Fazel Kabaddi Player: Career & Biography

When it comes to popular Kabaddi players, Fazel Atrachali is definitely a name that must be mentioned. He is the first foreign player to reach such great heights in the sphere and continues to advance as a pro gamer and captain. Here is what you need to know about the player.

Fazel Atrachali Biography 

Fazel is a Kabaddi player from Iran who, at the moment, plays in the Pro Kabaddi League for Bengal Warriorz. He is also a member of the Iranian National Kabaddi team. 

He is one of the popular foreign gamers in the history of the PKL. He is also the only international player to be among the top 10 tackle points scorers in the history of the league. One notable thing about Fazel is that he is the highest-paid international player in the league and has also won the award for the Best Defender of the Season.

NameFazel Atrachali 
Age33
CountryIran
PositionDefender Left Corner
TeamIran National Kabaddi Team

Education

There is no exact information about the formal education of Fazel as a Kabaddi player. It is known that he was involved in Kabaddi from a young age, and this hobby became his passion and profession at a later stage in life.

Family

In 2017, Fazel married Eliye Hoseyni, who is a skilled tailor. The couple has two daughters: Selena, born on August 3, 2018, and Selin, born on August 3, 2020.

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Sports Career of Fazal Atrachali

Over his career, Atrachali has collected 500 tackle points in the Pro Kabaddi League. He stepped into the Pro Kabaddi League back in 2014, which was the start of his successful career. Already in 2018, the gamer doubled his success and became the captain of the PKL team. Some of the most vital points from Fazel’s Pro Kabaddi career are listed below:

  • Silver: 16th Asian Games (2010), 17th Asian Games (2014), Kabaddi World Cup (2016), 19th Asian Games (2023).
  • Gold: 18th Asian Games – 2018.

As for his records, here are the key ones:

  • First foreign player to cross 300 tackle points in the PKL.
  • Second player ever to win Best Defender in back-to-back seasons.
  • Only defender in Season 7 of Pro Kabaddi League to score over 80 tackle points.
Fazel Atrachali is a beloved kabaddi player

Stats, Raid Points & Net Worth

In the PKL, Fazel earns most of his income from Kabaddi, whether through the Pro Kabaddi League or playing for the Iran National Team. According to Hot Trivia, his net worth is said to be around ₹10 crore, which comes to about $1.3 million USD. Additionally, he likely boosts his earnings through brand deals and sponsorships.

Some other stats about the Kabaddi Fazel you can find below:

Matches188
Total Points Earned 557
Raids85
Career Best Points9
Tackles 944

Fazel Atrachali Auction & Current Kabaddi Team

After the 2025 auction in the PKL, Fazel Atrachali was acquired by Dabang Delhi for ₹30 lakhs and is going to play for them for the upcoming season of the PKL.