Helena Seger is a Swedish businesswoman best known as the partner of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, one of the most successful and famous football players in the world.
She is also a former model and actress who has appeared in several Swedish films and television shows.
She is a smart, independent and ambitious woman who supports her partner’s career and manages their family life.
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- Full name: Helena Noell Seger
- Date of birth: August 25, 1970
- Age: 54 years old
- Female
- Place of birth: Lindesberg, Sweden
- Nationality: Swedish
- Occupation: Businesswoman, former model and actress
- Height: 165 cm (5 ft 5 in)
- Parents: Ingemar Seger and Margareta Seger
- Siblings: Karin Seger (sister) and Henrik Seger (brother)
- Spouse: Zlatan Ibrahimovic (partner, not married)
- Children: Maximilian Ibrahimovic (son, born 2006) and Vincent Ibrahimovic (son, born 2008)
- Relationship status: In a long-term relationship
- Net worth: 30 million USD
Early Life & Education
Helena Seger was born on August 25, 1970 in Lindesberg, a small town in central Sweden.
She was the eldest of three children of Ingemar and Margareta Seger, who worked respectively as a coal miner and a nurse.
She has a younger sister, Karin and a younger brother, Henrik. She grew up in a humble, hard-working family and learned independence and responsibility very early. She is now 54 years old.
She attended Lindesberg High School, where she excelled in academics and sports. She is especially good at math and languages, and enjoys playing soccer and handball. She graduated from high school with good grades and decided to pursue a career in business.
She moved to Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, and enrolled in the business administration program at Stockholm University. She also took courses in marketing, economics and law.
Personal life
Helena Seger met Zlatan Ibrahimovic in 2002 while living in Malmo, a city in southern Sweden.
She is a marketing director for a Swedish company, and he plays for Malmo FF, a local football club. They crossed paths in a parking lot, where she became upset that his Ferrari was blocking her path.
Her beauty and confidence attracted him, and he asked for her phone number. She initially rejected him because she thought he was arrogant and immature, but he persisted and eventually conquered her. They started dating and quickly fell in love.
Their relationship faced many challenges, as they had to deal with media attention, an age difference (she was 11 years older than him), and cultural differences (she was a Swedish and he is of Bosnian and Croatian descent).
They also had to deal with his frequent moves to different clubs and countries, such as Ajax, Juventus, Inter Milan, Barcelona, AC Milan, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, LA Galaxy and AC Milan.
Together they moved to several cities and adapted to different languages and lifestyles. They also faced some controversies, such as his alleged affairs with other women as well as his outspoken and controversial personality.
They have two sons, Maximilian and Vincent, born in 2006 and 2008 respectively. They are involved in the education and upbringing of their children and try to give them a normal and stable life.
Career
Helena Seger began her modeling career when she was 13 years old. She appeared in several magazines, advertisements and fashion shows, becoming one of Sweden’s most famous models.
She also tried her hand at acting and landed roles in several Swedish films and TV shows, such as “Stora och små män” (1995), “Naken” (2000) and “Livet är en sclager” (2000).
However, she soon realized that modeling and acting were not her true passions and wanted to pursue a more challenging and rewarding business career.
She quit modeling and acting to focus on studying and work. She has worked for several Swedish companies such as Malaco Leaf, Hooch, Diesel and Replay.
She held various positions such as sales representative, marketing director and project manager. She also founded her own company, “Business consultant Helena Seger“, providing marketing, branding and management services.
She is also involved in her partner’s career, as she helps him with contracts, endorsements, and investments.
She is his manager, advisor, and confidant. She also supports his charitable and social causes, such as the Zlatan Ibrahimovic Foundation, which helps impoverished children and youth.
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Helena Seger has faced several controversies in her life, mainly related to her relationship with Ibrahimovic.
Some controversies are:
- She was accused of being a gold digger and a cougar because she was older and richer than him, and he was a famous and rich football player.
- She was criticized for abandoning her first husband and the son she married and had when she was 18, and for not having a good relationship with them.
- She is rumored to have had plastic surgery and Botox injections to maintain her youthful appearance and beauty.
- She was involved in legal disputes with her employer and former partner over contracts and payments.
- She was blamed for some of Ibrahimovic’s poor performances and transfers, as she allegedly influenced his decisions and interfered with his coach and teammates.
- She was attacked by several fans and haters of Ibrahimovic, who sent threats and insults to her both online and offline.
Social Media
- Instagram handle name: Not applicable
- Twitter name: Not applicable
Filming
- Store a little something
- nude
- Your life is a game
Net value
According to various sources, Helena Seger has an estimated net worth of around $30 million.
She has accumulated a fortune from her modeling, acting and business careers as well as her partner’s income.
She and Ibrahimovic own many properties around the world such as villas, apartments and farms.
