Thaer Krouma
Thaer Sami Krouma is a Syrian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or defensive midfielder for Syrian Premier League club Al-Karamah and the Syria national team.
Club career
Early career
On 3 January 2018, Krouma moved to Lebanese Premier League side Ansar FC|Ansar] on a six-year contract.On 21 August 2022, Krouma joined Saudi Arabian club Al-Ain.
Mumbai City FC
On 3 February 2023, following Krouma's successful 2023 AFC Asian Cup campaign with Syria, Indian Super League club Mumbai City announced that he was signing with the club on a short-term contract until the end of the 2023–24 season. His debut came from the start in a 0–1 away win over East Bengal, keeping a clean sheet alongside Tiri.Krouma scored his debut goal with a late equalizer against Mohun Bagan in September 2024, saving a point for Mumbai as the game ended in 2-2 draw. On 30 November 2024, Krouma won the player of the match award following his performance at defensive midfield against Hyderabad FC in a 1-0 win at home.
On 26 January 2025, at home against Mohammedan SC, Krouma scored his second goal for the club with a shot from the edge of the box. This was the third goal in an eventual 3-0 win for Mumbai.