People often write after they finish their career, or they don't play anymore, or they are not anymore active. So I say, why do that? And let's do it differently.
— Zlatan Ibrahimovic
The way that I opened the door for the young people that come from where I come from and that have a different background, that is what I want to be remembered for.
I'm like the wine. The older I get, the better I get.
I did many stupid things. I made many mistakes, but I learnt from everything. I still make mistakes; I still learn from them. Nobody is perfect.
I read all the time that people think I'm arrogant. They say I am cocky, a bad character. I had that from a young age. But when they meet me, they say, 'That image doesn't fit you.'
I respect the Premier League.
I am a guy who likes those who drive through red lights.
Lionel Messi is awesome.
I got a bike when I was little, a BMX. I called it 'Fido Dido' after the tough little cartoon guy with spiked hair. I thought he was the coolest thing ever.
My confidence can come back very quickly.
I always drive like a madman.
Who is most deserving of all of the money that I, Zlatan, am paid? The answer is Zlatan.
When you buy me, you are buying a Ferrari. If you drive a Ferrari, you put premium petrol in the tank, you hit the motorway, and you step on the gas.
Some things is made by destiny, yes, other things by hard work, but quality you don't learn. Quality you are born with.
When people criticize me, instead of putting my head down, it gives me energy to do even more.
If I had an ego as big as the Eiffel Tower, would I have won this many collective trophies? I know people like to talk about it. And O.K., I am not going to answer every story. But maybe I will let my collective trophies speak for themselves. I don't know many other footballers who have won as much. Do you?
At Barca, players were banned from driving their sports cars to training.
Best player I ever played against? I mean, I played against many, many good players, so I don't know who to keep. I would say Ronaldo the Fenomeno.
I want to be remembered as the football player I was. The private person is nobody's business.
I always want to become better. If never being satisfied is a problem, then I have it. At least it's a good problem.
I have a big heart.
The day I leave Paris is the day I go down a level or quit football.
I am happy in Paris.
When I arrived at Barcelona, I was following a dream, but I now realize sometimes it's better to be content with what you have rather than follow a dream which nearly kills you.
I do love cars.
Nothing is written in stone, as a career is an unpredictable journey.
When you are the invisible man to the head coach, the only option is to head for the exit.
Whenever life's at a standstill, I need some action.
It is nice to know that even David Beckham doesn't have good taste in everything.
If I'd gone into taekwondo, I'd probably have won several Olympic medals.
When I started to play football, when I was around 15, 16, I remember the players that played on the national team and noticed that it was only typically Swedish guys.
I think I am difficult to satisfy, because when I win something, I'm already thinking about the next step, and that is maybe a problem for me. I'm not enjoying the moment. I'm already on the mission to win the next trophy.
I'm not someone who feels settled.
Jose Mourinho is a big star... he's cool.
People are very curious and have written a lot of things about me. Right or not. I never comment on those things, because it's not much of my thing to comment on everything that's written about me.
I decide my future. I decide what I want to do. Nobody else. If I decide this will be my last year, maybe it is. If I decide it will be my last contract, I decide that. Nobody else. So I will decide when the moment is there.
That's my hunger. If I start to relax, and I lose that, then I had better stop my football. I need that hunger. I still feel I need to do things 10 times better than other players. Just to be accepted and to improve myself.
I always put myself second - I like to make others happy.
I will not look back and say, 'I should have played in England.'
I know I'm good enough. I don't need to show it to you. Either you know who I am, or you don't.
I'm a guy of 92kg. I haven't got the physique of someone who can work back and then sprint up front again throughout a match!
People trash talk me.
Every player needs a little time to adjust to new teammates and the mentality of the coach when you change clubs.
I do not need a trophy to tell myself that I am the best.
If anything, the children of Paris should be giving me even more money for having the privilege of being in the same city as my incredible quality. And so should David Beckham. Call it a Zlaritable donation.
I think I'm like wine. The older I get, the better I get.
You were born as the one you are.
My father is from Bosnia, and my mother is from Croatia, but I was born in Sweden.
Do you know what I love about hunting? That I am no one in the woods, no one at all. I thought the animals might recognize me, but they didn't. They did not even ask me for any autographs.
I don't like to talk about myself.
