Ibrahimovic getting statue of himself in Stockholm

Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic claimed his 10th consecutive Swedish Golden Ball award Monday, but the tiny statuette isn't quite enough to satiate the 36-year-old's appetite.

No, Zlatan deserves something more. Something grander.

Apparently only a full-fledged statue will do, and that's exactly what Ibrahimovic will get, as the city of Stockholm plans to erect one of his likeness outside Friends Arena.

"It's huge for me," Ibrahimovic said of the statue, as quoted by BBC Sport. "Most people do not get a statue until they have passed away."

He added, "After all the hard work for 15 years in the national team - and 20 in my club career - it feels like it is appreciated. The guy from Rosengard will get his own statue in the capital. A big thank you to everyone."

Swedish Football Association president Karl-Erik Nilsson said, "The statue is a way for us to thank Ibrahimovic for his amazing efforts for Swedish football, but it is also a symbol for everyone to always be reminded and inspired by all he has done."