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By the time Beckham gets his team going, Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be at least 37 years of age. Just what this league needs, another over 36 year old!
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Drogba is the better athlete but if Drogba can have success in MLS, so can Zibra. Zlatan is the type of guy whose ego wouldn't allow anyone in MLS to be seen as a better forward as him, so he'll put in the proper effort. At the very least it would be entertaining.
Looking at Tuesday's update, Pirlo made the Guardian list at #42 as an NYCFC player...obviously not because of his NYCFC form.
Pirlo made the Series A best XI for 2014-2015 and took Juventus to the Champion's League final in 2015. That's more impressive than leading MLS in goals and assists. Nobody thinks Pirlo played especially well in NYC but that's not what he's being honored for.
Pirlo only played in 10-13 games and came in mid season. He also isn't the type of player who will dazzle you with his running , dribbling or goals scored, especially on an expansion team. It could take him a full season or two to become successful but sadly by that time he will be 37 or 38 and it might be too late to see him at his best.