Kathellen Sousa
Kathellen Sousa Feitoza, commonly known as Kathellen, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as centre back for and captain Saudi Women's Premier League club Al-Nassr and the Brazil women's team.[
Al-Nassr
Kathellen's mother was a goalkeeper and encouraged her to play football ever since she was a child. "We used to always kick a ball around in our spare time," Kathellen said
Al-Nassr
As a young girl Kathellen played futsal besides football.
Al-Nassr
Brazilian footballer Marcelo is one of her favorite players.
Al-Nassr
Kathellen applied for an athletic scholarship to the United States and played there in 2014-2017.
Al-Nassr
During her spell in the United Stated, Kathellen played for Monroe College (New York State), Louisville Cardinals (Kentucky) and UCF Knights (Florida)
Al-Nassr
At University of Louisville she gained Bachelor’s Degree from Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Al-Nassr
Kathellen represented Brazil on two World Cups: 2019 and 2023
Al-Nassr
At the 2019 World Cup, Kathellen was the youngest player in the Brazil lineup and her good performances catched the eye of many big clubs in Europe
Al-Nassr
Already in 2019, there were rumours that Real Madrid wants to bring Kathellen to the team on 2020-21 season. But she didn't end up joining the team until the summer of 2023
Al-Nassr
She has everything a good centre-back needs: strength, agility and a good sense of concentration, always watchful of the opposition
Players with common traits like Kathellen.
Kathellen
