Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s all-time top ten goals
By Roy Emanuel
8) vs. Fiorentina – 2009
Zlatan Ibrahimovic signed with Inter Milan under unique circumstances, moving from rival Juventus after the Old Lady’s match-fixing scandal relegated the club from Serie A. Upon his decision he stated that he supported the Nerazzurri as a child, certainly making him a popular addition at the San Siro.
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Success followed him as well, winning three consecutive league titles and scoring goals at an incredible rate. His work in open play is often magnificent, but Ibra is also lethal in free-kick situations.
With intense power and accuracy, Zlatan can be a goalscoring threat from almost anywhere in the final third. Against ACF Fiorentina in 2009, that skillset left fans absolutely speechless with a thunderous long-range effort.
Inter earn a free-kick from 32 metres out, and were probably considering various options with how to take it. But with Ibrahimovic, having a go is never too far out.
Zlatan unleashes a blast that shocked nearly everyone, and one opposing defender even had to acknowledge the magic with a handshake.
Inter Milan enjoyed an outstanding period of success during the end of the previous decade, with many talented individuals in the squad. But few brought so many different dimensions to the game like Ibra did.
Whether on the ball or preparing for a free-kick, every defence must prepare properly for Zlatan Ibrahimovic (even if it doesn’t work most times).