In the sport of Kabaddi, Defenders serve as the “Wall,” and with the Pro Kabaddi League bringing in more talents from the Asian continent, several athletes have made their mark on the mat and established themselves as a lethal force where getting points is not a cakewalk for the raiders. Here are the names of the top 10 defenders who have made an impact in the league with their impressive game.
Top 10 Defenders In Pro Kabaddi League
| Player | Tackle points | Matches | Average tackle points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fazel Atrachali | 500 | 169 | 2.87 |
| Surjeet Singh | 415 | 148 | 2.71 |
| Manjeet Chillar | 391 | 132 | 2.96 |
| Girish Maruti Ernak | 362 | 147 | 2.46 |
| Sandeep Narwal | 360 | 156 | 2.30 |
| Nitesh Kumar | 360 | 129 | 2.71 |
| Ravinder Pahal | 339 | 124 | 2.73 |
| Sunil Kumar | 343 | 137 | 2.45 |
| Sandeep Dhull | 328 | 118 | 2.77 |
| Vishal Bhardwaj | 324 | 118 | 2.74 |
Vishal Bhardwaj(324 Points)
Vishal Bhardwaj hasn’t been picked by any franchise in the Pro Kabaddi League season 11, but his record as a defender is worth considering. In the 118 matches he played in the Pro Kabaddi League, he has 324 tackle points, which brings him to number 10 on the top 10 defenders list.
Sandeep Dhull(328 Points)
Sandeep Dhull was an impressive defender during his initial Kabaddi seasons. He has been a part of various Kabaddi Franchises, but his stint with Jaipur Pink Panthers was the best one. The defender scored 74 points in the 22 matches he played. He is ranked 9th among the top 10 defenders.
Ravinder Pahal(339 Points)
Ravinder Pahal was one of those defenders in the initial seasons who had lethal holds. His aggressive style of play made him one of the best defenders in the PKL. In his PKL career, he played 124 matches and scored 339 points.
Sunil Kumar(343 Points)
Sunil Kumar’s tackling skills made him a known face among Kabaddi fans. His swift tackles and ruthless power came to notice during his stint with the Gujarat Fortune Giants during season 7 of the PKL when he scored 76 points in 25 games. So far, he has 343 tackle points in the 137 matches he played.
Nitesh Kumar(360 Points)
Nitesh Kumar rose to the ranks with his impressive performance as a defender in season 4 of the Pro Kabaddi League. He became the first defender in PKL history to gather 100 tackle points in a single season, and in the 129 matches he played, he had 360 tackle points.
Sandeep Narwal(360 Points)
Sandeep Narwal is famous for his aggressive play. He wasn’t just good at scoring points as a defender but was equally good as a raider. In his Pro Kabaddi career, he scored 360 points in 156 matches, which puts him at number 5 on the top 10 defenders list.
Girish Maruti Ernak(362 Points)
Girish Maruti Ernak is an impressive left defender on the mat. The former U Mumba player has played for Gujarat Giants and winners like Puneri Paltan in different seasons. In his PKL career, he has 362 points in 147 matches.
Manjeet Chillar(391 Points)
Veteran Kabaddi player Manjeet Chillar came third in the list of top 10 defenders with 391 points. He has been a part of winning teams like Dabang Delhi and Bengaluru Bulls and was known for his smart tactics as a leader.
Surjeet Singh(415 Points)
Surjeet Singh served different franchises in his Pro Kabaddi career, and as of Pro Kabaddi League season 11, he is playing for Jaipur Pink Panthers and leading the defensive unit of the team. So far, Surjit Singh has 415 points in the 148 matches he played.
Fazel Atrachali(500 Points)
The Iranian Fazal Atrachali is leading the chart of the top 10 defenders with a whopping 500 tackle points. He became the first defender in the PKL’s history to have 500 points. No matter which team he served, he contributed a lot to his team’s victory in each game. He is the only overseas player on the list of the top 10 defenders and is way ahead of everyone in that category.
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