Mumbai City FC Welcomes Brazilian Midfielder Hadrian Benavenuto Dos Santos

Mumbai City FC Signs Hadrian Benavenuto Dos Santos

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 11: Mumbai City FC has officially announced the signing of 30-year-old Brazilian midfielder Hadrian Benavenuto Dos Santos, according to a recent press release.

Hailing from Foz do Iguaçu, this left-footed midfielder has had an extensive career in Brazilian football, playing for various clubs such as Ypiranga FC, Foz do Iguacu, Cascavel, Atletico de Alagoinhas, and Ríver AC. He has also represented Santo Andre, Inhumas, and Moto Club before making his return to Barcelona-BA in December 2025.

Hadrian's arrival is expected to enhance the team's creativity and bolster their offensive capabilities as the Islanders aim to meet their goals this season.

Expressing his excitement, Hadrian stated his gratitude for the opportunity, emphasizing his commitment to supporting his teammates and making the fans proud. He remarked, “I am grateful for the opportunity and excited to be part of this team. I want to give my best every time I step onto the pitch, help my teammates and make the fans proud.”

Additionally, Mumbai City’s Director of Football, Sujay Sharma, mentioned that Hadrian was brought in to fill the gap left by the injured Leandro, ensuring the team maintains its depth and options. He expressed optimism that Hadrian would make a significant contribution to the team's success.

“Given the season-ending injury to Leandro, we have moved to get in Hadrian as a replacement, so that the team continues to have options and squad depth. We are hopeful Hadrian will give his all and contribute positively to help us get desired results going forward,” he stated.