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Alla Zakarian

03-10-2018 | 16:32 Football
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Zlatan Turns 37: "I think I'm like wine. The older I get, the better I get”

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is one of the most entertaining footballers in the world -- both on and off the pitch. From incredible strikes to outrageous comments, he constantly keeps us on our toes. Swedish professional footballer rings in his 37th birthday today. Here are some intriguing facts about the ace footballer and his funniest quotes.

 "I can't help but laugh at how perfect I am."

  • Swedish professional footballer Zlatan Ibrahimović was born on October 3, 1981 in Malmö FF, Sweden.
  • He started playing football at the young age of six.

"What do you mean, 'present?' She got Zlatan."

- On his ex-girlfriend's engagement gift.

  • Zlatan Ibrahimović began his career with the Malmö FF and he signed the contract with them in 1996.
  • After Malmö FF, he joined Ajax in 2001 for 80 million Swedish kronor.

"We're looking for an apartment. If we don't find anything, then I'll probably just buy the hotel."

- At his unveiling as a Paris Saint-Germain player.

  • He has played for clubs like Malmö FF, Ajax, Barcelona, Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain, A.C. Milan Manchester United, LA Galaxy.
  • Zlatan Ibrahimović has scored more than 500 senior goals for club and country throughout his career.

"I don't believe they can change the Eiffel Tower for my statue, even the people behind the club. But if they can, I will stay here -- I promise you."

- On his future with PSG.

  • Zlatan received the Guldbollen award in 2005.
  • He was also the Serie A Foreign Footballer of the Year.

Zlatan: "Only God knows who will go through."

Reporter: "It's hard to ask him."

Zlatan: "You're talking to him."

  • Zlatan Ibrahimović made it to the list of FIFA World XI in 2013.
  • Zlatan was ranked the third-best player in the world by The Guardian in the year 2013.

"I haven't met her yet. But when I do, I'll date her."

- His response when asked to name the world's most beautiful woman.

   

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