Former AC Milan, Real Madrid, and Ajax midfielder Clarence Seedorf has converted to Islam.
The Dutch player announced his new faith on social media.
‘A special thanks to all the nice messages in celebration of me joining the Muslim family.
‘I’m very happy and pleased to join the all Brothers and Sisters around the world, especially my adorable Sophia (Makramati) who has taught me more in-depth the meaning of Islam,’ he posted on Instagram.
Seedorf is viewed as one of the most successful players in Uefa Champions League history.
He’s the only footballer to have won the Champions League with three different clubs.
The Dutchman said he would not change his name following the conversion but will keep the name given to him by his parents.
‘I didn’t change my name and will continue to carry my name as given by my parents, Clarence Seedorf!
‘I’m sending all my love to everyone in the world,’ he said.
Last year, Seedorf joined former UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, to launch the Seedorf Khabib Performance Club.
They claimed the football academy would use a ‘unique training methodology’ that fuses football and mixed martial arts.
‘We want to give youngsters across the world the opportunity to develop their sport and social abilities with a training methodology which combines football and mixed martial arts,’ announced Seedorf.
