Jayasoorya: Early Life, Domestic Career, PKL Achievements, Social Media and More

Ns. Jayasoorya Nagarajan is a young and talented kabaddi player from Tamil Nadu who plays as a left raider for Haryana Steelers. Born on January 23, 2003, in Kulasekharam, Tamil Nadu, the 22-year-old raider joined the Steelers squad for PKL Season 11 and continues with the team for Season 12.
Standing 5’8″ tall, Jayasoorya received his kabaddi training at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) in Chennai. He made a strong impression in the Yuva Kabaddi Series 2023 with the Palani Tuskers, where he scored 189 raid points from 236 raids in 21 matches, helping his team win the championship.
In his PKL debut season with Haryana Steelers, he played 6 matches and scored 11 points with a 48% raid strike rate. The young raider is known for his electrifying raids and speed on the mat, making him an important part of the defending champions’ squad.
Player Profile Summary
Category | Details |
Full Name | Ns. Jayasoorya Nagarajan |
Date of Birth | January 23, 2003 |
Age | 22 years (as of 2025) |
Height | 5’8″ (173 cm) |
Nationality | Indian |
Birthplace | Tamil Nadu, India |
Hometown | Kulasekharam, Tamil Nadu |
Position | Left Raider |
Current Team | Haryana Steelers (Season 12) |
PKL Debut | Season 11 (2024) with Haryana Steelers |
Education | Yettacode Higher Secondary School, Loyola College Chennai |
Training Background | Sports Authority of India (SAI), Chennai |
Family | Mother: Sajitha Nagarajan, Elder Brother: Abhijith Vijayan |
Hobby | Photography |