Did Fenerbahçe's former star Roberto Carlos become Muslim?
Brazilian religious figure Sheikh Cihad Hammadeh made a striking claim about former Fenerbahçe star Roberto Carlos, asserting that he has chosen Islam.
It was alleged that Roberto Carlos, a prominent figure in Brazilian and world football who once wore Fenerbahçe's jersey in Turkey, is a Muslim. The source of the claim was statements by Sheikh Jihad Hammadeh, a well‑known figure in Brazil's Muslim community.
Attention‑grabbing statement from the Brazilian religious leader
According to the information relayed by Hammadeh, it was alleged that Roberto Carlos had been in contact with him for a long time. The Brazilian cleric claimed that the famous footballer visited him about four weeks ago and, during that meeting, accepted Islam by reciting the Shahada.
Roberto Carlos's past statements
Roberto Carlos had made remarks about his religious beliefs in interviews given in past years. In 2014, the former player told La Gazzetta dello Sport that he considered himself a devout person, that he did not attend church, and that he spoke to God before matches. In the same interview he also offered reflections on the concept of God in Christianity and Islam.
Marriage rumor also in the headlines
Following the claims circulating on social media, it was also alleged that Roberto Carlos married Souhila Al‑Tahri, who is said to be of Moroccan‑Lebanese descent. It was claimed that the wedding was conducted according to Islamic rites and that the ceremony was led by Sheikh Cihad Hammadeh.
Recognized Worldwide for His Football Career
Born in 1973, Roberto Carlos built his career as one of Brazil's most renowned defensive players. The Brazilian footballer, who wore the Real Madrid jersey from 1996 to 2007, played 527 official matches for the club and won three European Cup titles. He also appeared 128 times for the Brazil national team.
Fenerbahçe History
Roberto Carlos also played in Turkey during the later stages of his European career. After his stint at Fenerbahçe, he continued his playing career and later became a coach. In the 2013‑2014 season, Carlos took charge of Sivasspor as manager, and in interviews at the time he offered assessments of Turkey and Turkish football.
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