The Ibrahimovic saga does not end. While his father, Zlatan, stopped his career a few months ago, Vincent Ibrahimovic has just been integrated into the Swedish under-fifteen training program.
Football is more than ever a family affair. While on the French selection side, the Hernandez brothers and Thuram are being talked about at the highest level, there is also something new regarding the Swedish selection. If there is no question of the A team yet, it could well be that in the not so distant future, Zlatan Ibrahimovic will see one of his offspring imitating him and wearing the yellow and blue jersey of Sweden.
Second son of the former professional footballer who played for AC Milan, FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, Vincent Ibrahimovic chose the same path as his father. Occupying the position of midfielder, the teenager is one of sixty-six hopefuls selected as part of the training program organized in December by the Swedish under-fifteen selection, according to Sportbladet.
“We should not make comparisons”
Asked about this choice of integrated Vincent Ibrahimovic, the coach of the Swedish U15s, highlighted the qualities of the promising midfielder. “ According to the matches I have seen on video, he is a central midfielder who has a good passing game, who is able to find his way around the pitch and who is also a good finisher. » However, some preferred to procrastinate and put an end to possible (and almost inevitable) comparisons between father and son Ibrahimovic.
Former Sweden coach, Janne Andersson gave his clear opinion: “ I understand the turmoil there could be if Vincent Ibrahimovic was selected. His father is one of the best Swedish players of all time. (…) But we shouldn’t make too many comparisons between them. In my opinion, that wouldn’t really be fair, although it’s obviously very exciting. » While Vincent Ibrahimovic will continue his apprenticeship, his older brother, Maximilian, plays for the AC Milan U18s. The “Ibra” saga is clearly not over.
