Syrian men

Mumbai City FC: Mumbai City FC have bolstered their defense by signing defender Thaer Krouma, the Syrian international joining the Islanders on a short-term contract until the end of the 2023-24 season. The experienced centre-back has played most of his football in his home country of Syria. In addition to this, he has also plied his trade in the topflight divisions of Iraq, Lebanon and Bahrain.

Most recently, Krouma turned out for defending Syrian Premier League champions Al Fotuwa SC and represented the Syrian club in continental competitions as well, having participated in the 2023-24 AFC Cup, Mumbai City FC informed in a release on Saturday.

The 33-year-old defender has over 30 caps for the Syrian Men’s National Football Team and recently represented his country at the ongoing 2023 AFC Asian Cup in Qatar, playing every minute of Syria's memorable campaign. Krouma was a part of the Syrian defence that only conceded two goals in the entire tournament before their penalty shootout defeat to Iran in the Round of 16.