Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) today announced professional footballer, Zlatan Ibrahimovi, will certainly be the new face of its marketing campaign campaign in anticipation of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia . As the Official Payment Provider Partner of FIFA, Visa, in partnership with Zlatan, will certainly aid followers not miss out on a minute of the action this summer.

" I am unbelievably pleased to work with Visa, the global leader in payments," said Zlatan Ibrahimovi, star athlete and new face of Visa's FIFA World Cup project. "I constantly attempt to be the most effective in football, so a partnership with Visa represents just what I remain to make every effort to be - the most effective."

As one of one of the most embellished energetic footballers worldwide, Zlatan has actually won 33 trophies in his occupation playing for 9 groups across England, France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and the USA. Zlatan is considered one of the best strikers in the video game and footballers of his generation.

Zlatan is not only known for his prowess in sport, but also for his character and global appeal. Born in Sweden to a Bosnian father and Croatian mother, this football legend, United Nations ambassador and local business owner, speaks five languages and personifies the global nature of the Visa brand and its approval.

" We have always recognized Zlatan's remarkable on-field accomplishments, global charm and colorful personality," said Lynne Biggar, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Visa Inc. "At Visa, we are enjoyed partner with Zlatan to bring our FIFA World Cup campaign and product innovation to life and get in touch with followers around the globe, showing once again Visa is Everywhere You Want To Be.

Visa and Zlatan's journey will start in the coming month. To comply with along, sign up with Zlatan's 31 million fans on Instagram at @iamzlatanibrahimovic or browse through Visa.com.