Defending is a difficult job to do in a game that moves so fast. Defenders need to be ready to pounce on every minute opportunity they get to the raider out. To consistently do it, is an elite skill. 

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As we approach India’s Kabaddi extravaganza, Pro Kabaddi Lague Season 8, let’s take a look at the list of top five defenders of season 7: 

5) Baldev Singh 

The Bengal Warriors defender played 24 matches in season 7 and earned 67 tackle points. Baldev had a strike rate of 55% during tackles. 

4) Sandeep Dhull 

In just 22 matches, the Jaipur Pink Panthers’ defender, Sandeep Dhull, earned 74 tackle points. He had a strike rate of 49% during tackles. 

3) Nitesh Kumar

The UP Yoddha defender played just 23 matches during PKL season 7 but had the third best tackle points – 75. 

2) Sumit

Another UP Yoddha defender, Sumit, who played 22 matches last season but ended up earning 77 tackle points. 

1) Fazel Atrachali 

The Iranian defender, Fazel Atrachali, was in a terrific form in season 7. While playing for U Mumba, Fazel earned 84 tackle points at a strike rate of 61%.