H&M Move has signed one of women’s football’s best players Nadia Nadim, in a bid to inspire the next generation of young players.

In her debut campaign for the clothing brand, Nadim is welcomed by fellow football icon Zlatan Ibrahimović who challenges her to a game of table tennis.

The energetic one-minute spot is narrated by guest football commentator Guy Mowbray and sees Nadim beat Ibrahimović in a game that showcases the functionality of H&M Move’s collection.

Though Nadim has won titles in England and France for Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain, and currently plays for Racing Louisville FC in the United States National Women’s Soccer League, the footballer hails from humble beginnings.

The icon was forced to flee Afghanistan as a child but soon moved from refugee status to international football star with more than 100 matches for the Danish national team. Nadim also speaks nine languages and is a Doctor of Medicine.

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“I want to help inspire kids to want to play, especially young girls. That’s why I signed for H&M Move as I personally believe in their mission,” she added.

“Zlatan was super fun. I look forward to a rematch maybe – plus us getting the whole world moving together.”

The ad sees the footballing pair promote a seamless jumpsuit, a seamless jersey and men’s tights.

H&M Move head of community program, Diana Amini, added: “We are excited to welcome Nadia on our mission to showcase the many benefits movement brings as an individual, community or team. Movement, has the ability to unite people and communities as well as creating the opportunity for unexpected connections and collaborations, such as Zlatan and Nadia joining forces.”