3 former Barcelona forwards who are still doing great at the clubs they play for

David Villa
David Villa

#2 Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Ibrahimovic spent only two seasons with Barcelona and is best known for his time at Paris Saint-Germain. The 37-year-old is known most for two things -- scoring outrageous goals, and his off-field controversial statements. This does not take away the fact that the Swede is a remarkably talented player.

After achieving success with Juventus and Inter Milan, Zlatan joined hands with Barcelona for €46 million in addition to the exchange of striker Eto'o to Inter. Even though the initial contract was for 5 years, Ibra only stayed with The Catalans for two seasons.

He allegedly left as Messi wanted to play in the middle which took away Zlatan's freedom in that position. His relations with the then club manager Pep Guardiola were also not the best and the two were not on speaking terms after Zlatan blasted him in the dressing room after a game.

Post Barcelona, Ibra joined AC Milan where he enjoyed two successful seasons, scoring 56 goals in 85 appearances. On 17 July 2012, the Swedish international signed for PSG and went on to have 4 historical seasons with them.

He scored 156 goals for Paris Saint-Germain in 180 appearances, making him their all-time 2nd-highest top goalscorer after Edinson Cavani. Post PSG, Zlatan spent two seasons with Manchester United before moving for MLS side LA Galaxy on 23 March 2018, for whom he still plays.

The 37-year-old made an immediate impact at the club and scored a phenomenal goal from a volley 45 yards out and another goal with a header in the 4–3 win against Los Angeles FC. He is killing it with the MLS side and has already scored 22 goals in 27 appearances for them.

Zlatan is also the all-time top scorer for Sweden with 62 goals in 116 appearances. He retired from the national team after their disastrous outing at the Euro 2016, during which he was captain.

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