Deepak Ram Niwas Hooda is a professional international kabaddi player. He is consistently making a mark in this sport. Hooda is currently the captain of the Indian National Kabaddi Team. He is a gold medal winner in the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup. He is currently in the team Jaipur Pink Panthers and a 1.15Cr tag player! As we move forward let us learn more about Deepak Niwas Hooda and his Pro Kabaddi League journey.
Player Statistics
Seasons | Overall | Season 7 | Season 6 | Season 5 | Season 4 | Season 3 | Season 2 | Season 1 |
MATCHES PLAYED | 123 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 14 |
TOTAL POINTS EARNED | 943 | 158 | 208 | 186 | 130 | 76 | 96 | 89 |
MOST POINTS IN A MATCH | 20 | 14 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 18 |
NOT OUT % | 81.18 % | 80.92 % | 80.32 % | 78.88 % | 85.92 % | 82.16 % | 82.35 % | 78.37 % |
Signature Move
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Running Hand Touch is Deepak’s signature move. In this raider move, the raider runs into the defender’s den with a plan in my mind. The raider target attacks the corners and supports players during a running raid. The player rushes towards a defender and extends his entire body for a quick touch with his hand before escaping to safety.
Also Read- What Are All Types Of Raider Moves In The Pro Kabaddi League?
The Pro Kabaddi League Journey
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At the auction of the inaugural season of the Pro Kabaddi League in 2014, Hooda was a recipient of the second-highest bid. He was bought for ₹12.6 lakh by the Telugu Titans. Deepak joined the Puneri Paltan for the third and fourth seasons in 2016. In the third-place play-off, Hooda top-scored with nine raid points for the Puneri Paltan, helping them to make a podium finish in the third season.
In season one of the Pro Kabaddi League, Hooda played fourteen (14) matches. He has a 59% raid strike rate and a 9% tackle strike rate. Next, in season two of the Pro Kabaddi League, he played fifteen (15) matches. He has a 39% raid strike rate and a 52% tackle strike rate. Moving on, in season three of the Pro Kabaddi League, Deepak played sixteen (16) matches. He had a 45% raid strike rate and a 14% tackle strike rate. Furthermore, in season four of the Pro Kabaddi League, he played twenty-four (24) matches. He has a 48% raid strike rate and a 38% tackle strike rate. In the year 2018, he played twenty-two (22) matches. He had a 54% raid strike rate and a 22% tackle strike rate. Previous season in the year 2019, Hooda played a total of twenty (20) matches. He had a 48% of raid strike rate and a 37% tackle strike rate.
Deepak Niwas Hooda- Profile
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Bio | |
Real Name | Deepak Ram Niwas Hooda |
Profession | International Kabaddi Player |
International Debut | 2016 South Asian Games |
Physical Stats & More | |
Height | 5 Feet 11 Inches |
Weight | 80 Kg |
Physical Measurements | Chest- 42 Inches Waist- 32 Inches Biceps- 14 Biceps |
Eye Colour | Black |
Hair Colour | Black |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 10 June 1994 |
Age(as in 2021) | 27 Years |
Birth Place | Chamaria, Rohtak (Haryana) |
Nationality | Indian |
Home Town | Chamaria, Rohtak (Haryana) |
School and College | Not Known |
Educational Qualification | 12th |
Debut | Pro Kabaddi Season 1 |
Family | Father: Jagbir Hooda Mother: Not Available |
Brother | Ashish Hooda |
Awards | Arjuna Award For Kabaddi |
Coach | Sanjiv Sawant |
Religion | Hinduism |
Caste | Jat |
Address | Rohtak, Haryana |
Hobbies | Traveling |
Kabaddi | |
Matches played (PKL) | 123 |
Team | Telugu Titans (Season 1,2) Puneri Paltan (Season 3,4,5) Jaipur Pink Panthers (Season 6,7,8) |
Nature on field | Aggressive |
Position | All Rounder |
Signature Move | Running Hand Touch |
Girls, Affairs and More | |
Marital Status | Unmarried |
GirlFriends | Not Known |
Controversies | None |
Money Factor | |
Total Income from PKL | INR 16.9 crores. |
Net Worth | $93 Million |
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