Mumbai City FC Signs Brazilian Midfielder Adrian Benaventu Dos Santos

Mumbai, November 11 (Daily Kiran) : Mumbai City FC, a former champion of the Indian Super League (ISL), announced on Wednesday the signing of Brazilian attacking midfielder Adrian Benaventu Dos Santos. The 30-year-old player, born in Foz do Iguaçu, has spent a significant part of his career in Brazil, representing clubs such as Ypiranga FC, Foz do Iguaçu, Cascavel, Atlético de Alagoas, and River AC. He has also played for Santo André, Inhumas, and Moto Club, returning to Barcelona-BA in December 2025.

Adrian’s addition is expected to bring creativity to Mumbai City’s midfield and strengthen their attacking lineup, aiding the team in achieving its goals this season. Expressing his excitement, Adrian stated, “I am grateful for this opportunity and thrilled to be part of this team. I want to give my best whenever I step on the field, support my teammates, and make the fans proud.”

Sujay Sharma, the football director of Mumbai City FC, explained that Adrian was brought in to fill the gap left by Leandro’s season-ending injury, ensuring the team maintains depth and options. “We hope Adrian will contribute significantly and help us achieve positive results,” he added.

Founded in August 2014, Mumbai City FC is a prominent club in the Indian Super League, also participating in the Super Cup and Durand Cup. Known as “The Islanders,” the team had a remarkable performance in the 2020/21 season, clinching both the ISL League Shield and ISL Cup. They added another ISL League Shield in the 2022/23 season and secured their second ISL Cup in 2023/24, bringing their trophy count to four. The club has also made its mark on the Asian stage, becoming the first Indian club to win matches in the AFC Champions League during the 2022 and 2023/24 seasons.