Zlatan Ibrahimović and MLS

   Zlatan Ibrahimović is one of the most prolific goal scorers that the world of soccer has ever seen and like most aging superstars he wants to come to MLS.  The Swedish international is one of the most accomplished players to play the game, winning titles wherever he has played in Europe and scoring goals in every fathomable way.  Ibrahimović has played for some of the most prestigious clubs in the world including: Ajax, Inter Milan, AC Milan, Juventus, Barcelona, and PSG.  Not only has he played in numerous leagues, his talent never seems to waiver.  There are always questions of what would happen if certain players had to move leagues where playing styles. physicality and competition are quite different.  This question makes some believe Messi may not be as prolific in a league like the Barclay's Premier League or Bundesliga, where physicality is part of the game and players do not receive calls for mere contact.  It is impressive that Ibrahimović has not been effected by the constant movement around the continent of Europe.  He is a true hired gun with seemingly no club loyalty, but thirsty to leave another league terrified of his 6'5 frame running at their defenses.

                           

  Everyone knows that Zlatan is a talent not seen every generation.  He is one player that you can say can literally score from anywhere in the attacking third and beyond. His sheer size is a sight to behold itself.  This size, however, is complemented with grace that is usually left for players far smaller and he has uncanny technical ability.  Not only is Zlatan a impressive talent, he also is quite interesting and very cocky.  He holds a black belt in taekwondo, and this expertise has led to martial arts type goals.  This has led to a flury of YouTube compilations of just Zlatan's martial arts style scoring exploits.  Zlatan is quite charismatic and cocky and often talks to himself in the third person.  In sports this is not unheard of in the US and it is often this cockiness which make the players great.  The unwaivering belief in one's ability and the ability to back it up.  Zlatan is the Terrell Owens of soccer and even though you may not like the attitude or what they say, you still want to know what they are saying.  The entertainment value in Zlatan coming to MLS will occur both on and off the field.  If you doubt the entertainment potentially coming to MLS you simply need to look at YouTube's 30 Crazy Things of Zlatan Ibrahimović.  Zlatan has expressed his desire to play in MLS, but only if he is able to contribute and win titles.  This is the type of player we should want in this league.  Although Ibrahimović will be 34 when his PSG contract is up, he should still be more than able to score goals.  He is not slow, but his game does not  revolve speed.  He is a poacher and an opportunist who will take the league by storm.  In my eyes, I already see where he will be plying his trade: New York City FC.  Zlatan already has a penthouse on Manhattan and he will give the new MLS club the star power they need.  Zlatan has expressed that he is not as well known in America as he should be and I believe that in a few years time the entire sporting public in this country will know his name.