Jurka Gravić is a Croatian woman best known for being the mother of Zlatan Ibrahimović, one of the world’s most successful and influential footballers.
Jurka Gravić has supported her son throughout his remarkable career spanning over two decades at numerous clubs and countries.
She also faced many challenges and hardships in life, such as poverty, divorce and illness, but she always showed resilience and strength.
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- Full name: Jurka Gravić
- Date of birth: April 16, 1951Age: 72 years old
- Gender: Female
- Place of birth: Zadar County, Croatia
- Nationality: Croatian
- Occupation: Famous mother
- Height: 1.7 m
- Parents: None
- Siblings: None
- Spouse: Šefik Ibrahimović (m. ?–1983)
- Children: Zlatan Ibrahimović, Sapko Ibrahimović and Sanela Ibrahimović
- Grandchildren: Vincent Ibrahimović, Maximilian Ibrahimović
- Relationship status: Divorced
- Net worth: $1 million
Early life and education
Jurka Gravić, 72, was born on April 16, 1951 in Zadar County, Croatia. She grew up in the countryside and attended a local school.
She had little access to education or opportunities, and her family was very poor. She emigrated from Croatia to Sweden in the 1970s, where she met Šefik Ibrahimović, a Bosnian Muslim who had also left his country due to political and economic instability.
Personal life
Jurka Gravić married Šefik Ibrahimović and settled in Rosengård, a suburb of Malmö, where they had three children: Zlatan, Sapko and Sanela.
Jurka Gravić works as a cleaner, sometimes working 14 hours a day, to provide for her family. She also helps her children with their homework and encourages them to follow their dreams.
Jurka Gravić’s marriage to Šefik Ibrahimović was not a happy one. They often argued and fought and eventually divorced when Zlatan was only two years old.
Jurka Gravić looked after Zlatan and Sanela, while Šefik Ibrahimović looked after Sapko. The children often visited their father, who lived in a nearby apartment.
Jurka Gravić never remarried and devoted her life to raising her children. She was very close to Zlatan, who described her as “stone” And “hero”. She supported him in his football career and was proud of his achievements.
She also suffered from depression and alcoholism and was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009. She underwent surgery and chemotherapy and recovered from the disease.
She lives in the house Zlatan bought for her in Malmö and enjoys spending time with her grandchildren.
Career
Jurka Gravić’s professional career is unknown. She is best known for being the mother of Zlatan Ibrahimović, widely considered one of the greatest footballers of all time.
Zlatan Ibrahimović started his career in 1999 with Malmö FF. He then moved to Ajax, Juventus, Inter Milan, Barcelona, AC Milan, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, LA Galaxy and now AC Milan again.
He won 34 trophies during his career and scored over 500 goals for club and country. He is also the captain of the Swedish national team and has played in four World Cups and six European Championships.
He is known for his flamboyant, acrobatic and powerful playing style and his charismatic and controversial personality.
He also wrote two autobiographies, “I am Zlatan” And “I am football“, and has starred in several commercials and documentaries.
Net worth
The net worth of Jurka Gravić, Zlatan’s mother, is estimated to be around $1 million.
In contrast, according to Celebrity Net Worth, Ibrahimović has an estimated net worth of $ 190 million.
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