Spanish footballer Jose Ignacio Peleteiro has accepted Islam, making him the latest among many football stars around world who have become Muslim. According to Daily Jang, German defender Robert Bauer, Holland star Clarence Seedorf, Barcelona club star Eric Abidal have also converted to Islam, while Ghanaian star Thomas Partey, French footballer Franck Ribery, Mali’s Fred Red Canute, Manchester United star Paul Pogba have also converted to Islam.

French Nicolas Anelka, former Togo captain Emmanuel Adebayor also converted to Islam. The Turkish news agency quoted Spanish media outlet Marca as saying that 32-year-old Peleteiro converted to Islam after learning about Islam from his friend of 11 years, former Kuwaiti footballer Faisal Boresli.

He said “I am very happy and powerful to be a Muslim. Joining the fold of Islam was the best moment of my life,” and for that he thanked Boresli.

Pelletreau said “When I had dinner at Borrisley’s house, his mother presented me with a cake with the words Welcome to Islam written on it.”

Peleteiro retired from football in 2021.