    ContinentalApps4 · Goals0
  37. Age 41 · 2022–23AC Milan
    Goals1 · Apps4 · Per game0.25

    2 caps · 0 goals

    Globe Soccer Awards Player Career Award 2022
    Competition breakdown
    LeagueApps4 · Goals1

Career totals

By club
ClubYearsAppsGoalsPer gameShare
Malmö FF1999–200147180.384%
Ajax2001–2004110480.449%
Juventus2004–200592260.285%
Inter Milan2006–2008117660.5613%
Barcelona2009–201046220.484%
AC MilanOn loan2010–2011 · 2019–2022163930.5718%
Paris Saint-Germain2012–20151801560.8731%
Manchester United2016–201753290.556%
LA Galaxy2018–201958530.9110%
By competition
AppsGoals
League637405
Domestic cup4733
League cup1510
Continental14957
Other186
International12262
By country
AppsGoals
Italy372185
France180156
United States5853
Netherlands11048
England5329
Spain4622
Sweden4718

Honours

Team trophies
Club World Cup1 time · 2009
UEFA Cup1 time · 2016–17
UEFA Super Cup1 time · 2009
Serie A5 times · 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2010–11, 2021–22
Ligue 14 times · 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16
Eredivisie2 times · 2001–02, 2003–04
La Liga1 time · 2009–10
Coupe de France2 times · 2014–15, 2015–16
League Cup1 time · 2016–17
The only player to score in the UEFA Champions League with six teams5 times · Ajax, Juventus, Inter Milan, Barcelona, AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain.
Coupe de la Ligue3 times · 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16
Supercoppa Italiana3 times · 2006, 2008, 2011
Trophée des Champions3 times · 2013, 2014, 2015
Fastest Ligue 1 hat-trick2 times · 9 minutes (vs. Troyes, 13 March 2016)
Supercopa de España2 times · 2009, 2010
Sweden's only player to score in three consecutive UEFA European Championship tournaments2 times · 2004, 2008 and 2012
All-time top goalscorer for Sweden national team1 time · 62 goals
All-time top scorer in Le Classique1 time · 11 goals
FA Community Shield1 time · 2016
Johan Cruyff Shield1 time · 2002
KNVB Cup1 time · 2001–02
Longest goalscoring run in Ligue 11 time · 9 consecutive matches in 2015–16 season (shared with Vahid Halilhodžić)
Most goals scored in a single season (all competitions)1 time · 50 in 2015–16 season
Most Guldbollen (Swedish Male footballer of the Year) awards1 time · 12
Most Ligue 1 goals in a single season1 time · 38 in 2015–16 season
Most MLS regular season goals in a season1 time · 30 in 2019 season
Sweden's top goalscorer in UEFA European Championship1 time · 6 goals
The only foreign player to have won Capocannoniere with two teams, in addition to two teams from the same city1 time · Inter Milan (2008–09) and AC Milan (2011–12).
Individual
FIFPro World 111 time · 2013
Ligue 1 Top Scorer3 times · 2012–13, 2013–14, 2015–16
Capocannoniere2 times · 2008–09, 2011–12
Swedish Forward of the Year15 times · 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Guldbollen12 times · 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2020
Paris Saint-Germain Player of the Month9 times · August 2012, September 2012, November 2013, January 2014, February 2015, November 2015, December 2015, January 2016, February 2016
Golden Tapir6 times · 2008, 2011, 2012, 2020, 2021, 2024
Ligue 1 Player of the Month5 times · September 2012, January 2014, February 2014, March 2014, November 2015
Serie A Foreign Footballer of the Year5 times · 2004–05, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2010–11, 2011–12
ESM Team of the Year4 times · 2006–07, 2007–08, 2012–13, 2013–14
Ligue 1 Team of the Year4 times · 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16
Serie A Player of the Month4 times · September 2007, December 2008, January 2012, October 2020
Swedish Male Athlete of the Year4 times · 2008, 2010, 2013, 2015
UEFA Team of the Year4 times · 2007, 2009, 2013, 2014
Ligue 1 Best Foreign Player3 times · 2012, 2013, 2014
Ligue 1 Player of the Year3 times · 2012–13, 2013–14, 2015–16
Serie A Footballer of the Year3 times · 2007–08, 2008–09, 2010–11
Coupe de France Top scorer2 times · 2014–15, 2015–16
Étoile d'Or France Football2 times · 2014, 2016
LA Galaxy Goal of the Year2 times · 2018, 2019
LA Galaxy Golden Boot2 times · 2018, 2019
LA Galaxy Player of the Year2 times · 2018, 2019
Manchester United Player of the Month2 times · December 2016, February 2017
MLS All-Star2 times · 2018, 2019
MLS Best XI2 times · 2018, 2019
Serie A Team of the Year2 times · 2010–11, 2011–12
Swedish Goal of the Year2 times · 2012, 2013
Alan Hardaker Trophy1 time · 2017
Best MLS Player ESPY Award1 time · 2019
Coupe de France Man of the Match1 time · 2015–16
Coupe de la Ligue Man of the Match1 time · 2014–15
Coupe de la Ligue Top scorer1 time · 2014–15
EFL Cup top scorer1 time · 2016–17
Eliason Merit Award1 time · 2018
Eurosport European Player of the Month1 time · August 2016
Eurosport Goal of the Year1 time · 2004
FIFA Puskás Award1 time · 2013
Fotbollskanalens hederspris1 time · 2008
Gazzetta Sports Awards Legend1 time · 2020
Globe Soccer Awards Player Career Award1 time · 2022
Golden Foot1 time · 2012
GQ Men of the Year1 time · 2013
International Swede of the Year Award1 time · 2013
Italy Best Foreign Athlete1 time · 2021
Jerringpriset1 time · 2007
Juventus Player of the Year1 time · 2004–05
L'Équipe Journalists' Best XI1 time · 2008
Ligue 1 Goal of the Year1 time · 2014
Malmö Walk of Fame1 time · 2012
Medal of the City of Malmö1 time · 2015
Medal of the City of Paris1 time · 2016
MLS Goal of the Year1 time · 2018
MLS Greatest Goal1 time · 2020
MLS Newcomer of the Year1 time · 2018
Pegasus Award1 time · 2004
PFA Fans' Premier League Player of the Month1 time · December 2016
Premier League Player of the Month1 time · December 2016
Serie A Goal of the Year1 time · 2008
Serie A Most Loved Player1 time · 2005
SportAccord 'Play for Change' Award1 time · 2015
Sportschau Goal of the Month Award1 time · November 2012
Sportschau Goal of the Year Award1 time · 2012
Stor Grabb1 time · 2004
Supercoppa Italiana Man of the Match1 time · 2011
Swedish Football Personality of the Year1 time · 2002
Swedish Newcomer of the Year1 time · 2001
Trophée des Champions Man of the Match1 time · 2014
UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season1 time · 2013–14
UEFA Champions League top assist provider1 time · 2012–13
UEFA Euro 20041 time · Goal of the Tournament: Italy vs Sweden
UEFA Euro 20121 time · Goal of the Tournament: Sweden vs France
UEFA Europa League Squad of the Season1 time · 2016–17
UEFA European Championship Team of the Tournament1 time · 2012
UEFA President's Award1 time · 2025
UNFP Just Fontaine Trophy Ligue 1 Best Forward of the Season1 time · 2012–13

Won outside the recorded seasons

Lifetime awards and honours from seasons this player's career table does not cover.

  • UEFA President's Award: 2025
  • UEFA Euro 2004: Goal of the Tournament: Italy vs Sweden
  • UEFA Euro 2012: Goal of the Tournament: Sweden vs France
  • Serie A Player of the Month: September 2007, December 2008, January 2012, October 2020
  • Golden Tapir: 2024
  • Sportschau Goal of the Month Award: November 2012
  • Ligue 1 Player of the Month: September 2012, January 2014, February 2014, March 2014, November 2015
  • Paris Saint-Germain Player of the Month: August 2012, September 2012, November 2013, January 2014, February 2015, November 2015, December 2015, January 2016, February 2016
  • Eurosport European Player of the Month: August 2016
  • Premier League Player of the Month: December 2016
  • PFA Fans' Premier League Player of the Month: December 2016
  • Manchester United Player of the Month: December 2016, February 2017
  • The only player to score in the UEFA Champions League with six teams: Ajax, Juventus, Inter Milan, Barcelona, AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain.
  • The only foreign player to have won Capocannoniere with two teams, in addition to two teams from the same city: Inter Milan (2008–09) and AC Milan (2011–12).
  • Most Ligue 1 goals in a single season: 38 in 2015–16 season
  • Fastest Ligue 1 hat-trick: 9 minutes (vs. Troyes, 13 March 2016)
  • Longest goalscoring run in Ligue 1: 9 consecutive matches in 2015–16 season (shared with Vahid Halilhodžić)
  • Most goals scored in a single season (all competitions): 50 in 2015–16 season
  • All-time top scorer in Le Classique: 11 goals
  • Most MLS regular season goals in a season: 30 in 2019 season
  • All-time top goalscorer for Sweden national team: 62 goals
  • Sweden's top goalscorer in UEFA European Championship: 6 goals
  • Most Guldbollen (Swedish Male footballer of the Year) awards: 12

Career shape

Peak season
2019, 31 goals at 1.00 per game
Best five seasons
2011–12 to 2015–16, 191 goals
Goals before 21
30
Goals before 25
110
Goals before 30
229
Goals from 30 on
344
Seasons played
26
Biggest club share
31% at Paris Saint-Germain
Trajectory
Sustained plateau
Honours per season
7.88

Zlatan Ibrahimović peaked in 2019 with 31 goals in 31 games. Output held steady across the whole career. 205 major honours across 26 seasons, 7.88 per season.

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Common questions

How many goals has Zlatan Ibrahimović scored?
573 goals in 988 appearances across club and international football.
Which club did Zlatan Ibrahimović score the most goals for?
156 goals for Paris Saint-Germain, more than for any other club.
How many trophies has Zlatan Ibrahimović won?
205 major honours, counting team titles and individual awards.
What was Zlatan Ibrahimović's best season?
50 goals in 2015–16 for Paris Saint-Germain, the highest of the career.
How many international goals does Zlatan Ibrahimović have?
62 goals in 122 appearances for Sweden.

Where they rank

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