MLS: 5 Manchester United players who have impacted the MLS

George Best
George Best

#2 Zlatan Ibrahimovic:

Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Zlatan Ibrahimovic

When Ibrahimovic first joined Manchester United, he proclaimed that “I won’t be the King of Manchester. I will be the God of Manchester.” He went on to score 17 goals at the age of 35, helping United to 3 trophies in his debut season and silencing his doubters. However, a serious injury meant that he had to pull the curtains on his short stay in England.

Later in January 2018, he made a move to La Galaxy and the MLS was blessed with the presence of a bona fide superstar. The Swede didn’t take time to make his mark in America and volleyed from a ridiculous 40 yards to score an absolutely sublime goal on his debut. It is this innate self-confidence and aura that sets Ibrahimovic apart from any other footballer on the planet.

He is a brand by himself and one of the most popular personalities in the world. Most people tune in to watch MLS just to see Ibrahimovic play. Judging by his goal tally of 26 goals in 30 appearances for La Galaxy, it is fair to say he has taken the MLS by storm. With Ibrahimovic plying his trade in the league, it is certain that he is going to attract millions of viewers from all over the world, thereby enhancing the MLS' popularity.

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