Have you ever imagined who is better? 2006’s Ronaldinho or 2022’s Mbappe? Well Nike’s new ad titled “Footballverse” has given us a peak into what would have happened. In fact it has done more than that, it has brought football stars in their prime such as Edgar Davids, to compete with the stars of today like Kevin De Bruyne and Virgil van Dijk.
The new ad is part of Nike’s celebration of the upcoming 2022 FIFA World cup which kicks off on Sunday, the 20th of November in Qatar. Footballverse imagines a universe where incredible Nike players, past and present, compete together.
The four-and-a-half-minute film features a dozen elite Nike athletes: Alex Morgan, Carli Lloyd, Cristiano Ronaldo, CR Jr., Edgar Davids, Kevin De Bruyne, Kylian Mbappé, Leah Williamson, Phil Foden, Ronaldinho, Ronaldo Nazário, Sam Kerr, Shane Kluivert and Virgil van Dijk.
The film starts on a football field with teenagers including Shane Kluivert playing football. After a bit of ball passing and dribbling, we are taken to a science lab where scientists are talking about Kylian Mbappe and Ronaldinho and trying to find out who is better. Check out the video below for more information
According to a statement from Nike, “Footballverse exemplifies Nike’s long-standing belief that the future of sport has infinite potential — and encourages a new generation of footballers to prove it. Put simply, the game is never done. By championing incredible Nike players, past and present, “Footballverse” also shows that every generation of athletes makes a unique footprint on the game, expands the sport, and inspires future generations to leave their mark.”
“With 5 billion fans across the globe, no other sport brings people together more than football,” Scott Dixon, vice president of global men’s football at Nike, said in a statement. “That’s why we’re committed to bringing our best to the world’s biggest stage—and everywhere else—and building the most joyful, brilliant Nike football community ever.”
