Rania Sansur


Rania Verena Sansur Osorio is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Chilean club Palestino. Born in Chile, she plays for the Palestine national team.

Early life

Sansur was born in Santiago, Chile, into a family of Palestinian descent. Her paternal grandparents originated from Beit Jala and Bethlehem, with her grandfather emigrating from Palestine to Peru before settling in Chile, where her father became the first generation born in the country. She grew up in an environment where Arab traditions were maintained through language, cuisine and family gatherings. Sansur developed an interest in football at the age of seven.

Club career

In February 2025, Sansur signed for Santiago-based Palestino, becoming the club's first female player of Palestinian descent and the first Palestinian national team member to represent the team bearing the same name.

International career

In November 2024, Sansur received her first call-up to the Palestine under-18 team for the 2024 WAFF U-18 Girls Championship, becoming one of the first two players based in Chile to be selected for a Palestinian national team. Four months later she got selected for the Palestine under-20 team for the 2025 WAFF U-20 Girls Championship, where she helped secure Palestine's first-ever WAFF title across all categories.
In late May 2025, Sansur got her first call-up to the Palestinian senior team for friendly matches against Lebanon. She made her international debut during the window. On 26 November 2025, during the 2025 WAFF Women's Championship, she scored her first international goal in Palestine's 3–0 win over Lebanon.

Career statistics

International

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1Jeddah, Saudi Arabia2–03–02025 WAFF Women's Championship