Pro Kabaddi League: Top 5 defenders of all time with most tackle points

Indian sport was dominated by Cricket for a long time. The IPL’s success demanded the need for a league that rivals its popularity. That’s why Pro Kabaddi League was born in 2014 and has now completed ten seasons.

Players like Pardeep Narwal, Pawan Sehrawat, Rahul Chaudhari, and countless others have become household names. While the league is dominated by the talents and successes of the Raiders, the defenders too need a huge mention. 

In this article, we are set to do just that. Here we take a closer look at the top five defenders of all time with most tackle points.

5- Surjeet Singh – 348 Points

The 33-year-old has earned a reputation for being one of the strongest defenders in the Pro Kabaddi League history. With 348 tackle points, Surjeet Singh is considered at the top of the list as far as PKL Top Defenders are concerned. This year Surjeet was part of the team led by Pawan Sehrawat that won the gold medal in the 2022 Asian Games.

4- Girish Maruti Ernak – 359 Points

During the Pro Kabaddi League auction 2023, there was a huge round of applause in the U Mumba camp. The reason was they had picked the PKL top defender in Girish Maruti Ernak. The 33-year-old from Kalyan, Mumbai has 359 points in the history of PKL to make him one of the best defenders in the league. 

3- Sandeep Narwal – 360 Points

Dubbed the most energetic player in the history of the Pro Kabaddi League, Sandeep Narwal is a certified legend. It is interesting to know that Sandeep is the cousin of superstar raider Pardeep Narwal. The 30-year-old has scored 360 points playing in the backline to cement his legacy as one of PKL’s top defenders. 

2- Manjeet Chillar – 391 Points

The former Indian star might not be playing the sport anymore but there is no doubting his talents. Known for his strong tackle holds and fiery temper, Manjeet Chillar is PKL’s top defender of all time. The 37-year-old has 391 points before calling time on his storied career.

1- Fazel Atrachali – 424 Points

The Iranian skipper is called the sultan of defensive tackles and there is no doubt behind the moniker. Fazel Atrachali has the best conversion rate in terms of take-on tackles and most points in super tackles. The Gujarat Giants skipper has 424 points so far to cement his legacy as the greatest of all time. This is the reason why we see him rated as PKL’s top defender sitting at the top of the tree.