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Is Zlatan Ibrahimovic as good as Messi and Ronaldo?

Never short on confidence, he believes he is the best in the world, saying he has just as much quality as Ronaldo or Messi. “If we are talking about intrinsic quality, then they have nothing more than me," Ibrahimovic told a press conference, cited by Football Italia.

Who is better Zlatan or Messi?

Ibrahimovic vs Messi - who is the better player? Ibrahimovic has played less than 30% of the games in the league. We only show records for players who played more than 30% of the team played time. Messi has played less than 30% of the games in the league.

What Zlatan said about Messi and Ronaldo?

Zlatan Ibrahimovic believes Lionel Messi is better than Cristiano Ronaldo, but insists neither of them are the greatest footballer of all time, with Brazilian legend Ronaldo taking that prize in his opinion.

Is Zlatan Ibrahimovic the goat?

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What Zlatan Ibrahimovic said about Ronaldo?

However, Ibrahimovic passed over the legendary duo to name Brazilian icon Ronaldo as the best player to have graced the football pitch. Asked for his definitive verdict on the greatest of all time debate, he responded: "Ronaldo the Phenomenon. As a child I imitated him."

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Did Zlatan play with Messi?

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is perfectly capable of saying that Lionel Messi had the privilege of playing alongside him for one year in Barcelona. But at the same time, the Swedish striker has always expressed his admiration for the Argentinian, who shared 2009-2010 season with him in Spain, winning more than a title.

Who's better Zlatan or Ronaldo?

As such, Ronaldo has the advantage, while he has also proven a more consistent scorer so far this campaign: In only four of Real Madrid's 17 games has Ronaldo not hit the net, whereas Zlatan has surprisingly failed to score in nine of his 17 matches for PSG so far.

Is Zlatan the best striker ever?

Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been a top-five striker in Europe ever since he exploded on to the scene at Malmo. His technical skill and outrageous technique belie his big, burly somatotype, and his goal return at both Milan and Paris Saint-Germain has been simply breathtaking.

Who is the god of football all time?

The football game has been graced by some of the most unparalleled talents over the years, but very few of them could be named in contention for the mantle of the god of football. So, who is the god of football? The answer would be Argentinian footballer, Diego Maradona.

Who has more records Messi or Ronaldo?

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 804 goals in 1106 games in his entire career (0.72 goals per game). Meanwhile, Lionel Messi has scored 759 goals in 957 games (0.79 goals per game).

How fast is Ronaldo's shot?

Apparently, that strike was said to have been kicked at an incredible speed of 210.9 kilometres per hour (131.82 miles per hour).

Who is better Messi or Ronaldo?

While Ronaldo currently has more goals overall, Messi has the edge in the scoring department, with a higher season average (39.5 to 35), having hit a high of 73 goals in 2011-12.

Is Ibrahimovic a legend?

'Big honour'

"He's a great footballer, one of the best in the world. He's a legend, so it's of course a big honour for us to play him," Rushiti told AFP. As a former promising young footballer himself, though he had to retire after an injury, Rushiti said Zlatan had already been an inspiration to him.

Who is the No 1 striker in the world?

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Who is the best CDM of all time?

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Is Messi short?

Ultimately, Messi's short stature (5 feet, 7 inches), combined with his speed and relentless attacking style, has drawn comparisons to another famous Argentinian footballer, Diego Maradona. Lionel Messi at a Barcelona soccer match, April 2017.

Is Zlatan the best player?

Zlatan Ibrahimovic told ESPN he is the best player ever to feature in Major League Soccer, having spent two years at the LA Galaxy. The Sweden forward moved to the United States in 2018 following 18 months in the Premier League with Manchester United, a stint curtailed by a serious knee injury.

Why is Ibrahimovic the best?

But with his technical quality, his mental strength—not many guys can consistently be expected to carry teams without it becoming too much for them—and his vision on the field, Ibrahimovic is a phenomenal team player. He brings the best out of those around him and has done consistently for the better part of a decade.

Is Ibrahimovic injured?

As reported by Sky Sports Italia, Ibrahimovic will be forced to miss at least 10 days of action due to a knee overload, forcing him to undergo treatment. He will miss the upcoming matches against Genoa and Lazio, as well as the Coppa Italia semi-finals against intercity rivals Inter.