Im a ferrari zlatan ibrahimovic professional footballs most mercurial player, swedish national hero, tabloid fixture, fashion icon, modernday philosopher and black belt in taekwondo. David lagercrantz, the ghostwriter of the swedes autobiography, i am zlatan, has revealed that the book was. Am zlatan the explosive, criticallyacclaimed memoir of zlatan ibrahimovich, one of the worlds most gifted and controversial footballers guardiola has no balls. If you know about football this book is a short corner worth taking. But if there is a single conclusion to be drawn from the two books, it is that. The purpose is not only to explore this tale, but also to draw a few, but decisive conclusions regard. I am zlatan the explosive, criticallyacclaimed memoir of zlatan ibrahimovich, one of the worlds most gifted and controversial footballers guardiola has no balls. Zlatan ibrahimovic exited major league soccer pretty much as he entered. Open, honest, funny and sad in equal measure, the story of the swedish striker from childhood to superstar is a mustread for any football fan, even if you think hes a bit. Then there is i am zlatan ibrahimovic which sits in a league of its own at the top end of the scale.
The attitudes of two of the best modern footballers couldnt be more different. Zlatan ibrahimovics 35 best quotes as manchester united release him zlatan ibrahimovic is one of the most entertaining footballers in the world both on and off the pitch. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read i am zlatan. Translate zlatan ibrahimovics book i am zlatan into english. I am zlatan ibrahimovic paperback international edition, september 24, 20. He has played for many of europes top teams, including ajax, juventus, inter milan, barcelona, ac milan, and, currently, paris saint. Zlatan ibrahimovic describes former manager pep guardiola as a. I am zlatan by zlatan ibrahimovic with david lagercrantz. I am zlatan by zlatan ibrahimovic as told to david lagercrantz this book is dedicated to my family and friends, to those who have stood by my side, on good days and bad.
There are no particular virtues that can cause an imbalance in zlatans personality and life, but he has to work hard and persistently to develop those special strengths that he desires to attain. Let me list a few important points from recent history. Zlatan ibrahimovics autobiography i am zlatan does not. The english public took against ibrahimovic early on, withholding their. I am zlatan ibrahimovic details zlatans life in his own words, from his early days in rosengard heres another article that gets into it to his progress as a player from the local soccer club through some of the biggest clubs in the world e. With success in england, zlatan ibrahimovic strikes a blow.
Zlatan ibrahimovic 35 best quotes as manchester united. Zlatan ibrahimovic tends to be quite adaptable, and he finds it easy to fit into most social set ups and vocational fields. The best footballers autobiography of recent years. In new statesman, author simon kuper praises i am zlatan ibrahimovic, the english translation of the swedish footballers autobiography 20, and repeats a story that. I am zlatan ibrahimovic by mikkel mathiasen on prezi. If a ball isnt the point at least try the link below. Growing up as a boy i loved soccer and i still do to this day.
Like i like being around warriors, and mihajlovic was a bruiser. As might be suggested by the title of his autobiography i am zlatan modesty has seldom detained him. I am zlatan is a biography of one of the best soccer players in the world, zlatan ibrahimovic. Three words which dont automatically spring to mind when thinking of zlatan ibrahimovic, but thats a theme which keeps returning throughout his excellent autobiography. F ootball, zlatan ibrahimovic says in the course of what might well be the most compelling autobiography ever to appear under a footballers name, was. A better way than stealing bicycles in the harsh suburb of malmo where he grew up as the child of immigrant parents. I am zlatan ibrahimovic by zlatan ibrahimovic books on. The image of zlatan ibrahimovic may just have dampened slightly. There are rarely dull moments around precocious talents like zlatan and his one liners were always memorable, so here is my compilation of 20 of the best zlatan ibrahimovic quotes.
Moi, zlatan ibrahimovic french pocket book apr 16 2014 by zlatan ibrahimovic author 4. His recollection of events makes you want to search youtube for the goals and. I also had the misfortune to have been broken several pages of the book at reception. Arguably the worlds best player who will not be competing in world cup 2014 is zlatan ibrahimovic of sweden and paris saintgermain. I am zlatan by zlatan ibrahimovic overdrive rakuten. Aleksandar hemon, national book award finalist and author of the lazarus project i love this book. F ootball, zlatan ibrahimovic says in the course of what might well be the most.
In his autobiography, i am zlatan, he described using the haughty dismissal of the english news media as a motivational tool before playing and scoring, twice for barcelona against. The book leaves off just before he joins paris saintgermain. I am zlatan ibrahimovic by zlatan ibrahimovic, david lagercrantz, and ruth urbom. I am zlatan ibrahimovic few footballers write nowadays, and still fewer write in depth. Red devils fans will be hoping it was the first of many. We havent had a goalscorer like him in france for a long time. At first, zlatan took his coachs words to heart, but after hearing those words repeatedly and without doing anything to warrant them, zlatan began to feel as if there was perhaps something more that guardiola was alluding to that zlatan was failing to grasp. Zlatan, as he is usually known, is a giant swede with a ballet dancers feet. I am a fan of soccer football, depending on where you hail, and although i dont usually read autobiographies of sports people, i decided to make an exception for zlatan. Arsenal wanting him to take a trial, rafts of insults directed at pep guardiola and barcelona in general, but the actual. Fiery soccer star zlatan ibrahimovic has captivated fans with his superb. Moving on to manchester united in 2016, ibrahimovic helped the english club win. The french footballer jeanpierre papin was impressed to say. Zlatan ibrahimovic personality profile celebrities galore.
I am zlatan ibrahimovic details zlatan s life in his own words, from his early days in rosengard heres another article that gets into it to his progress as a player from the local soccer club through some of the biggest clubs in the world e. I also want to dedicate it to all the kids out there, those who feel different and dont fit in. Zlatan ibrahimovic todays questions are the most overrated on the planet huw silk. Pdf i am zlatan by zlatan ibrahimovic as told to david. Thats a shame, of course, since ibra is one of the world. Good leaders avoid an issue, the great leaders learn to face the issue head on. I am zlatan reveals a rare and ferocious intelligence, willpower and godgiven talent most recently exhibited when zlatan scored all 4 goals for sweden in a 42 victory against england. In the twitter age, footballers prefer to post their opinions in twoline bulletins rather.
He has won the league title in nine of his past ten seasons, with clubs in. I am zlatan is a story of hope and grit and what an immigrant kid who comes from nothing can accomplish with hard work and belief in himself. A topscoring striker with paris saintgermain and captain of the swedish national team, he has dominated the worlds most storied teams, including ajax, juventus, inter milan, barcelona, and ac milan. Below is the list of the players who dominated football before the era of messironaldo. Daring, flashy, innovative, volatileno matter what they call him, zlatan ibrahimovic is one of soccers brightest stars. Zlatan ibrahimovic is a professional soccer player, one of the worlds most prolific strikers, and captain of his native sweden. In his own inimitable style, zlatan recalls every struggle, every goal. Zlatan ibrahimovics hilarious autobiography reveals. November 2012 sweden played england the score 4 2 all four goals were scored by zlatan.
Im sure zlatan is currently saying something along the lines. Ibrahimovic is the definitive modern sporting icon matthew syed the best. F ootball, zlatan ibrahimovic says in the course of what might well be the most compelling autobiography ever to appear under a footballers name, was just a way to get noticed. A photographic journey around planet zlatan including interviews with.
Zlatan ibrahimovic is a six foot five inch swede whose parents are. Welli dont knowyoull have to ask your wife about that after being criticised by john carew. Reflection i can identify with this book, because i play soccer, and as said this book is about zlatan making it to the pros, and to becoming the worlds most expensive player. The ten best quotes from i am zlatan ibrahimovic back. Zlatan ibrahimovics hilarious autobiography reveals footballs. He has played for many of europes top teams, including ajax, juventus, inter milan, barcelona, ac milan, and, currently, paris saintgermain, where he is the leagues leading goalscorer. I am zlatan the explosive, criticallyacclaimed memoir of manchester united star zlatan ibrahimovic, one of the worlds most gifted and controversial footballers why be a fiat when you can be a ferrari. This is the story of how a swedish immigrant rose from poverty to become a football genius. The american dream accomplished by a bosnian swedish teen from a big family. A topscoring striker and captain of the swedish national team, he has dominated the worlds most storied teams, including ajax, juventus, inter milan, barcelona, ac milan, and paris saintgermain. The young cocky zlatan faces many obstacles in becoming one of the worlds best.
Written by annie eaves from sport witness little boy lost. Each chapter has a summary of his experience then several players or the coach from the team tell their experience with zlatan and then zlatan tells his experience. I am zlatan ibrahimovic by zlatan ibrahimovic penguin. Swedish international footballer zlatan ibrahimovic has released his autobiography, i am zlatan in two languages, swedish and italian. Zlatan ibrahimovic announced himself to the english game with a terrific header to win manchester united the community shield on sunday. Zlatan ibrahimovic is a truly inspiring person and is looked at as a role model. This book is written by david lagercrantz, he has written a number of other published books but this was his first biography, and he does an outstanding job, he wonderfully describes life stories of zlatan childhood through adulthood.
I am zlatan by zlatan ibrahimovic as told to david lagercrantz. It is divided into chapters representing each team and statistics. His fourth goal, a 30yard overhead kick with his back to goal. Throughout the book i enjoyed learning about his childhood growing up and his first years playing professional soccer as a young teen. What carew does with a football, i can do with an orange. But even in a book this selfregarding there is one passage that strays.
My story on and off the field ebook written by zlatan ibrahimovic. Descriptive statement summary zlatan ibrahimovic doesnt really care much for what other people think. There are good football books and there are bad football books. Listen to i am zlatan ibrahimovic by zlatan ibrahimovic at. Whether there will be a greater ibra effect following the conclusion of his. I am zlatan ibrahimovic 2011 read online free book by. We believe that due to the popularity of ibrahimovic that his autobiography should be translated and released in the english language. And i am zlatan ibrahimovic, perhaps the best recent autobiography by a footballer, has at last appeared in english. A unique read inside the mind of one of the most talented footballers. I am zlatan ibrahimovic a autobiography from a nobody becoming a somebody.