The Brazilian football player performed Umrah after publicly announcing her conversion to Islam. The inspiring step by Kathleen Souza has drawn attention from football fans across different countries.

Kathleen Souza, who plays for Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr Women team, recently accepted Islam. The club shared a heartfelt video on its official X account, celebrating this important moment in her life.

In the post, the team wrote: “We share a special moment in her life with Kathleen Souza by announcing her conversion to Islam, and we ask God to grant her stability and fill her heart with peace and tranquility.”

During the video, the Brazilian midfielder became emotional and shed tears. She said, “I was just trying to find the right path and become the best version of myself, that's all.”

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Later, Kathleen shared pictures from Mecca on her Instagram while performing Umrah. She captioned the photos: “Small steps, finding the right path, looking for change, grateful for the gift of life.”

The 29-year-old footballer was born in São Vicente, São Paulo, Brazil. She represents Brazil at international level and previously played as a central defender for Internacional. In August 2024, she joined Al-Nassr Women in Saudi Arabia.

She is currently enjoying a golden period in her career and was recently named Player of the Month.

Kathleen began playing football in Brazil as a child. She briefly played for Santos FC’s youth team before moving to the United States, where she studied at the University of Louisville and the University of Central Florida.

Her decision to embrace Islam and perform Umrah has added a new chapter to her life. Many fans see this as a personal transformation beyond football. It shows how faith and career can grow side by side.