Zlatan Ibrahimovic: Best Quotes

Besides amazing us with his football skills on the pitch Zlatan Ibrahimovic has equally amazed us with his hilarious quotes. The Swedish sensation is known for being the most outspoken footballer on the planet and has amused us with numerous colourful quotes over the years. Let’s take a look at the best Zlatan Ibrahimovic quotes.

#1 When people questioned his skills

“What Carew does with a football, I can do with an orange.” – Ex–Aston Villa striker John Carew wondered why Ibrahimovic did so many unnecessary tricks with the football. I’m sure the answer he got wasn’t one he expected.

#2 Zlatan Ibrahimovic quote: On the subject of trials

“Arsene Wenger asked me to have a trial with Arsenal when I was 17. I turned it down. Zlatan doesn’t do auditions.” – Any normal player would accept a trial with a big team like Arsenal but not Zlatan, who considers himself as God’s gift to football.

#3 Zlatan Ibrahimovic quote: On his style of play

“It’s Zlatan-style.” – A reporter once asked Ibrahimovic what his style of play is and got this priceless answer. #DareToZlatan

#4 Zlatan Ibrahimovic quote: On his versatility

"I can play in the 11 positions because a good player can play anywhere on the pitch." – No challenge is too great for the Zlatan who thinks he can play in any position. Step back Philipp Lahm, Zlatan Ibrahimovic is about to steal your thunder.

#5 Zlatan Ibrahimovic quote: On injuries

“An injured Zlatan is a pretty serious thing for any team.” – No team can function without God’s gift to football, the man himself certainly thinks so.

#6 Zlatan Ibrahimovic quote: On female footballers

"Give them (women footballers) a bicycle with my autograph and that will be enough." – Even women aren’t spared his wrath, as he stated that Sweden’s female footballers should be rewarded with bicycles instead of cars for their services.

#7 Zlatan Ibrahimovic quote: On his role as a husband

”Nothing, she already has Zlatan.” – A reporter once asked Ibrahimovic what he planned to get his wife for his birthday and received this hilarious answer from the man himself. Too pompous don’t you think?

#8 Zlatan Ibrahimovic quote: On dating

“I don’t know, but when I find her I will date her.” – A reporter once asked Ibrahimovic who he thought was the most beautiful woman in the world. As usual the man himself came up with a colourful reply.

#9 Zlatan Ibrahimovic quote: On reports of him being gay

“Come over to my house with your sister, baby, and I’ll show you who’s gay!” – Once again a reporter got more than she bargained for when she asked Ibra if he was gay. Just in case you were wondering, the striker uttered this quote before he was married.

#10 Zlatan Ibrahimovic quote: On his social life

“Well…I don’t know…you’ll have to ask your wife about that” – A reporter once asked the Swede how he got some scars on his face. Needless to say the answer he got left him less than amused.

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