PKL 2021 auctions: Most expensive foreigners in Pro Kabaddi history
Here are the top five foreign most expensive foreign buys in the history of the Pro Kabaddi League auctions.
Published : Aug 30, 2021 17:20 IST
The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), since its inception in 2014, has attracted the best of global kabaddi talent. Asian powerhouse Iran has had the strongest representation in the league, while players from fellow Asian countries have also flocked to the tournament.
The foreigners have played a pivotal role in the PKL, with Iran's Mohammad Esmaeil Nabibakhsh guiding Bengal Warriors to its maiden title last season.
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Over the years and in the auctions gone by, some of the overseas players have commanded big fees for their services. While U Mumba's Fazel Atrachalli is the only player to reach the crore mark, here are the five most expensive overseas players in the Pro Kabaddi league (PKL).
Top 5 most expensive foreign buys in the Pro Kabaddi League
| Player | Team | Auction Price |
| Fazel Atrachali (Iran) | U Mumba | Rs. 1 crore |
| Mohammad Esmaeil Nabibakhsh (Iran) | Bengal Warriors | Rs. 77.75 lakh |
| Abozar Mighani (Iran) | Telugu Titans | Rs. 75 lakh |
| Jang Kun Lee (South Korea) | Patna Pirates | Rs. 40 lakh |
| Mohammad Maghsoudlou (Iran) | Patna Pirates | Rs. 35 lakh |