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Brazilian footballer (born 1993) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Karen Xavier Hipólito[1] | ||
Date of birth | [1] | 25 February 1993||
Place of birth | São Paulo, Brazil | ||
Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Santos | ||
Number | 12 | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2012 | Portuguesa | ||
2013–2014 | Centro Olímpico | 3 | (0) |
2016 | Corinthians | 0 | (0) |
2017 | Foz Cataratas | 10 | (0) |
2017 | Athletic-MG | ||
2018 | Atlético Nacional | ||
2019 | Audax | 15 | (0) |
2019 | Ceilândia | 0 | (0) |
2020 | Palmeiras | 1 | (0) |
2021–2022 | Minas Brasília | 23 | (0) |
2023 | Ferroviária | 2 | (0) |
2024– | Santos | 1 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:33, 20 March 2024 (UTC) |
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 .[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]
In October 2021, Karen was called up to the Brazil national team by head coach Pia Sundhage for two friendlies against Australia.[8]
Centro Olímpico
Ferroviária
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