Published 15:26 IST, November 5th 2019

Zlatan Ibrahimovic: Awards the Swedish legend hasn't won so far

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is having a spectacular football career, however, the star has not won every major individual award. Let us look at some of these awards.

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Swedish football legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic on Monday lost out on  Major League Soccer (MLS)'s Most Valuable Player Award to Los Angeles FC’s Carlos Vela. Mexican won prestigious award in Los Angeles after scoring a record 34 league goals. Ibrahimovic, on or hand, h scored 30 goals during same period. Vela also h 15 assists to his credit, which is third-highest in tally. For all his prowess, Ibrahimovic has t won some of football's top awards which are given below -

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Ballon D'Or

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is having a prolific football career. Even at of 38, player is a constant threat for his MLS side. However, Ibrahimovic has never won most reputed award for a footballer, Ballon D'Or. He ranked fourth in 2013 minations.

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FIFA Best

Ibrahimovic is yet to get his hands on FIFA Award for best player in world. award was introduced in 2017 as contract between FIFA and FFP ended.

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Premier League Player of Year

Ibrahimovic played for Manchester United under Jose Mourinho for two seasons, but could t win Premier League Player of  Year award. He also failed to win any hours in UEFA Europa League.

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Golden Boot

Golden Boot is awarded to top goal scorer across top five leagues in Europe. However, Ibrahimovic has failed to win Golden Boot in his career so far despite being one of favourites to win it nearly every year.

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UEFA Player of Year

UEFA Player of Year is awarded to player who has been exceptional throughout Champions League campaign. He has never won Champions League and hence award is a distant dream for player. However, he was a part of Champions League Team of Season for Year 2013-14.

 

13:57 IST, November 5th 2019