Zlatan Ibrahimović opens up about a powerful and emotional moment early in his career — the story behind the name on the back of his shirt.
When Zlatan first joined Ajax, he made what he now calls a mistake: choosing to wear “Zlatan” instead of “Ibrahimović” on his jersey.
Everyone — the media, the fans — was calling him Zlatan. And it got into his head.
But every time he saw his father, he noticed something. His father never said anything, but Zlatan could feel the disappointment.
So he made a choice: to honor his family name, and wear “Ibrahimović” with pride — not just for himself, but for the generations to come.
It became more than a name. It became a legacy.
This is the kind of story that shows you the heart behind the legend.
Watch till the end — and ask yourself: Would you make the same decision?
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