UP Yoddhas Players 2025 – Team Overview

UP Yoddhas enter Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 with a mix of retained players and new signings. The 2025 squad combines experienced defenders and reliable raiders, giving the team more depth across positions. UP Yoddhas captain Sumit Sangwan leads the roster, with Ashu Singh as vice-captain. Jasveer Singh stays as the head UP Yoddhas coach. GMR Group owns the team. The management aims for better results and a higher points table rank than last season. UP Yoddhas are prepared with training camps and match simulations. Defensive drills and raiding practice built squad chemistry before the opener.

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UP Yoddhas Matches – PKL 2025 Schedule

The UP Yoddhas’ match list for Season 12 includes key games that could decide playoff chances. Here are some of the UP Yoddhas’ all matches from the schedule:

1 Sep 25Patna Pirates vs UP YoddhasVizag
10 Sep 25UP Yoddhas vs Puneri PaltanVizag
13 Sep 25UP Yoddhas vs Jaipur Pink PanthersJaipur
5 Oct 25UP Yoddhas vs Telugu TitansChennai
13 Oct 25U Mumba vs UP YoddhasDelhi

Fans will watch UP Yoddhas’ next match closely to gauge the squad’s early form.

UP Yoddhas Players and Squad Details

The confirmed UP Yoddhas squad 2025 for Season 12 is as follows:

Player Role
Sumit Sangwan (C) Sumit Sangwan (C) Defender
Ashu Singh (VC) Ashu Singh (VC) Defender
Surender Gill Surender Gill Raider
Bhavani Rajput Bhavani Rajput Raider
Guman Singh Guman Singh Raider
Dong Geon Lee Dong Geon Lee Raider
Mohammadreza Kaboudrahangi Mohammadreza Kaboudrahangi Defender

This UP Yoddhas team 2025 has both experience and new energy. The roster covers all positions, giving flexibility in matches and allowing rotation during a long tournament.

UP Yoddhas Coach and Captain Leadership

P Yoddhas coach Jasveer Singh directs the 2025 season with a focus on stability and tactical data. Captain Sumit Sangwan leads the unit, vice-captain Ashu Singh anchors the defence. Key leadership priorities:

  • Decision-making under pressure → error rate target <15 % in last 5 minutes;
  • Motivation of young players → raid efficiency target >40 %;
  • Tactical flexibility → mid-match switches vs opposition formations.

Leadership group review after each match: raid conversion, tackle success %, and stamina retention. Metrics define weekly training load and tactical plan.

UP Yoddha - 2025, focus on stability and tactical data.

UP Yoddhas Statistics and Retained Players

The UP Yoddhas retained players 2025 are:

  • Sumit Sangwan (Defender, Captain);
  • Ashu Singh (Defender, Vice-Captain);
  • Surender Gill (Raider).

The Yoddhas logo remains the official symbol of the franchise. Supporters expect the players to perform consistently in matches and help the side reach a stronger position in the points table.