Pro Kabaddi (PKL) 2024: Most Expensive Players List

As the New Season of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL 11) approaches, the excitement reached new heights during the player auction held on August 15 and 16, 2024, in Mumbai. The highlight of the auction was Sachin Tanwar, who became the most expensive player of PKL 2024, while Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh followed closely behind.

This year, for the first time in PKL history, eight players crossed the ₹1 crore mark, breaking previous records and solidifying the league's place as one of the most competitive in Indian sports. As the squads are finalized and the stage is set for PKL Season 11, here’s a detailed look at the Top 10 costliest players of 2024 and All-time PKL’s history.

Most Expensive Player of Pro Kabaddi League
Most Expensive Player of Pro Kabaddi League

Top 10 most expensive players of PKL Season 11

Sachin Tanwar stole the show at the PKL 2024 auction, becoming the season’s highest-paid player, with Tamil Thalaivas buying him for ₹2.15 crore.

The second-highest bid went to Iranian all-rounder Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh, who was picked by the Haryana Steelers for ₹2.07 crore, making him one of the costliest overseas players in PKL history.

S.No.PlayerTeamSalary (INR)
1Sachin TanwarTamil Thalaivas₹2.15 crore
2Mohammadreza Shadloui ChiyanehHaryana Steelers₹2.07 crore
3Guman SinghGujarat Giants₹1.97 crore
4Pawan Sehrawat (FBM)Telugu Titans₹1.725 crore
5BharatUP Yoddhas₹1.30 crore
6Maninder Singh (FBM)Bengal Warriors₹1.15 crore
7Ajinkya Ashok PawarBengaluru Bulls₹1.107 crore
8Sunil KumarU Mumba₹1.015 crore
9ManjeetU Mumba₹80 lakh
10Pardeep NarwalBengaluru Bulls₹70 lakh
10Krishan DhullTelugu Titans₹70 lakh

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Who got the highest bid in Pro Kabaddi 2024?

The PKL Season 11 auction broke records with eight players exceeding ₹1 crore for the first time. Sachin Tanwar became the highest-paid player after Tamil Thalaivas acquired him for ₹2.15 crore. A reliable performer since his debut with the Gujarat Giants in Season 5, his ability to perform under pressure made him highly sought after.

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All-time highest-paid players in PKL’s history

Indian Kabaddi team captain ‘Pawan Kumar Sehrawat‘ is the most expensive player in the history of the Pro Kabaddi League; he was bought by the Telugu Titans for ₹2.605 crores in season 10 last year.

The PKL auctions have seen some jaw-dropping bids over the years, and here’s a list of the highest-paid players in PKL history:

PlayerPrice (₹)TeamSeason
Pawan Sehrawat₹2.605 croreTelugu TitansSeason 10
Mohammadreza Chiyaneh₹2.35 crorePuneri PaltanSeason 10
Pawan Sehrawat₹2.26 croreTamil ThalaivasSeason 9
Sachin Tanwar₹2.15 croreTamil ThalaivasSeason 11
Maninder Singh₹2.12 croreBengal WarriorzSeason 10
Mohammadreza Chiyaneh₹2.07 croreHaryana SteelersSeason 11
Guman Singh₹1.97 croreGujarat GiantsSeason 11
Pawan Sehrawat₹1.725 croreTelugu TitansSeason 11
Vikash Kandola₹1.70 croreBengaluru BullsSeason 9
Pardeep Narwal₹1.65 croreUP YoddhasSeason 8

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Season-wise costliest players of PKL

The first season of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) was held in 2014, and during this inaugural auction, Patna Pirates made headlines by securing Rakesh Kumar for ₹12.80 lakh, making him the most expensive player of the season.

At the time, Rakesh Kumar was a prominent figure in Indian kabaddi, having already established himself as a vice captain of the national team and an Arjuna Award winner. His high bid in the first season underscored his immense value and experience, marking the beginning of PKL’s trend of big investments in star players.

SeasonPlayerPrice (₹)Team
Season 1Rakesh Kumar12.80 lakhPatna Pirates
Season 2Hadi Oshtorak21.1 lakhTelugu Titans
Season 4Mohit Chhillar53 lakhBengaluru Bulls
Season 5Nitin Tomar93 lakhUP Yoddha
Season 6Monu Goyat1.51 croreHaryana Steelers
Season 7Siddharth Desai1.45 croreTelugu Titans
Season 8Pardeep Narwal1.65 croreUP Yoddha
Season 9Pawan Kumar Sehrawat2.26 croreTamil Thalaivas
Season 10Pawan Kumar Sehrawat2.605 croreTelugu Titans
Season 11Sachin Tanwar2.15 croreTamil Thalaivas

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Conclusion

With all 12 PKL franchises revamping their squads, the bidding war at Mumbai’s Jio Convention Centre was intense. Teams went all out to secure the best talent available, resulting in record-breaking bids and fierce competition before the season has even begun.

The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2024 is all set to bring another exhilarating season of Kabaddi action, with fans eagerly awaiting the tournament's kickoff on October 18 at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium.

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