Better known as PKL, Pro Kabaddi league has become one of the most viewed league in India after Indian Premier League, know the foreign players list in PKL season 8 2021
The Leagues grassroots were drawn after the immense popularity of the game after 2006 Asian Games and the format is influenced by IPL. Kabaddi has been a part of India since decades and the nation has shined at every league of it whether it be at Kabaddi World, South Asian Games or Asian Games, No team has even closer records to India.
Pro Kabaddi League launched in 2014 has given many young talents to show their talent at big levels, not only it benefits the players but also gives selectors a wide range of players to choose from.
The league has its foot established all around the globe with giving many foreigners to participate and earn fortunes in the Kabaddi. So we take a look at Pro Kabaddi league season 8 – rankings of all teams by foreigners in their squad in season 8 starting on December 22:
Pro Kabaddi League Season 8: PKL 2021 Ranking Of All Teams By Foreign Players In Their Squad
12.) Tamil Thalaivas
- Anwar Saeed
- Sandaruwan Asiri
The Thalaivans are yet to display a strong season performance, since their debut year they have been finishing at the bottom of their zones, despite some big names in their squad, The team consist of the Two Sri Lankan players in the squad Anwar Saeed and Sandaruwan Asiri.
11.) Telugu Titans
- Hyunsu Park
- Tetsuro Abe
The Telugu side consist of the Japanese and Korean Hyunsu Park and Tetsuro Abe as their foreign players, the team is unlikely to give them start.
10.) Jaipur Pink Panther
- Amirhossein Maleki
- Amin Nosrati
Both the Iranians will be looking for their first match in PKL season 8. Though in season 7 Maleki was the part of Haryana Steelers but was not given any opportunity.
9.) U.P Yodha
- James Kamweti
- Mohammad Taghi
The team owned by the GMR group would be comprising of Kamweti and Taghi in their squad. Taghi was also the part of the season 7 Winning side Bengal Warriors.
8.) Dabang Delhi K.C
- Emad Sedaghetnia
- Mohammad Malak
With a squad full of Indian stars the Iranians are doubtful to get a start in season 8.
7.) Patna Pirates
- Daniel Odhiambo
- Shadloui Chianeh
Shadloui Chianeh, the Iranian was the most expensive overseas signing and is a bavk hold specialist. On the other hand Daniel Odhiambo came as the replacement of the Korean Jang Kun Lee.
6.) Haryana Steelers
- Mohammad Esmaeil
- Hamid Nader
Following the path of Delhi side, Haryana Steelers have also invested in the two Iranians for the season 8. Out of which Mohammad Esmaeil is one of the most impactful player.
5.) Gujarat Giants
- Soleiman Pahlevani
- Hadi Oshtrok
The giant side also consist of Iranians in their season 8 squad as foreign players. Hadi is considered in all rounder category alongside Soleiman who is a defender.
4.) Puneri Paltan
- Hadi Tajik
- Victor Obiero
Both the overseas players in the Paltan squad have playing experience with Hadi being one of the retained player of the side.
3.) Bengaluru Bulls
- Abolfazl Maghsodlou
- Dong Geon Lee
Both the Iranian and Korean are among those few foreign players who have got a good experience in the league and are expected to get start in matches.
2.) U Mumba
- Fazel Atrachali
- Mohsen Maghsoudlou
The Asian Games 2018 Gold Medalist and the Best Defender of season 7 will lead the U Mumba side in season 8 along with Mohsen Maghsoudlou who also has a 48 games experience in PKL.
1.) Bengal Warriors
- Abozar Mighani
- Mohammad Esmaeil Nabibakhsh
The reigning champions would be looking for their second consecutive title with the team with strongest foreign players in the squad. Nabibaksh was a major part of the Bengal side when they won the league.
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