Khaberni - In a notable step that garnered wide interest, Al Nassr Saudi Club announced the team's Brazilian player, Kathleen Souza, had converted to Islam amidst supportive atmosphere and celebration by her teammates.
The club shared a video on its official "X" platform account documenting the moment, along with a message that read: "We share a special moment in our player Kathleen Souza’s life as she announces her conversion to Islam, asking Allah for her steadfastness, and to fill her heart with peace and tranquility."
The emotional impact was clear on the international player, who could not hold back her tears while talking about her experience.
Souza said in the video: "I was just trying to find the right path and become the best version of myself, that's all," in a spontaneous expression of her personal journey that led her to this step.
On a personal level, the midfielder shared with her followers on her Instagram photos from her visit to Mecca and performing the Umrah rituals.
She wrote: "Small steps, finding the right path, looking for change, grateful for the gift of life," in a message that carried clear spiritual dimensions.
Souza is experiencing a remarkable period with Al Nassr Ladies, having recently been crowned Player of the Month, combining her brilliance on the field and the significant transformation in her personal life.
The Brazilian player, aged 29, was born in Sao Vicente, Sao Paulo state, and had previously represented the Brazilian women's national team.
She began her football career in the youth ranks of Santos, before continuing her academic and athletic career in the United States at the University of Louisville and the University of Central Florida.
She also had a professional stint with Inter Milan before transferring in August/August 2024 to Al Nassr Ladies on a two-season contract, opening a new chapter in her career both on and off the field.
