Brazilian Footballer Cathlen Souza Converts to Islam, Performs Umrah
According to international media reports, Souza, who is based in Saudi Arabia, represents the women’s football team of Al-Nassr FC as captain. The club confirmed her conversion on the microblogging platform X, sharing that she embraced Islam and performed Umrah with her friends.
A video shared by Al-Nassr FC shows Souza visibly emotional during her spiritual journey. Fans and social media users have flooded her with congratulatory messages and well-wishes for her new chapter in life.
This step highlights the increasing diversity and global appeal of football, with athletes embracing cultural and spiritual journeys alongside their sporting careers.