Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s all-time top ten goals
By Roy Emanuel
6) vs. SC Bastia – 2013
Founded in 1970, Paris Saint-Germain had enjoyed moderate success throughout their history. Two Ligue 1 titles and eight Coupe de France trophies were only the beginning when everything changed in 2011, as new ownership made Les Parisiens one of the wealthiest clubs on the planet.
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic was the star attraction when he moved to the French capital the following year, and his time at the Parc des Princes was the stuff of true legends. The forward scored 156 goals across all competitions during his four seasons with PSG.
He netted several incredible strikes, but one from the 2013-14 campaign against SC Bastia was truly special.
Eventually named Ligue 1’s Goal of the Season, an otherwise routine 4-0 thrashing featured a unique volley that few have ever witnessed before.
A pass into the penalty area takes a deflection, and soars high into the air. Positioning himself with his back to goal and with a defender marking him closely, it certainly does not appear that Ibra will be able to make much of the situation.
But with his imaginative mind (and feet) at work, Zlatan wraps his right boot around his opposition and scores with a spectacular back-heel effort.
The home crowd completely erupts, energised by what their striker just did.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic can attack in many ways. However, it can be argued that his greatest assets are his creativity and the confidence to try things that other footballers would not.