Top 10 active footballers apart from Ronaldo and Messi 

#5 Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Manchester United)

You don't mess with Zlatan!

He adheres to what he says. And that's the reason why the mighty Swede is a beloved figure in the world of football. None can deny the charismatic aura and the particular style owned by Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

You could go as far as calling Ibra the greatest player of his generation. Why? Because of the different geographies in which he has proved himself. Most of the players find it difficult to adjust to life in certain regions.

Zlatan, however, has the ability to produce silverware in any place he sets his foot upon. The defence-oriented play in Serie A, the technicality in La Liga or the fast-forward attacking style of the Premier League. Nothing seems to dampen his spirits of conquering places wherever he goes. Apparently, from 2007 to 2017, Ibrahimovic has won eight titles in four different countries.

Add to that his endless funny quotes and controversies which make him arguably the best entertainer even off the pitch.

The only reason that can be cited for his position on the list is his bad luck at winning the Champions League and the World Cup. The best in the world need to have those medals around their necks. Although the World Cup is impossible, Zlatan still has a chance of winning the Champions League with Manchester United.

Should this slide end in Zlatan's way, it would be like: It's the Champions League and FIFA World Cup trophies that are unlucky because Zlatan hasn't won them!