Having once been labelled as one of the best players in the world, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, now retired, has identified the world’s top five players.
Three of the top five players, according to Ibrahimovic, are currently part of the France national team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Michael Olise, Ousmane Dembele, and Kylian Mbappe are the stars the former Sweden captain mentioned on Fox Sports.
This was after France, led by Kylian Mbappe, had dominated Sweden for a smooth passage to the round of 16 of the biggest footballing event in the world.
The other players that make up the top five are Spain’s Lamine Yamal and Norway’s Erling Haaland.
Erling Haaland (Norway) looks on during Round of 32 FIFA World Cup 2026, Ivory Coast and Norway, Dallas Stadium, Arlington, United States on June 30 2026. (Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
ZAPOPAN, MEXICO – JUNE 26: Lamine Yamal (C) of Spain controls the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Uruguay and Spain at Guadalajara Stadium on June 26, 2026 in Zapopan, Mexico. (Photo by Cesar Gomez/Jam Media/Getty Images)
East Rutherford, United States – June 30: Michael Olise of France controls the Ball during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between France and Sweden at New York New Jersey Stadium on June 30, 2026 in East Rutherford, United States. (Photo by Harry Langer/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images)
East Rutherford, United States – June 30: Ousmane Dembele of France controls the Ball during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between France and Sweden at New York New Jersey Stadium on June 30, 2026 in East Rutherford, United States. (Photo by Harry Langer/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JUNE 30: Kylian Mbappe #10 of France celebrates his goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 football match between France and Sweden at New York New Jersey Stadium on June 30, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)
Lionel Messi, Ibrahimović believes, is in a class of his own – apparently incomparable. As usual, he ignored the G.O.A.T. of others, Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo.
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