5 world class footballers who could have made it big in other sports

#1 Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is now playing in the MLS for the LA Galaxy

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is one of the best players of his generation. However, the former Barcelona man is known just as much for his personality off the pitch, as he is for his performances on it.

Ibrahimovich's height and strength have made him an imposing force that opposition defenders struggle to cope with, and it is not hard to imagine the Swedish striker as a combat fighter.

Ibrahimovic even obtained a black belt in Taekwondo at the age of just 17, and the Swede seriously considered a career in the sport. The striker's passion for the sport is clear as he continues to practice combat sports, however, Ibrahimovic ultimately chose football as his career path, and there is no doubting that this was a wise choice.