#Ibra500: Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores his 500th career goal
What's the story
The Swedish football legend, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, scored his 500th career goal while playing for LA Galaxy in their match against Toronto FC. Notably, the landmark goal by Zlatan came in a losing cause. This makes Zlatan only the third, among active footballers, to reach the 500-goal mark. The other two individuals are Leo Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Here's more about this achievement.
Exploits
Ruler of the world: Zlatan scored wherever he went
No other world-class player has changed clubs as often as Zlatan From Ajax, Juventus, AC, and Inter Milan, Barcelona, United, to PSG- Zlatan has shown he is the boss. He is one of the most decorated footballers, as well, with 33 trophies to his name. His 500th goal came in the most Zlatan-esque way possible- with a roundhouse kick.
Tally
Goal distribution: When and where the strikes came
Zlatan started at Malmo (18 goals) and then moved to Ajax (48 goals). Then came Juventus (26 goals), Inter Milan (66), Barcelona (22) and AC Milan (56). Zlatan netted in 156 times for PSG. Moving to United, he scored 29 and with LA he has scored 17 times. He has 438 club goals and the other 62 came from his international appearances for Sweden.
Twitter Post
Major League Soccer has posted the historic strike by Zlatan
Zlatan's 500th career goal is RIDICULOUS. 🔥#TORvLA #Zlatan500 https://t.co/gosg571udB
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) September 16, 2018
Twitter Post
LA Galaxy have congratulated their star with this video
Cristiano Ronaldo.
— LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy) September 16, 2018
Lionel Messi.
Zlatan Ibrahimović. @Ibra_official joins elite company as the third active player to score 500 career goals across his senior career between club and country. pic.twitter.com/umjiTefx4N
Achievements
The career achievements of Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Zlatan has won silverware wherever he went in his career. He lifted 2 Eredivisie titles with Ajax, 3 Serie A titles with Inter and one with AC Milan, one Spanish league with Barcelona and four Ligue 1 titles with PSG. He also won the Europa League with Manchester United, Coupe de France, Spanish Super Cup, and Italian Super Cup among others.
Records
Numerous records held by the Swedish legend
Zlatan is the only player to participate in the Champions League with seven different teams. Zlatan and Ronaldinho are the only ones to score in El Clasico, Derby della Madonnina (AC Milan vs Inter Milan), and Le Classique (PSG vs Marseilles). He is the only player in Barcelona's history to score in his first five league matches. Zlatan also netted in EPL's 2,5000th goal.