{"id":2446,"date":"2025-11-01T00:53:47","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T19:23:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/?p=2446"},"modified":"2025-11-01T00:53:49","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T19:23:49","slug":"pkl-mvp-award-winners-list-most-valuable-players","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/pkl-mvp-award-winners-list-most-valuable-players\/","title":{"rendered":"PKL MVP Winners (2014\u20132025): Complete List of Pro Kabaddi League\u2019s Most Valuable Players"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PKL 2025 MVP Award Winners: <\/strong>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/league\/pro-kabaddi-league\/\" data-type=\"sp_league\" data-id=\"4\">Pro Kabaddi League (PKL)<\/a><\/strong> has revolutionised the traditional sport of kabaddi, turning it into one of India\u2019s biggest sporting spectacles since its debut in <strong>2014<\/strong>. Over the years, this league has not only entertained millions of fans but also produced some of the most remarkable kabaddi talents the country has ever seen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every season, a few standout performers rise above the rest with their unmatched skill, consistency, and leadership \u2014 earning the prestigious title of <strong>Most Valuable Player (MVP)<\/strong>. These MVPs are not just players; they are the heartbeat of their teams, often turning games single-handedly with their brilliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/pro-kabaddi-2025-match-schedule-time-table-format-venue-auction-watch-live\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"110\">12th season of PKL (2025)<\/a><\/strong> unfolds, let\u2019s take a detailed look back at the players who have etched their names in Pro Kabaddi history as MVPs \u2014 from the inaugural edition to the present day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Complete List of PKL MVP Winners (All Seasons 2014\u20132025)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Season<\/th><th>Year<\/th><th>MVP Player<\/th><th>Team<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>2014<\/td><td>Anup Kumar<\/td><td>U Mumba<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>2015<\/td><td>Manjeet Chhillar<\/td><td>Bengaluru Bulls<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>2016<\/td><td>Rohit Kumar<\/td><td>Patna Pirates<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>2016<\/td><td>Pardeep Narwal<\/td><td>Patna Pirates<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>2017<\/td><td>Pardeep Narwal<\/td><td>Patna Pirates<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>2018<\/td><td>Pawan Sehrawat<\/td><td>Bengaluru Bulls<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>2019<\/td><td>Naveen Kumar<\/td><td>Dabang Delhi KC<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td>2021<\/td><td>Naveen Kumar<\/td><td>Dabang Delhi KC<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9<\/td><td>2022<\/td><td>Arjun Deshwal<\/td><td>Jaipur Pink Panthers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10<\/td><td>2023<\/td><td>Aslam Inamdar<\/td><td>Puneri Paltan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11<\/td><td>2024<\/td><td>Mohammadreza Shadloui<\/td><td>Haryana Steelers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12<\/td><td>2025<\/td><td>Fazel Atrachali<\/td><td>Dabang Delhi<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PKL Season 1 (2014): Anup Kumar \u2013 U Mumba<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The very first season of PKL saw <strong>Anup Kumar<\/strong> leading from the front for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/team\/u-mumba\/\" data-type=\"sp_team\" data-id=\"1705\">U Mumba<\/a><\/strong>. Known for his calm composure and sharp game sense, he guided his team to the finals, securing <strong>155 raid points in 16 matches<\/strong>.<br>Although U Mumba fell short in the final against Jaipur Pink Panthers, Anup\u2019s leadership and tactical brilliance earned him the <strong>MVP award<\/strong>. His legacy continued as he led U Mumba to the title the following year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PKL Season 2 (2015): Manjeet Chhillar \u2013 Bengaluru Bulls<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pro Kabaddi Season 2 was all about <strong>Manjeet Chhillar<\/strong>, the ultimate all-rounder. He captained<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/team\/bengaluru-bulls\/\" data-type=\"sp_team\" data-id=\"1696\"> Bengaluru Bulls<\/a><\/strong> to the final and contributed both in attack and defence \u2014 scoring <strong>67 raid points<\/strong> and <strong>40 tackle points<\/strong>.<br>Manjeet\u2019s fierce defensive presence and never-give-up attitude made him one of the most respected figures in PKL history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PKL Season 3 (2016): Rohit Kumar \u2013 Patna Pirates<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The third season introduced a new star \u2014 <strong>Rohit Kumar<\/strong>, who made an unforgettable debut for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/team\/patna-pirates\/\" data-type=\"sp_team\" data-id=\"1701\">Patna Pirates<\/a><\/strong>. With his quick reflexes and fearless raids, he amassed <strong>100 raid points in just 12 matches<\/strong>.<br>His stellar form helped the Pirates lift their maiden PKL title, earning him the MVP crown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PKL Season 4 (2016): Pardeep Narwal \u2013 Patna Pirates<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Having already impressed as the emerging player in Season 3, <strong>Pardeep Narwal<\/strong> dominated Season 4. He racked up <strong>131 raid points<\/strong>, guiding Patna Pirates to <a href=\"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/pro-kabaddi-winners-list-pkl-champions\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1685\">back-to-back championships<\/a>.<br>In the final against Jaipur Pink Panthers, his 16-point performance sealed the win and his first MVP award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PKL Season 5 (2017): Pardeep Narwal \u2013 Patna Pirates<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pardeep Narwal made history by becoming the <strong>first player to win consecutive MVP awards<\/strong>. His fifth-season heroics were legendary \u2014 <strong>369 total points<\/strong>, <strong>18 super raids<\/strong>, and <strong>19 super 10s<\/strong>.<br>His iconic 8-point raid against Haryana Steelers remains one of PKL\u2019s most unforgettable moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PKL Season 6 (2018): Pawan Kumar Sehrawat \u2013 Bengaluru Bulls<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The &#8220;Hi-Flyer&#8221; <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/tag\/pawan-sehrawat\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"53\">Pawan Kumar Sehrawat<\/a><\/strong> rose to fame in Season 6 with his breathtaking raids. His unmatched athleticism and consistency powered the Bengaluru Bulls to their first PKL title.<br>Pawan ended the season as the top scorer with <strong>271 raid points in 24 matches<\/strong>, including 11 super raids \u2014 earning him the MVP honour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PKL Season 7 (2019): Naveen Kumar \u2013 Dabang Delhi KC<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A young sensation emerged in Season 7 \u2014 <strong>Naveen Kumar<\/strong>, nicknamed &#8220;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/tag\/naveen-express\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"44\">The Naveen Express.<\/a><\/strong>&#8221; With lightning speed and supreme fitness, he amassed <strong>303 points<\/strong> and guided Delhi to their maiden final appearance.<br>Though Delhi lost to Bengal Warriors, Naveen\u2019s record-breaking <strong>22 Super 10s<\/strong> and 65% raid strike rate made him the season\u2019s MVP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PKL Season 8 (2021): Naveen Kumar \u2013 Dabang Delhi KC<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After a pandemic-induced break, PKL returned in 2021 \u2014 and once again, <strong>Naveen Kumar<\/strong> stole the show.<br>He led <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/team\/dabang-delhi-k-c\/\" data-type=\"sp_team\" data-id=\"1697\">Dabang Delhi <\/a><\/strong>to their first-ever PKL title, collecting <strong>210 points<\/strong>, <strong>12 Super 10s<\/strong>, and an astonishing <strong>85% not-out rate<\/strong>. His consistency and composure earned him back-to-back MVP honours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PKL Season 9 (2022): Arjun Deshwal \u2013 Jaipur Pink Panthers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Season 9 belonged to <strong>Arjun Deshwal<\/strong>, who carried <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/team\/jaipur-pink-panthers\/\" data-type=\"sp_team\" data-id=\"1700\">Jaipur Pink Panthers<\/a><\/strong> to championship glory. Arjun scored <strong>296 raid points<\/strong>, <strong>17 Super 10s<\/strong>, and maintained a <strong>65% raid strike rate<\/strong>.<br>His fearless attitude and attacking mindset made him a deserving MVP and one of the top raiders of modern PKL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PKL Season 10 (2023): Aslam Inamdar \u2013 Puneri Paltan<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All-rounder and captain <a href=\"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/pkl-12-aslam-inamdar-missing-vs-telugu-titans-reason\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2293\"><strong>Aslam Inamdar<\/strong> <\/a>was the driving force behind <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/team\/puneri-paltan\/\" data-type=\"sp_team\" data-id=\"1702\">Puneri Paltan\u2019s<\/a><\/strong> maiden PKL title. A balanced performer in both attack and defence, he scored <strong>142 raid points<\/strong> and <strong>26 tackle points<\/strong> in 23 matches.<br>His leadership and strategic maturity earned him the <strong>MVP title for Season 10<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PKL Season 11 (2024): Mohammadreza Shadloui \u2013 Haryana Steelers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Iranian powerhouse <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/pkl-2025-gujarat-giants-revenge-mohammadreza-shadloui-vs-u-mumba\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2040\">Mohammadreza Shadloui<\/a><\/strong> became the first foreign player to win the PKL MVP award. He played a massive role in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/team\/haryana-steelers\/\" data-type=\"sp_team\" data-id=\"1699\">Haryana Steelers<\/a><\/strong>\u2019 championship win, scoring <strong>139 total points<\/strong> (82 tackle + 57 raid).<br>Nicknamed \u201cThe Showstopper,\u201d Shadloui\u2019s defensive strength and versatility made him an unstoppable force on the mat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PKL Season 12 (2025): Fazel Atrachali<\/strong> &#8211; <strong>Dabang Delhi K.C.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Pro Kabaddi League 2025 (PKL Season 12)<\/strong> saw <strong>Fazel Atrachali<\/strong> shine as the standout player, earning the prestigious <strong>Most Valuable Player (MVP)<\/strong> award. Representing <strong>Dabang Delhi K.C.<\/strong>, the Iranian Sultan once again proved why he is regarded as one of the best defenders in the league. His consistency, tactical intelligence, and ability to read the opponent\u2019s moves played a crucial role in Delhi\u2019s journey to the championship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FAQs About Pro Kabaddi MVP Awards<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Q1: Who was the first MVP of Pro Kabaddi League?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A1:<\/strong> The first-ever PKL MVP was <strong>Anup Kumar<\/strong> from U Mumba in 2014, for his brilliant all-round leadership and consistent raiding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Q2: Which player has won the most MVP awards in PKL history?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A2:<\/strong> <strong>Pardeep Narwal<\/strong> and <strong>Naveen Kumar<\/strong> have both won the MVP award twice each, making them the joint-most successful players in PKL history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Q3: How is the MVP selected in Pro Kabaddi?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A4:<\/strong> The MVP award is given to the player who consistently contributes the most to his team\u2019s success \u2014 whether through raiding, tackling, or all-round impact throughout the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Q4: Has any foreign player ever won the PKL MVP award?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A5:<\/strong> Yes, <strong>Mohammadreza Shadloui<\/strong> from Iran became the first foreign player to win the MVP title in <strong>PKL Season 11 (2024)<\/strong> for Haryana Steelers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>The journey of the Pro Kabaddi League is a story of passion, power, and perseverance. From veterans like <strong>Anup Kumar<\/strong> and <strong>Manjeet Chhillar<\/strong> to modern greats like <strong>Naveen Kumar<\/strong> and <strong>Mohammadreza Shadloui<\/strong>, every MVP has played a key role in shaping the legacy of PKL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the <strong>2025 season<\/strong> continues, kabaddi fans across India are watching closely \u2014 who will be the next Most Valuable Player to carve his name in the league\u2019s golden history?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the full list of Pro Kabaddi League MVP winners from 2014 to 2025. 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