Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s all-time top ten goals
By Roy Emanuel
7) vs. France – 2012
To describe Zlatan Ibrahimovic as a legend in Sweden is not simply hyperbole, but instead a statement of fact. In 2014, a Swedish newspaper voted him to be the second-greatest Swedish athlete in history, behind only tennis player Bjorn Borg.
On the pitch, his amazing skill drove the national side to success in several different competitions. At Euro 2012, a disappointing group-stage exit did provide an unforgettable moment from the team captain.
In Sweden’s final match of the tournament, they were locked in a 0-0 draw in the second half with France. A move up the right flank resulted in a high, looping cross into the French penalty area.
Ibra would take care of the rest.
The magnificent number ten caught the ball on a volley, and fired it into the back of the net with an athletic effort.
Their opponents were stunned, as Sweden went on to secure a 2-0 victory. Despite their elimination after the final whistle, Zlatan’s fantastic sequence is still considered by many to be one of his best strikes.
Sweden would miss out on the 2014 World Cup, and suffer yet another early exit at Euro 2016. Not always surrounded by the best of talent, Ibra made his nation’s games must-see action.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic gave his all for Sweden, and literally did all he could to make their attack potent.