Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff took a major step in his career by debuting as a professional football player on Wednesday, representing Mumbay FC in the Mumbai Premier League (MPL). 

Tiger has long been passionate about football and is a well-known figure at celebrity and charity matches. Inspired by football icon Cristiano Ronaldo, he expressed his dream of playing for India but never had the opportunity—until now. In a past interview, he remarked that he has always aspired to be a footballer, noting that football was a significant part of his life during school.

Earlier this month, Tiger was signed as a marquee player for Mumbay FC, a club with a storied history dating back to 1902. This season, the MPL features eighteen competitive teams, with Mighty Young Joe as the reigning champions. Although Tiger is approaching his 30s, he is excited to make a consistent impact for Mumbay FC throughout the season.

Tiger has often emphasized the role of sports in his life. In an interview with Times of India, he expressed that as an action hero, sports are extremely important to him, describing them as the best activity one can engage in. He mentioned that whenever he's not filming, he's playing football, adding that while he wasn't particularly strong academically, he always gave his all in sports.

Alongside his football journey, Tiger is set to star in the eagerly awaited film Singham Again, which features a star-studded cast, including Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ranveer Singh, Ajay Devgn, Jackie Shroff, and Akshay Kumar. With his entry into the MPL, Tiger Shroff is not only fulfilling a lifelong dream but also reigniting his passion for football at a professional level.