German footballer Robert Bauer, currently playing for Saudi Football Club Al-Tai, has embraced Islam. He shared his conversion on Instagram, posting photos of himself in prayer.
In one image, he’s seen praying alongside his father-in-law, Nassir, and his son, Issa. He expressed gratitude to his wife and her family for guiding him on his Islamic journey.
Bauer revealed that he initially converted upon marrying his Muslim wife, who has Tanzanian and Turkish-Iranian heritage. He encountered Islam’s warmth after relocating to Saudi Arabia a year ago.
Born in Germany to Christian Kazakhstani parents, Bauer, 28, began his professional career in 2014 and has played for various clubs around Europe. He represented Germany in international competitions, including the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2015 and the 2016 Summer Olympics.
