Jaideep Kuldeep Dahiya
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 12, 2002 Rohtak, Haryana, India |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Professional Kabaddi Career | |
| 2021– | Haryana Steelers |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Kabaddi |
| Position | Defender (Left Cover) |
| Event(s) | Pro Kabaddi League |
| Team | Haryana Steelers |
Jaideep Dahiya Born on December 12, 2002, an Indian professional Kabaddi player who serves as the captain of the Haryana Steelers in the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL). Known for his aggressive tackling and consistency, Jaideep played a historic role in leading the Haryana Steelers to their first-ever PKL final in Season 10.[1]
Early Life
Jaideep Dahiya grew up in Sisana, a village in Haryana’s Sonipat district. This region is known as kabaddi country, as many top-tier players are from there. Although Jaideep hasn’t been very open about his personal life or family background, you can tell how the region's environment shaped him and helped him become a pro in 2021.
Professional Career
Dahiya made his PKL debut with the Haryana Steelers in Season 8 (2021). As a player who just entered PKL, he started with amazing record of 22 matches and picked up 66 tackle points, finishing with a 55% tackle success rate.[2]
Leadership
By Season 10, the Steelers picked him as co-captain. The next season, he shared the captain’s duties with Rahul Sethpal, and together, they led the Steelers to their first-ever PKL championship. After that win, Jaideep took the reins as captain in Season 12.[3]
Playing Style
On the mat, Jaideep is all about solid positional defense. He specializes in body blocks, ankle holds, and chain tackles, especially when the pressure’s on.[4]
Statistics
| Season | Team | Matches | Tackle Points | High 5s | Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 8 | Haryana Steelers | 22 | 66 | 5 | 66 |
| Season 9 | Haryana Steelers | 21 | 54 | 4 | 54 |
| Season 10 | Haryana Steelers | 23 | 68 | 6 | 68 |
| Season 11 | Haryana Steelers | 21 | 39 | 0 | 39 |
| Season 12 | Haryana Steelers | 19 | 68 | 7 | 72 |
| Total | 106 | 295 | 22 | 299 |
Note: Statistics sourced from Pro Kabaddi official records.
References
- ↑ "Jaideep Dahiya: The Wall of Haryana Steelers". Vegas1. Retrieved 2026-02-06.
- ↑ "Jaideep Dahiya Player Profile". Pro Kabaddi League. Retrieved 2026-02-10.
- ↑ "PKL 10 Final: Haryana Steelers' defensive wall Jaideep Dahiya leads from the front". Sportstar (The Hindu). Retrieved 2026-02-10.
- ↑ "Jaideep Kuldeep Dahiya – Defender Profile". Original Indian Table. Retrieved 2026-02-10.
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