International media have recently reported that Nadia Nadim, a Danish footballer of Afghan origin, has won the 2025 international “Golden Foot” award in the women’s category.
Reports say that Ms. Nadim received this award from Prince Albert II, the Prince of Monaco, while Antoine Griezmann, the French star of Atlético Madrid, received the award in the men’s category.
The “Golden Foot Monaco International Award” institution emphasized that Nadia Nadim is not only an exceptional footballer, but also a woman whose life story continues to inspire the world.
The organization added in part of its statement that Ms. Nadim — from the football field to the hospital, from empowering women through education to breaking barriers in sports — is a definition of strength, resilience, and hope.
It is worth noting that the “Golden Foot” is one of the prestigious awards in the world of football, given to players over the age of 28. Each player can receive this award only once.
It should be mentioned that Nadia Nadim is the first Danish player to receive this award. She won it by surpassing rivals such as Alexia Putellas of Barcelona.
Nadia Nadim was born in 1988 in Herat, western Afghanistan, and migrated to Denmark with her family in 2000.
Ms. Nadim is a member of Denmark’s women’s national football team. She has played for major European clubs, including Manchester City in England, Paris Saint-Germain in France, and AC Milan in Italy.
Nadia Nadim wins this award at a time when women and girls in Afghanistan are not allowed to participate in any sports.
