Playful Mix-Up: Nihad Dedovic and Zlatan Ibrahimovic's Look-Alike Moment Goes Viral

Lucas Rainfall

Updated Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

A recent image circulating on social media has left viewers doing a double-take, leading to a playful exchange and endless online chatter. The image features a split-screen of two men who strikingly resemble each other: Nihad Dedovic, a Bosnian basketball player, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic, a world-renowned soccer player.

In the image, Nihad Dedovic is seen wearing a red basketball jersey with "FC Bayern München" emblazoned on it. His expression is one of slight surprise or excitement, with wide-open eyes and a slightly parted mouth. Zlatan Ibrahimovic, on the other hand, sports a black and red striped soccer jersey, maintaining a neutral and focused look. Both men have similar facial features, including elongated faces, dark eyebrows, slicked-back black hair with short ponytails, as well as trim goatees and mustaches.

The humorous moment began when a journalist asked Nihad Dedovic if he was related to Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Dedovic humorously replied, "No, my father has never been to Sweden." Zlatan, never one to miss a chance for a witty comeback, responded, "But my father has been to Bosnia." This quick-witted exchange has since been dubbed "brutal" by fans, though many Bosnians see it as a typical regional joke.

The resemblance between the two athletes is so uncanny that one Reddit user commented, "Bruh I literally thought the guy on the left was just a young Zlatan. Wild." Another user humorously noted, "My d****** thought it was the same dude with different facial hair 😂."

This image has sparked a wave of playful reactions and comparisons. One user amusingly suggested, "I feel like both of their fathers might be Frank Zappa," while another quipped, "Was the journalist Trent Crimm and are both these men related to Zava?"

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is known for his larger-than-life personality and confident persona. Whether it's signing a jersey from LeBron James and sending it back to him or famously refusing a trial at Arsenal with the words "Zlatan doesn't audition," Zlatan's bravado is well-documented. As one fan put it, "I saw Zlatan on PTI shortly after he came to America and was an instant fan. He talks the wildest s*** and then backs it up."

The viral image has not only highlighted the striking resemblance between Nihad Dedovic and Zlatan Ibrahimovic but also showcased the humorous and endearing side of both athletes. It's moments like these that remind fans why they love sports and the personalities that come with them.

For those who enjoy a good laugh and a bit of sports trivia, this look-alike moment is sure to be remembered for a long time.

Noticed an error or an aspect of this article that requires correction? Please provide the article link and reach out to us. We appreciate your feedback and will address the issue promptly.

View source: Reddit

Top Comments from Reddit

theeternalcowby

Bruh I literally thought the guy on the left was just a young Zlatan. Wild

HBdrunkandstuff

Didn’t Lebron James gift him a jersey and he signed it and sent it back? Was that him? It was, dudes hilarious

bennyfromthesticks

My d****** thought it was the same dude with different facial hair 😂

No-Wonder1139

I feel like both of their fathers might be Frank Zappa.

chucklestime

Zlatan (on the right) is a world class soccer player known for his… inflated perception of himself. Famously, LeBron James sent Zlatan a jersey when Zlatan went to LAFC - Zlatan signed it and sent it back to LBJ. Enjoy: https://www.brainyquote.com/authors/zlatan-ibrahimovic-quotes

Finvy

Was the journalist Trent Crimm and are both these men related to Zava?

switflo

Zlatan is a cocky a** m*** and he will let you know that he is. Good thing he has the talent to back it up

Armdel

Took me too long to realize it wasn't two photos of Zlatan

Dolanite

I don't care about soccer at all. I saw Zlatan on PTI shortly after he came to America and was an instant fan. He talks the wildest s*** and then backs it up. His bravado and the words that come out of his mouth would be unbearable and eyerolly if it weren't for the wit and humor they are delivered with.

Zestyplank

Zava!

Check out our latest stories