Mumbai Strikers SC added some firepower to their artillery by signing Arsalan Hamdulay, Ryan Kolarikkal and Nitin Kumar this season for the Super Division.
After surpassing several days of trials, Arsalan Hamdulay made it to the final squad of the Mumbai Strikers SC. Arsalan adds up to the midfield expertise and is intensely passionate of the sport. The 21 year old player has been involved in football since his school days and has won the DSO title for his school Gopal Sharma Memorial School in 2010-11. He has trained with the Manchester United School which had opened its franchise in Mumbai. Arsalan fits well in the midfield and is also defensively sound. He is aggressive when it comes to winning the ball in his area and has immense intelligence when it comes to making vital passes. An ardent fan of Arsenal FC, also loves to swim and show off his dancing skills
Ryan brings in some much wanted experience to the defense as he has represented some reputed teams at a higher level in the MFL like Dena Bank, Mumbai Customs and Union Bank. Nitin comes in as an elegant midfielder who can trouble the opponents with his quick feet and superior stamina.
Ryan K has been working with Tata Consultancy Services and also shares an intense passion for Football. He has been very ambitious when it comes to football since his school days and has also represented his organisation at various tournaments. At the club level, Ryan began with Mumbai Strikers SC in the 4th Division of the MFL, the club was then known as Strikers Football Club. He then moved on to play at a higher level after helping MSSC qualify for 3rd Division in the first year. It is somewhat of a home coming for him as he is back with the club for this years campaign.
This may come as a surprise but Nitin Kumar, a graduate in the stream of Arts from Rizvi College is a professional Hockey player. He has represented India in Hockey, 5 times as a Senior National player and 4 as a Junior National player. One of his highest achievements is that he represented India at the Junior Asia Cup. Alongside he has attended many camps to represent the national team. Nitin has also represented elite clubs like Mahindra & Indian Oil and presently he plays for Union Bank of India. The icing on the cake is that he also has international experience in hockey where he played the German Bundesliga for Blau-weiss Berlin. Also he has tasted success with Club Sohar in the Oman League. Nitin also has profound interest in Football and did not think twice before signing up with MSSC. His professionalism and skill both are a boon to the club. He had a small stint with Football in his school days with Mahindra U-16 and also at Khalsa College after which he left the sport for hockey. However, he is with MSSC now and is glad that he has made a positive impression at the club.
MSSC welcomes Arsalan, Ryan and Nitin to the Mumbai strikers family and wish them good luck for the sport and life.