The 34-year-old will line up in what is likely to be his last major international tournament, in the hope of leading his country to glory.
Coming off yet another stellar season for Paris Saint-Germain, Zlatan Ibrahimovic is determined to make Euro 2016 a tournament to remember on a personal level, as well as for his Sweden side.
Role in the team
The Manchester United target is not only the focal point up front for the Swedes, but also their captain and leader. Having represented his country on 112 occasions, the mountainous attacker has netted 62 times. Without Ibrahimovic, it is difficult to fathom how Erik Hamrén’s side would have qualified for the upcoming tournament. He scored 11 of his nation’s 19 goals during the qualifying stages for Euro 2016, including three against fellow Scandinavian outfit Denmark in the play-offs.
There can be no underestimating the charismatic striker’s importance to his nation. He not only boasts a far superior array of talent in comparison to his teammates, but also a greater amount of pedigree, having won titles in the Netherlands, Italy, Spain and France.
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Recent form
Ibrahimovic is coming off the back of his best goal-scoring season in the French capital, having netted 38 times as well as providing 13 assists for the Parisiens in Ligue 1. The Swede was rampant as he led his side to retaining its title by a gargantuan 31-point margin, and received a standing ovation during his final match with the capital club for his outstanding contributions.
The 34-year-old is arguably in the best form of his career to date, scoring at a more than prolific rate for both club and country. Euro 2016 is expected to be another platform for the brilliant striker to showcase his ability, as he looks to tie up the best possible move at club level following his decision to leave PSG.
113 – Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored 113 league goals since 2012, at least 47 more than any other Ligue 1 player in the same period. Legend.
— OptaPaolo (@OptaPaolo) May 26, 2016
Conclusion
With his career nearing its end, it is now or never for Ibrahimovic, who has not always flourished in major international tournaments. France beckons as the big Swede aims to end his international career on a high. Over to you, Zlatan.
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