‘Ibrahimovic not even on Neymar or Bale’s level’

Getty ImagesThe Paris Saint-Germain striker, who has won league titles in four countries, has been criticised for his lack of impact in key Champions League games

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is not even on the same level as Gareth Bale or Neymar, according to former Manchester United centre-back Rio Ferdinand.

The 34-year-old has won league titles in Spain, Italy, France and Netherlands, while Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are the only current players to have scored more goals than the Swede in the Champions League.

But Ferdinand believes that Ibrahimovic’s lack of impact in the latter stages of the competition counts against him.