Can you imagine the world of supermodeling without Lily Aldridge? Well, she can.
The Victoria's Secret Angel opened up to Self magazine about her initial career aspirations during a sports-themed photo shoot with some of the industry's biggest athletes.
"I always thought I was going to be a soccer player, get a scholarship to college and then join the U.S. women's team," the 29-year-old beauty, who played the athletically demanding sport for 11 years, revealed.
"Mia Hamm was my role model," she continued. "I still look up to her."
In addition to gracing the cover in a sporty-chic bodycon with bright green and black fringe complemented by Nike cleats, Aldridge poses alongside New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. in a white bodysuit paired with a multi-colored fringe maxi skirt.
Beckham is equally as gorgeous in a skintight football getup, but come on, who doesn't love a man in uniform?!
For the photo spread, Aldridge also took on sport stars like Los Angeles Lakers' Wayne Ellington and Ronnie Price, and L.A. Galaxy's Brian Rowe, Leonardo, Bradford Jamieson IV and Robbie Rogers.
"That's when I got really competitive," mom to 3-year-old Dixie said of going up against fellow soccer players. "I was nervous to play them, because I'd been talking about soccer all day," she shared, but it should come as no surprise that Aldridge still had mass game. "It felt great to be on the field. Being around athletes makes me feel very comfortable."
The stunning brunette also shared just how much the shoot meant to her.
"It's different for me to get to be athletic and look like the strong woman I am," Aldridge explained. "I think women athletes are incredibly strong and powerful, and to me that's the most beautiful thing in the world."
For more Aldridge, pick up Self's July 2015 issue.