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Zlatan Ibrahimović — Age & Birthday

Born: 3 October 1981 · Age: 45

How old is Zlatan Ibrahimović?

Zlatan Ibrahimović is 45 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 3 October 1981.

Swedish striker famous for acrobatic goals and swagger who won league titles in four countries and is Sweden's record scorer

Did you know?He holds a black belt in taekwondo, which he earned as a teenager in his hometown of Malmo.

Quick facts

  • Date of birth3 October 1981
  • Age45
  • NationalitySwedish
  • BirthplaceVästra Skrävlinge församling, Sweden
  • Occupationassociation football player, actor

Editor's Take:

Zlatan Ibrahimović is one of football's most outrageous talents and biggest personalities. He grew up in Rosengård, a tough immigrant district of Malmö, the son of a Bosnian father and Croatian mother. A former taekwondo student, he scored acrobatic goals few others would even attempt. He won league titles in the Netherlands, Italy, Spain and France. His bicycle kick from 30 metres against England in 2012 won the Puskás Award. He became Sweden's all-time top scorer. He is famous for speaking about himself in the third person.

Key Milestones

  1. 2001: Ajax – transfer
  2. 2009: Barcelona – transfer
  3. 2012: PSG – transfer
  4. 2013: Puskás Award – bicycle kick

Zlatan Ibrahimović (born 3 October 1981) is a Swedish former professional footballer who played as a striker. He is known for his acrobatic strikes and volleys, technique, ball control, and physical dominance.

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Zlatan Ibrahimović: Sweden's Football Icon

Swedish footballer, born 1981

Zlatan Ibrahimović was born in Malmö on 3 October 1981.

He played for Ajax, Juventus, Inter, Barcelona, AC Milan, PSG and Manchester United.

He scored a famous bicycle kick against England in 2012.

He retired in 2023, aged 41.

Career highlights

  1. 2001Ajax: transfer
  2. 2009Barcelona: transfer
  3. 2012PSG: transfer
  4. 2013Puskás Award: bicycle kick
  5. 2022Serie A: title with Milan

Did you know?He has a black belt in taekwondo.

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Zlatan Ibrahimović's birthday is October 3. He was born on October 3, 1981 in Västra Skrävlinge församling, Sweden.
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Zlatan Ibrahimović is 45 years old, and turns 46 on his next birthday, October 3.
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Last reviewed: October 2026