5 of our favorite footballers who are nearing the end of their careers

#1 Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Sweden, Manchester United)

Ibrahimovic has won 13 championships in four different leagues

Age: 36 years

Position: Striker

Clubs: Malmö FF, Ajax, Juventus, Inter Milan, Barcelona, Milan, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United

Country: Sweden

Honours:

Club: Serie A - 4, Supercoppa Italiana - 3, La Liga - 1, Supercopa de España - 2, UEFA Super Cup - 1, FIFA Club World Cup - 1, Ligue 1 - 4, Coupe de France - 2, Coupe de la Ligue - 3, Trophée des Champions - 3, EFL Cup - 1, UEFA Europa League - 1, FA Community Shield - 1, Dutch Eredivisie - 2, KNVB Cup - 1

One of the most recognizable figures in world football, Zlatan Ibrahimović is rated as one of the best forwards in the world. A ferocious striker of the ball, Ibrahimovic has enjoyed a long and successful career in football, winning the Swedish Football of the year 11 times. He retired from international football after Euro 2016.

A journeyman throughout his career, the Swedish superstar has turned out for a number of top clubs across Europe and won trophies almost everywhere he has been. He is widely regarded as one of the best strikers of his generation and has been a frequent goalscorer for club and country. He is known for his clinical finishing, heading ability, strength and versatility on the pitch. In his prime, Ibrahimovic was characterised by his pace, agility and skill on the ball.

The self-anointed "God of football" is currently plying his trade for Manchester United in England. Ibrahimović has been constantly linked with the MLS and is expected to see out his playing career in the USA.