Brazilian footballer (born 1993)
Karen Xavier Hipólito (born 25 February 1993), known as Karen Hipólito, Kaká or just Karen, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Santos FC.
Club career
Born in São Paulo, Karen began her career with hometown side Portuguesa in 2012.[2] She moved to Centro Olímpico in the following year, winning the first edition of the Campeonato Brasileiro de Futebol Feminino Série A1 with the club.
In 2016, Karen joined Corinthians,[3] but featured rarely. She subsequently represented Foz Cataratas, Athletic-MG, Atlético Nacional, Audax and Ceilândia before being announced at Palmeiras on 5 January 2020.[4]
Ahead of the 2021 season, Karen signed for Minas Brasília [pt].[2] She was a regular starter during his two-year spell at the club, but left on 22 December 2022.[5]
On 3 January 2023, Karen was announced at Ferroviária.[6] A backup to longtime incumbent Luciana, she joined Santos on 10 January 2024.[7]
International career
In October 2021, Karen was called up to the Brazil national team by head coach Pia Sundhage for two friendlies against Australia.[8]
Honours
Centro Olímpico
Ferroviária
References