Internazionale's ever so modest Swedish striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has humbly compared himself to Brazil legend, Pele.

Ibrahimovic won the Swedish Golden Ball award for a third time and with that, becomes the first Swedish played to ever win the prestigious award three times in a row.

"I have made history and I feel a little bit like Pelè. However, I will not stop here as I want to win it four times," Ibrahimovic told Il Corriere Dello Sport.

"When I was young I used to play ping pong as well as Taekwondo. I was never sure which sport to take up but, in the end, I think I made the right choice.

"I love this sport and I cannot stay two or three days without it."

Ibrahimovic will not be on show for Sweden when they take on the Netherlands tonight but will be well rested for the visit of fellow title contenders, Juventus at the weekend.