Nadia Nadim
Nadia Nadim: The Refugee Who Became a Football Star
Nadia Nadim is an Afghan-born Danish footballer who plays as a forward for Racing Louisville FC in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and the Afghanistan women's national team. She is the first Afghan woman to play in the NWSL and the first Afghan to play for a European national team.
Nadim was born in Herat, Afghanistan, in 1988. When she was 11 years old, her father was killed by the Taliban. Her family fled to Denmark, where she grew up and began playing football.
Nadim made her debut for the Danish national team in 2009. She has since represented Denmark at two FIFA Women's World Cups and three UEFA Women's Championships. She is the all-time leading scorer for the Danish women's national team.
In 2017, Nadim was named the FIFA Player of the Year. She was also awarded the UEFA Women's Player of the Year Award in 2018.
Nadim is a role model for women and girls around the world. She has shown that anything is possible, even if you come from a difficult background. She is an inspiration to everyone who has ever faced adversity.
Personal Life
Nadim is a practicing Muslim. She wears a hijab while playing football. She is also a polyglot, speaking Danish, English, German, Dari, and Pashto.
Nadim is a vocal advocate for women's rights and refugees' rights. She has spoken out against the Taliban and the discrimination that women face in Afghanistan. She has also worked with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to help refugees around the world.
Nadim is a role model for women and girls around the world. She is an inspiration to everyone who has ever faced adversity. She is a reminder that anything is possible if you have the courage to follow your dreams.
Career Highlights
- FIFA Player of the Year (2017)
- UEFA Women's Player of the Year Award (2018)
- Danish Women's Player of the Year (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018)
- NWSL Champion (2019)
- UEFA Women's Champions League Champion (2016)
- Danish Women's Cup Winner (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018)
