Notable Los Angeles Galaxy debuts from International Stars

These are four of the top international players to break into MLS with the LA Galaxy
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic
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2. Zlatan Ibrahimović

This Swedish striker also played for Manchester United prior to putting on an LA Galaxy jersey. Ibrahimović had also appeared for clubs such as Inter Milan, Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona, and Juventas, among others.

On the last day of March in 2018, Ibrahimović came into the game against LAFC off the bench. Originally down 3-0, Ibrahimović found the net not once, but twice in that contest. The LA Galaxy went on to win 4-3 in the inaugural El Trafico derby.

"I heard the crowd saying, 'We want Zlatan, we want Zlatan', so I gave them Zlatan."

Zlatan Ibrahimović, former LA Galaxy

Ibrahimović scored his first MLS hat-trick shortly after in a victory against Orlando City, 4–3. His trio of goals took place in a space of less than 25 minutes during the second half of play. Again, his efforts aided the LA Galaxy in overcoming playing down, 2-1.

Ibrahimović was selected for the MLS All-Star game and announced as a member of the Best XI. He also awarded the honor of MLS Newcomer of the Year.

Going into the 2019 season, Ibrahimović was named Capain of the LA Galaxy. He found the net once again in the opening game against the Chicago Fire.

His final game for the Los Angeles Galaxy game in the 2019 MLS Western Conference Semifinals. Cross-town rival, LAFC, eliminated the Galaxy. Ibrahimović logged an assist and a goal in the contest.

"[Y]ou wanted Zlatan; I gave you Zlatan. You are welcome."

Zlatan Ibrahimović, former LA Galaxy

Ibrahimović returned to AC Milan in 2000. In those 64 appearances, he scored 34 more times. He has won as many trophies during the span of his career and scored over 570 goals in the sport. The two-year LA Galaxy vet will be remembered for years to come.