#4 Zlatan Ibrahimovic still proving his worth at 35
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When Zlatan Ibrahimovic announced that he was joining Manchester United in the summer, many suspected that his age and supposedly injury-prone body would succumb to the demands of competing in the Premier League. Five months on and the Swedish star has showed that he has a lot to offer even at 35.
16 goals in all competitions at Christmas is nothing short of a fantastic return for a player whom United signed for exactly nothing after Paris St. Germain released him at the completion of his contract last season. A brace at the Hawthorns, including the strength and pace to waltz in between two defenders before scoring a deflected goal, showed that he is capable of performing at the highest level even in the toughest league in the world.
His tendency to drop deep to help his side retain possession adds another dimension to his game apart from goals. He definitely remains an important figure in United’s season as they approach the New Year. His next challenge will be to continue his goal-scoring run during a busy festive period.
