Who Is Your Favorite Player in Pro Kabaddi League 2025?
A Pro Kabaddi League match is not just a match, it’s one full of emotion. The adrenaline rush, giving you one of the best feelings in the world.
And this year, Pro Kabaddi League 2025 did not fail to disappoint either. Which brings us to the question, who’s your favorite player this season?
The Legends Who Still Dominate
You can’t talk about kabaddi without mentioning a few legends who have shaken the sport world.
A man celebrated for changing the game in the industry, Pardeep Narwal, the Dubki King. For years, his raids will always get fans roaring at the stadium.
Then there’s Naveen Kumar, the young gun with lightning in his legs. He’s not just fast, he’s strategic. Every raid feels calculated, every move deliberate. You blink, and he’s already scored.
And how can anyone forget Fazel Atrachali? The Iranian powerhouse whose tackles have ended many raiders’ dreams of glory.
The New Faces Stealing the Spotlight
But the beauty of Pro Kabaddi 2025 is that it’s not just about the old guard. The new generation is here bringing in talents, energy and fearlessness.
Names like Aslam Inamdar, Mohammadreza Shadloui, and Sachin Tanwar are quickly becoming fan favorites. What’s refreshing is how they play without fear. They’re creating their own path bringing in more tackles, raids and emotions.
Top Raiders: Who’s Piling Up the Points
Let’s see who’s making defenders sweat.
Devank Dalal
- He’s sitting at the top of the raiders’ leaderboard this season, with 220 raid points from 13 matches (as of the latest stats).
- That number is huge. It means he’s doing more than just raiding, he’s consistently making high-impact raids, mixing bonus lines, super raids, etc.
- Challenges? With that many attempts, the margin for error is small. Every bad raid or misstep gets magnified when expectations are high.
Others trailing close
- Arjun Deshwal is not far behind — 159 raid points.
- Ashu Malik is also doing well: around 146 raid points (in 12 games).
- Ayan Lohchab has shown flashes: 150 raid points after a strong performance.
- Bharat Hooda is another name to keep an eye on; his consistency has been showing.
What this tells us:
Dalal is the raider to beat. But the gap isn’t unbridgeable, good runs, momentum, confidence shifts, they all play a role.
Top Defenders: Who’s Making Raids Regret
Okay, raiders get a lot of love — but defenders are the unsung backbone.
Nitesh Kumar
- He’s leading the tackle points chart this season with 53 tackle points (in 14 outings).
- This is the guy you will always want at your corner especially when there is pressure.
- But there’s pressure: you get targeted. Raiders will try to break your line. One missed tackle can shift momentum.
Fazel Atrachali
- He’s a legend. Even now, he sits high among defenders with 44 tackle points.
- He’s not just about quantity, his tackles tend to come at critical moments.
- The challenge for him is aging (naturally) and staying sharp — slower reactions or fatigue could cost him. Also, newer raiders are studying his style, trying to adapt.
Jaideep Dahiya, Gaurav Khatri, Saurabh Nandal
- Jaideep Dahiya is up with 48 tackle points.
- Gaurav Khatri is holding his own among defenders, with solid numbers.
- Saurabh Nandal also features in the top few defenders.
Why We All Have a “Favorite”
Here’s the thing when you love a sport as intense as kabaddi, you can’t just be a casual viewer. You feel it. Every raid, every point, every dive into the midline feels personal.
Maybe you admire Pardeep’s calmness under pressure. Maybe it’s Naveen’s never-give-up energy that speaks to you.
Yours could be these recent raiders who are making waves in the industry. The likes of Nitin Kumar Dhankhar, Ayan Lohchab, Ajit Chouhan, and many more. Or maybe it’s someone underrated, a player who doesn’t always grab headlines but gives everything on the mat.
That’s the thing about Pro Kabaddi League. It connects people through passion. Through shared joy, heartbreak, and hope.
Pro Kabaddi League 2025 feels different than any other. It is more competitive with players that are determined to leave a lasting impact.
Now tell me, who’s your favorite this time around? Drop their name below.
