Victor Lindelof wins Swedish player of the year award

Zlatan LA Galaxy striker Ibrahimovic had previously dominated the award, winning it in every year between 2007 and 2016.

On accepting the award, the Manchester United centre-back said: "Thank you very much. It means very much for me to stand here today and receive this prize.

"I am very proud and extremely grateful. I want to thank all my team-mates, in the club team and national team. 

"Then I would like to thank my family as they always been there for me in good and bad. 

"You really mean everything to me."

He also thanked his wife, Maja: "To my beautiful wife: Thank you very much for being there and taking care of me and helping me and always supporting me. 

'"You... you are... you mean everything to me."

Lindelof has gained praise recently after a number of impressive performances for Manchester United.