On this day — 3 Oct
2 football memories for 3 Oct 2026 — years ago today.
Football moments that fell on 3 Oct across the years.
45 years ago today
Zlatan Ibrahimović born (1981)
The enigmatic and prolific Swedish striker was born in Malmö. Known for his acrobatic goals and supreme confidence, Zlatan won league titles in the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, and France over a spectacular career.
32 years ago today
Kepa Arrizabalaga born (1994)
The Spanish goalkeeper was born in Ondarroa. He became the most expensive goalkeeper in history when Chelsea activated his €80 million release clause to sign him from Athletic Bilbao in 2018.
Sources
- FTZ Today Memory calendar — Second tier source