
Zlatan Ibrahimović
Former footballer
Zlatan Ibrahimović is a former Swedish striker whose career included Ajax, Inter Milan, Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United and AC Milan. He retired in 2023 after more than two decades in professional football and returned to Milan in an advisory role.

- Country
- Sweden
- Born
- 3 Oct 1981
Biography sources
Zlatan Ibrahimović photos
Photo credits
- Zlatan Ibrahimović, from the football archive. · Jamie Smed from Cincinnati, Ohio · Wikimedia Commons ↗ · Licence
- Zlatan Ibrahimović, from the football archive. · Hayden Schiff from Cincinnati, USA · Wikimedia Commons ↗ · Licence
- Zlatan Ibrahimović, from the football archive. · Andy Witchger · Wikimedia Commons ↗ · Licence
- Zlatan Ibrahimović, from the football archive. · Ardfern · Wikimedia Commons ↗ · Licence
- Zlatan Ibrahimović, from the football archive. · Ardfern · Wikimedia Commons ↗ · Licence
- Zlatan Ibrahimović, from the football archive. · Ardfern · Wikimedia Commons ↗ · Licence
- Zlatan Ibrahimović, from the football archive. · Ben Sutherland from Crystal Palace, London, UK · Wikimedia Commons ↗ · Licence
- Zlatan Ibrahimović, from the football archive. · @cfcunofficial (Chelsea Debs) London · Wikimedia Commons ↗ · Licence
- Zlatan Ibrahimović at a Sweden press conference in 2013. · Frankie Fouganthin · Wikimedia Commons ↗ · Licence
Career and background
In a December 2024 UEFA interview, Ibrahimović described the practical side of his Milan advisory work: staying close to the players, speaking to them daily and offering help drawn from his experience. He said his two spells at the club had given him happiness and affection, making the new role a way to contribute in return.Source: UEFA ↗
Relationship history
Helena Seger has recalled meeting Ibrahimović after he blocked her car in Malmö. Their relationship began in 2002, and they have two sons, Maximilian and Vincent. They have not married.
Before Helena, Ibrahimović was engaged to Mia Olhage. She spoke about their relationship in a contemporary 2001 interview, recalling how they met while she was working in Cyprus and he was still a Malmö player.
Relationship sources
- Helena Seger Town & Country ↗
- Mia Olhage Aftonbladet ↗
Children
- NameMaximilian IbrahimovićDate of birthOther parentHelena Seger ↗
- NameVincent IbrahimovićDate of birthOther parentHelena Seger ↗
Family life
His elder son Maximilian has pursued his own route into senior football. Ajax announced a six-month loan from AC Milan in January 2026, after spells in Hammarby’s academy, Milan’s youth setup and Milan Futuro. Ajax initially planned playing time with its under-23 side alongside opportunities to experience the first-team environment.Source: Ajax ↗








