The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) has some exceptional defenders who have played key roles in their team’s success. These defenders, often referred to as the team’s “wall,” significantly impact the outcome of matches. Fazel Atrachali, nicknamed “Sultan,” has set a record by becoming the first defender to score 500 tackle points, achieving this feat in PKL 11 against Puneri Paltan. Surjeet Singh, with 410 tackle points, and Manjeet Chhillar, with 391, are also among the league’s top defensive performers.
Top 5 defenders in PKL history
| Rank | Name | Team Position | Matches Played | Tackle Points |
| 1 | Fazel Atrachali | Defender, Left Corner | 179 | 517 |
| 2 | PO Surjeet Singh | Defender, Right Cover | 158 | 425 |
| 3 | Manjeet Chhillar | All-Rounder | 132 | 391 |
| 4 | Nitesh Kumar | Defender | 139 | 372 |
| 5 | Sunil Kumar | Defender | 149 | 362 |
| 5 | Girish Maruti Ernak | Defender, Left Corner | 147 | 362 |
Fazel Atrachali, a left corner defender, leads the list with 517 tackle points from 179 matches. Following him is Surjeet Singh, a right cover defender, with 425 tackle points in 158 matches. Manjeet Chhillar, an all-rounder, has earned 391 tackle points across 132 matches. Nitesh Kumar, a defender, has accumulated 372 tackle points from 139 matches, while Sunil Kumar, another defender, has 362 tackle points in 149 matches. Girish Maruti Ernak, also a left corner defender, shares the fifth spot with Sunil, having earned 362 tackle points in 147 matches.
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