Do you agree? Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the former famous Swedish striker, has come out to compare the differences between the Premier League, La Liga, and Serie A.
On 25 Feb 2026 GMT+7, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the 44-year-old former renowned Swedish striker who officially retired from professional football on 4 June 2023, shared his perspective comparing the English Premier League, Spanish La Liga, and Italian Serie A.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic said, "The Premier League is a very fast-paced game, with constant attacking and counterattacks. Even if you are a highly skilled player, if you can't keep up with the pace, you can't play here. Meanwhile, in Spain's La Liga, they try to play football by building their game from the defense, even teams that aren't at the top level."
"As for Italy's Serie A, the game focuses heavily on tactics. Everything is well planned. Defense is more important than offense. It's very difficult to play as a striker in Serie A if your team emphasizes defense. It's not easy at all. That’s why when you succeed there, it brings great satisfaction."