Strong in the air and brave in the tackle, Ali adds depth to the Sailors’ defensive line as he joins on loan for the second half of the 2024/25 season.

Ali, who made his senior international debut for Syria in a 2-0 win over Mauritius at the Intercontinental Cup in September 2024, has been a regular call-up for his national team in the past few international windows.

On the continental stage, Ali brings valuable experience from the 2023 AFC Cup, where he played all six group-stage matches for Al Ittihad.