Mika Zibanejad

Mika Zibanejad is a Swedish professional ice hockey center in the NHL and is currently serving as an alternative captain for the New York Rangers. He began his NHL career with the Ottawa Senators as a sixth overall pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.

After his selection by the Ottawa Senators, Mika joined them for the 2011-2012 season. However, in this season, he played only 9 games with the Senators, scoring just one point. Later, he went back to Djurgårdens IF in Sweden for a brief time. Due to NHL Lockout, Mika spent the 2012-2013 season with Binghamton Senators, an affiliated team of Senators in the AHL. He returned to the NHL in January 2013 and hit his first goal against the Montreal Canadiens.

Mika's game continued to improve steadily and in the 2015-2016 season, he achieved a milestone with 21 goals and 30 assists. In 2016, Mika was traded to the New York Rangers and with this shift, he began a new chapter in his professional journey.

Mika Zibanejad’s early life

Born on April 18, 1993, in Sweden, Mika is currently 30 years old. As a child, Mika was very passionate about sports and played football; however, later, his passion shifted to ice hockey. At the age of 6, he started his hockey journey with Hammarby IF where he spent seven seasons till 2008.

The following year, he joined the AIK ID's youth program, where he embarked on his hockey career. His performance in the youth program caught the attention of Djurgårdens IF and played for their J18 and J20 teams for the 2009-2010 season. Mika debuted in the Swedish Ice Hockey League on December 7, 2010, and marked his great performance there.

Mika also played in the KHL, where the Lokomotiv Yaroslavl drafted him in the 2010 KHL Junior draft. In 2011, he signed a 2-year contract with Djurgården and became a regular there. Mika showcased great skills and potential there and his achievements made him one of the most successful junior players under the age of 18, playing with the senior team.

Mika Zibanejad’s personal information

Mika's talent is not only limited to ice hockey; he is also a popular DJ and music producer. He has released a few songs like “Forever” in 2017, “Can't Go Back Home” in 2018, “Moves” and “Nobody” in 2019, and “By My Side'' in 2020. “Moves” featured Hot Shade and Mike Perry. Hot Shade continued his association with Mika in “Nobody” and “By My Side,” featuring Melina Borglow.

Mika Zibanejad’s family background

Although Mika belongs to Huddinge, Sweden, his family is a blend of different cultures. His father, Mehrdad, is of Iranian descent, and his mother, Ritva, belongs to Paltamo, Finland. Mika's father left Iran in 1983 due to religious persecution.

With diverse backgrounds, Mika knows multiple languages, including Persian, English, Finnish and Swedish. Mika's maternal stepbrother also plays ice hockey and has played professionally in many lower-tier European leagues.

Mika Zibanejad’s wife

After courting for over 11 years, Mika married his long-time girlfriend, Irma Helin, on August 28, 2021. Irma has been a Swedish professional footballer and a broadcaster for the Discovery Channel Show, making her a well-known figure.

Mika Zibanejad’s kids

Mika and his wife Irma recently welcomed a baby girl on September 1, 2023, and they have named her Elle. Mika announced this good news on social media and the couple is currently enjoying their time with their newborn baby. Despite Mika’s professional commitment that keeps him away from his family, he takes time to spend time with his wife and newborn baby.

Mika Zibanejad’s social media

Mika is active on social media. His Instagram account is zibanejad93, and he keeps sharing his professional and personal pictures there. He has 172K followers on Instagram.

Mika Zibanejad’s net worth

Mika has an impressive net worth of over $50 million, which he has earned through his hockey career, brand endorsements, and investments. He has been a promising player in the NHL with the Ottawa Senators and now with the New York Rangers. Mika will earn $8,500,000 for the 2023-2024 season; his contract with the Rangers is for 8 years and is valued at $68,000,000.

Mika Zibanejad’s brand endorsements

Although Mika is a solid player focused on his hockey career in hockey, it is known that he has entered into multiple brand endorsement contracts. However, the details of these deals are not available in the public domain.

Mika Zibanejad’s accomplishments

Mika has had an amazing career with the New York Rangers so far. On March 5, 2020, he hit 5 goals in a single game and became the third player in the Ranger's history to do so. In the 2020-2021 season, he again proved himself by scoring a hat-trick in consecutive games against the Philadelphia Flyers. Due to his excellent performance, he was voted for the NHL All-Star Game in 2022.

Mika Zibanejad’s investments

Many athletes invest their wealth in different sources that bring them additional income. However, they like to keep their financial information hidden. Mika also keeps his wealth investment plans under wraps.

Mika Zibanejad’s contracts

The 30-year-old Swedish ice hockey player has signed four contracts throughout his career in the NHL and the combined value of all his contracts is $105,325,000. The Ottawa Senators drafted him in the first round of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft and the first contract he signed with the Senators was worth $5,325,000 for three years. He is currently under contract with the New York Rangers for 8 years; the value of the contract is $68,000,000 with a cap hit of $8,500,000.

Mika Zibanejad’s diet

Athletes like Mika have to follow a strict diet to maintain the weight needed to play efficiently. There is no diet chart available of what Mika consumes daily. However, Mika’s diet is customized and closely monitored by his coach, like any other player in the NHL.

Mika Zibanejad career stats

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Mika Zibanejad’s house

After Mika's selection in the NHL, he shifted to the USA as his profession demanded. NHL players have to relocate according to the team's demands they are playing with. Mika had a house in the Island Park area, which is a popular residential area among NHL players.

Mika currently lives in New York as his team, New York Rangers, is based in New York. His house is a few miles away from Madison Square Garden; however, the exact locality of his house is not known.

Mika Zibanejad’s cars

Mika owns many high-end cars, including Mercedes-Benz W113. He also has a Ferrari, which his brother gifted on his 25th birthday. He likes to ride luxury cars, but the details of his other vehicles are not available, nor has he posted any pictures of his cars.