If Terry was a lone wolf because he kept to himself,
then Ibrahimovic was a solitary wolf... an outsider.
Ibrahimovic was the only player Deng Kai spoke with for less than two minutes.
Even Deng Kai, a renowned social phobic, couldn't enjoy a pleasant chat with Ibrahimovic.
In some ways, Ibrahimovic was similar to Ronaldo.
Pride was their camouflage.
The difference was that Ronaldo's defense was passive; he would remain relatively silent unless you attacked him first.
However, Ibrahimovic's defense was aggressive, using exaggerated, or even arrogant, language and attitude to protect himself, preemptively striking instead of waiting to defend.
Against peers or players of equal standing, this method was highly effective.
Thus, in the same environment, Ibrahimovic thrived more than Ronaldo.
His arrogance was considered part of his skill, thereby gaining him a large following.
