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Manjeet Chillar, the former Indian professional kabaddi player and the “Angry Young Man” of Pro Kabaddi, has been one of the top all-rounders of the league’s history. He is not a part of any of the 12 PKL teams’ coaching setup in PKL 11.
The 38-year-old has represented various PKL teams across his career span, including Bengaluru Bulls (2014, 2015), Puneri Paltan (2016, 2017), Jaipur Pink Panthers (2017), Tamil Thalaivas (2018, 2020), and Dabang Delhi (2021). However, Manjeet retired at the end of PKL 8 after winning the maiden title for Dabang Delhi.
Following his retirement, Manjeet transitioned from the mat to a guiding role off it. Recognized for his deep understanding of the game and tactical acumen, he soon became involved in coaching and mentoring young players. In Pro Kabaddi League Season 9, Manjeet took up the role of Assistant Coach for Telugu Titans.
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However, the stalwart couldn’t prove his worth as the Titans finished at the bottom of the table with just two wins and 20 losses in 22 matches. Alex Pandian replaced Manjeet Chillar as the assistant coach of Telugu Titans in PKL 10.
Manjeet Chillar’s career stats in the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL)
Manjeet Chillar, a kabaddi legend, dominated from the start, leading Bengaluru Bulls in Season 1 with 51 tackle points and 71 raid points, earning him Defender of the Tournament award. His all-round brilliance continued in Season 2 as MVP, taking Bengaluru to the final.
After shining with Puneri Paltan in Season 3, he faced tougher times with Pune and Jaipur but bounced back with Tamil Thalaivas, solidifying his reputation as a defensive powerhouse.
The final phase of his PKL career came in Season 8 when he joined Dabang Delhi, guiding them to their maiden title before retiring as one of the greatest kabaddi stars.
Overall, Manjeet bagged 391 tackle points from 374 successful tackles along with 25 High 5s in 132 matches of his PKL career. He has also earned 224 raid points from 723 raids.
