Patna Pirates is regarded as one of the most decorated franchise in PKL, where they have won Marquee event for record 3 times which include Season 3, 4 and 5 Respectively.
Here in this article we will talk about Navdeep, New Young player from Patna Pirates along with his personal and professional information and his early information is shared in the below format:
Category
Details
Name
Navdeep
Date of Birth
5th February 2005
Early Life
Developed inclination towards sport from a very young age
PKL Season
Season 12
Team
Patna Pirates
Inducted As
New Young Player (NYP)
Age at Selection
19 years old
Navdeep Early, Family Life and Domestic Career:
Navdeep started developing inclination towards Sport at an early age, he is fueled by his consistent performances at the local level and he did wonders at College level and Village level makes him one of the most prolific players in Kabaddi.
His Physical Ability, Physique and reflexes made him natural fit for defense especially in right corner position.
As Sport Kabaddi demands raw agility, ability to maintain raw fitness, discipline and tactical intelligences uncovering mental strength makes him another tough competitor on the mat.
His constant pursuit of excellence have made into Pro Kabaddi League as New Young Player where he would be ready to offer his pursuit in Raiding.
Navdeep PKL Achievements:
Navdeep would be keenly looking to get a chance to do well for Patna Pirates with his solid aggressive plans on regular basis, He entered the right corner defender where he played 11 matches where he attempted no raids and with absolute no team points.
He scored 15 tackle points out of 40 points attempted with 1 Super Tackle with Tackle Success Rate being 35%.
His Average successful Tackles Per Match being 0.77, however he would certainly need more chances in his radar in order to make sure he could pull up more points and do wonders when it mattered the most.
His primary responsibility lies as corner defender is to Block, Trap and immobilize the rivals team top raiders working in synergy with fellow defenders to Build robust defensive walls.
His skills that would be most importantly come to fore which include- Accurate Ankle Holds, Evading Fouls and Communication on regular basis.
The biggest challenge for him would be his ability to understand the transition gaps, and ability to perform in the High Pace environment where he would need to hold his nerve in order to do wonders in PKL.
Strengths
Physical ability, strong physique, sharp reflexes
Natural Position
Right Corner Defender
Core Skills
Accurate ankle holds, evading fouls, effective communication, blocking, trapping, and immobilizing opposition raiders
Mental Attributes
Agility, raw fitness, discipline, tactical intelligence, and mental strength
PKL Induction
Selected as New Young Player (NYP) in Pro Kabaddi League for Patna Pirates
PKL Role
Primarily a Right Corner Defender; also ready to contribute in raiding if needed
PKL Season Performance
Played 11 matches
Raiding Contribution
Attempted no raids, scored no raid points
Defensive Contribution
Scored 15 tackle points from 40 attempts
Super Tackles
1
Tackle Success Rate
35%
Average Successful Tackles
0.77 per match
Primary Defensive Role
Build robust defensive walls by blocking, trapping, and working in synergy with fellow defenders
Challenges Ahead
Needs to improve consistency, understand transition gaps, and handle high-pressure PKL environment
Future Outlook
With more opportunities, he can sharpen his defensive impact and deliver wonders for Patna Pirates
His PKL Stats so far is shared in the below format:
Category
Details
Season Played Onwards
11
Total Matches
18
Total Raid Points Attempted
0
Total Raid Points
0
Total Tackle Points
15
Total Tackle Points Attempted
40
Average Successful Tackles/Match
0.77
Tackle Success Rate
35%
His Humility, Nature off the field makes him one of the most likeable players who will be gracing PKL arena, He is equally active on social media where he keeps sharing content on regular basis.
He is lauded for his humility and work ethic which is an essential quality required for a professional athlete to make wonders on regular basis.
He would be perfect role model for aspiring players who wants to make it big in Kabaddi domain.
Navdeep would grow provided how well franchise use him in the Upcoming edition and his social media post activity where he share his stuff on social media will inspire next generation of players to play this popular combat sport.
Category
Details
Off-Field Nature
Known for humility and likable personality
Social Media Presence
Actively shares content on regular basis
Work Ethic
Lauded for humility and discipline, essential for a professional athlete
Role Model Potential
Considered a perfect role model for aspiring Kabaddi players
Future Growth
Growth depends on how the franchise uses him in upcoming editions
Inspiration Factor
His social media activity and presence inspire the next generation to take up Kabaddi
Let’s see how well he fare so far in the Upcoming Marquee event provided he gets consistent chances, on regular basis.
Mashal Sports is excited to announce the upcoming Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12 Player Auction, scheduled to take place on May 31 and June 1, 2025 in Mumbai.