Karen Hipólito

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. 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, but featured rarely. She subsequently represented Foz Cataratas, Athletic-MG, Atlético Nacional, Audax and Ceilândia before being announced at Palmeiras on 5 January 2020.

Ahead of the 2021 season, Karen signed for Minas Brasília Tênis Clube. She was a regular starter during his two-year spell at the club, but left on 22 December 2022.

On 3 January 2023, Karen was announced at Ferroviária. A backup to longtime incumbent Luciana, she joined Santos on 10 January 2024.

International career
In October 2021, Karen was called up to the Brazil national team by head coach Pia Sundhage for two friendlies against Australia.

Honours
Centro Olímpico
 * Campeonato Brasileiro de Futebol Feminino Série A1: 2013

Ferroviária
 * Copa Paulista de Futebol Feminino: 2023