Tuesday 17/February/2026 – 07:23 PM
During the past hours, the name of the Brazilian player Kathleen Souza, defender of the Saudi Al-Nasr Club, topped social networking sites, after she announced her conversion to… IslamAnd published pictures of her from inside the Grand Mosque in the Holy City of Mecca.
Brazilian Kathleen Souza converted to Islam
The player appeared in touching photos and clips during her presence in the Grand Mosque in Mecca. She also shared with her followers the moments of distributing dates to pilgrims, in her first appearance after announcing her conversion to Islam, which sparked widespread interaction and questions about her football career and personal life.
Who is Kathleen Souza after declaring her conversion to Islam?
Kathleen Souza was born in the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo on April 26, 1996. She plays as a center back. She began her football journey in the United States in 2014 by playing college, where she moved between several universities before graduating from UCF Knights.
Her professional career in Europe
Kathleen entered the world of European professionalism for the first time through the French club Bordeaux, where she played within its ranks between 2018 and 2020, before embarking on a new experience in the Italian League with Inter Milan during the period from 2020 to 2022.
In 2022, the Brazilian defender moved to Spain, beginning a prominent stage in her career with Real Madrid, and she continued there until 2024, confirming her strong presence in one of the strongest European leagues.
A new experience in Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Kathleen Souza headed to a different challenge by joining the Saudi Al-Nasr Club, where she participated with the team in local and continental tournaments, including the Women’s AFC Champions League, becoming one of the most prominent foreign professionals in the Saudi League.
International career with Brazil
At the international level, Kathleen is a key player in the Brazilian women’s national team, having played nearly 30 international matches since her debut in 2018, scoring one goal for the Samba national team.
An impactful ad and a personal message
After declaring her conversion to Islam, the player posted a message on her Instagram account in which she said: Small steps towards the right path… I am looking for change and grateful for the blessing of life, in an honest expression of her spiritual journey and her readiness to welcome the month of Ramadan.
This step was widely welcomed by the Arab and Saudi fans, who praised the player’s respect for Islamic culture and her modest appearance inside the Grand Mosque in Mecca.
