NS Indian Super League 2021/22 kicks off today and fans have been eagerly waiting for the football tournament for quite some time. Interestingly, the defending champion, Mumbai City FC, will begin their campaign with Goa FC at PJN Stadium in Fatorda, Goa on 22nd November 2021.
Mumbai City FC has lost quite a few key foreign players compared to last season. However, they have also made sure that they have a really amazing amount of foreign players this year. Below is a list of foreign players who will play for Mumbai City FC in the 2021/22 season.
1. Ahmed Jahouh
Mumbai City FC signed central defensive midfielder, Jahouh, from Goa FC last season. He’s had a brilliant season maintaining a 75.5% pass accuracy rate and amassing a total of five assists in 20 appearances for the club.
Jahouh organized the defense of Mumbai City FC quite well. He made 173 tackles last season, 33 interceptions, 43 clearances and 27 saves. However, he was also sent off twice last season.
2. Autumn Mourtada
Having played for Moghreb Tetouan, Al Arabi SC and Wydad AC, Fall, proved to be a great defender for Mumbai City FC last season. Just like Jahouh, he has also been signed from Goa FC before.
So far, the Senegal defender has made 62 appearances in the Indian Super League. He made 50 tackles, 30 interceptions, 133 clearances and 34 saves last season for The Islanders. It is interesting that he will lead Mumbai City FC this year.
3. Brave Inman
Scots attacking midfielder Inman will make his Mumbai City FC debut this year. He made his ISL debut last year and played 7 games for ATK Mohun Bagan and 6 games for Odisha FC (loan).
Last season, Inman scored one goal and provided two assists for Odisha FC. He usually plays as a left midfield or central attacking midfielder who likes to play attacking.
4. Igor Angulo
Another new appearance, Angulo, will be fascinating to watch this season. Last year, the 37-year-old scored 14 goals for FC Goa in a total of 21 appearances.
The excellent striker will play a huge role in increasing the number of goals for the island team. He is also the reigning Golden Shoe holder of the tournament.
5. Ygor Catatau
The 26-year-old Brazilian, Catatau, is on loan at Mumbai City FC from Madureira-RJ until May 2022. Last year, he was only loaned to Esporte Clube Vitoria from Madureira-RJ.
In the previous version, Catatau scored 3 important goals and provided an assist for Esporte Clube Vitoria. A great striker, Mumbai City FC will also be counting on him to give them an early lead.
6. Cassio Gabriel
The fixer, Gabriel, is another player on loan at Mumbai City FC from Vila Nova Futebol Clube until May 31, 2022. The 29-year-old Brazilian is well known for his ability to create space and create space. penalty kick.
Last season, he provided two assists for Vila Nova Futebol Clube. So, Mumbai City FC will also have some high hopes from him.
Thus, Cu Lan Island this time has a full cast of quite talented foreign players. Will they be able to defend their ISL title this year?
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