Paul Pogba could have sealed a £89m world record deal to return to his boyhood club, Man Utd, making him the current holder of the title - the world's most expensive footballer, however, one man who stands out in the United dressing room and has an impeccable character worthy of emulation is Zlatan Ibrahimovich. On and off the pitch, the Swede is focused on becoming a champion; winning more laurels as well as setting the pace for others to catch up with. He is never satisfied with his past achievements; he wants more! His hunger and passion for success underscored his transfer to United, a club that matches the Swede's winning mentality, even at the age of 34.

The United talisman, whose spectacular bicycle kick for Sweden against England won the 2013 FIFA Puskás Award for Goal of the Year, is undoubtedly a reminiscence of Muhammad Ali, the world's greatest boxer. In 1964, Ali announced himself to the world in a glowing manner beating Liston, the man he dubbed "the big ugly guy", to be crowned the heavy weight champion that year. At the wake of his triumph, the legendary boxer announced "I am the greatest".


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