Mohammad Reza Shadloui
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| Nationality | Iranian | ||||||||||||||
| Born | 14 May 2000 Naghadeh, Iran | ||||||||||||||
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| Country | Iran | ||||||||||||||
| Sport | Kabaddi | ||||||||||||||
| Position | Defender | ||||||||||||||
| League | Pro Kabaddi League | ||||||||||||||
| Club | Patna Pirates (2021-2022) Puneri Paltan (2023) Haryana Steelers (2024) Gujarat Giants (2025-present) | ||||||||||||||
| Team | Iran national kabaddi team | ||||||||||||||
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Mohammad Reza Shadloui Chianeh (Persian: محمدرضا شادلو چیانه; born 14 May 2000) is an Iranian kabaddi player who plays as a defender for Iran in international matches and for Gujarat Giants in the Indian Pro Kabaddi League.[1] He rose to prominence as a reliable defender in the Pro Kabaddi League, as he racked up 177 tackle points from his first 45 matches in the PKL.[2]
International career
Shadloui was a member of the Iran junior kabaddi team which claimed the gold medal at the 2019 Junior World Kabaddi Championship.[3]
He was named in Iran's squad as part of their 14-member preparatory camp staged in August 2023 on the Iranian island of Kish prior to the start of the 2022 Asian Games.[4] He represented Iran at the 2022 Asian Games, captaining the Iranian national kabaddi squad which emerged as runners-up to India in the final.[5]
PKL career
Shadloui was bought by the Patna Pirates for the 2021–22 Pro Kabaddi League and had a successful stint in his maiden season, scoring the most tackle points by any player (89).[6] The Patna Pirates reached the finals of the 2021-22 PKL season but fell short of the championship after losing to Dabang Delhi.[2]
He was retained by Patna Pirates for the following 2022 PKL season and had another strong season, scoring the second most tackle points in the league with 84 points in 20 matches. He was later released by Patna Pirates just before the 2023-24 PKL season.[7]
Shadloui became the most expensive overseas player in the history of the Pro Kabaddi League when he was bought by Puneri Paltan for a record price of ₹2.35 crore during the 2023 PKL auction prior to the 2023–24 PKL season.[8][9][10] He played a pivotal role in Puneri Paltan's first PKL championship, with his team defeating Haryana Steelers in the final.[11][12] He scored the most tackle points by any player at the 2023–24 Pro Kabaddi League with 99 points and also made the most successful tackles with a tally of 97.[13][14]
Haryana Steelers released Shadloui to the auction after the 2024-2025 season.[15] In the 2025 player auction, Shadloui was bought by Gujarat Giants for ₹2.23 crore, once again making him the most expensive foreign player in the auction.[16]
References
- ^ "Five reasons that make Puneri Paltan the team to beat in PKL 10". ESPN. 2024-01-02. Retrieved 2024-06-15.
- ^ a b Moudgal, Prasen (2022-10-17). "Mohammadreza Shadlou, Patna Pirates' indefatigable corner defender, driven by self-confidence". Sportskeeda. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
- ^ Sain, Vijay (2019-11-16). "Iran crowned as champions of inaugural Junior Kabaddi World Championship". Sportskeeda. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
- ^ "Asian Games kabaddi: Fazel Atrachali, Mohammadreza Shadloui headline Iran's 14-player list for preparation camp". Sportstar. 2023-08-13. Retrieved 2024-06-15.
- ^ "Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh Wife: Is the Puneri Paltan all-rounder married?". Sportskeeda. 2024-01-04. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
- ^ "Mohammadreza Shadloui PKL 10: Which team is the Iranian playing for in Pro Kabaddi 2023?". Sportskeeda. 2023-12-07. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
- ^ Sportstar, Team (2023-08-07). "Pro Kabaddi 2023: Patna Pirates full list of retained players ahead of PKL 10 Auction; Mohammadreza Shadloui released; Sachin stays". Sportstar. Retrieved 2024-06-15.
- ^ "PKL Auction 2023: Iran's Mohammadreza Shadloui becomes league's most expensive foreign kabbadi player, sold for Rs 2.35 crore to Puneri Paltan". Sportstar. 2023-10-09. Retrieved 2024-06-15.
- ^ "Iran's Shadloui Becomes Costliest Player In Pro Kabaddi League Auction At Rs 2.35 Crore | Kabaddi News". NDTVSports.com. Retrieved 2024-06-15.
- ^ "Pro Kabaddi League Player Auctions Report Card: Who got an A+?". ESPN. 2023-10-11. Retrieved 2024-06-15.
- ^ "The only PKL season 10 preview you need to read". ESPN. 2023-11-30. Retrieved 2024-06-15.
- ^ Chakraborty, Saikat (2024-02-14). "Puneri Paltan: Redefining kabaddi with young blood, versatility, and a Dash of Risk". Sportstar. Retrieved 2024-06-15.
- ^ "Ashu Malik, Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh emerge as top performers in PKL Season 10". ANI News. Retrieved 2024-06-15.
- ^ Narayanan, Lavanya Lakshmi (2024-03-12). "PKL 10: Triumph of Puneri Paltan's academy system in a lopsided season". Sportstar. Retrieved 2024-06-15.
- ^ Sportstar, Team (2025-05-17). "Pro Kabaddi League Auction 2025: From Rahul Sethpal to Shivam Patare - Full List of retained Haryana Steelers players ahead of PKL 12". Sportstar. Retrieved 2025-06-10.
- ^ "Gujarat Giants sign Mohammadreza Shadloui for ₹2.23 Cr in Season 12 Player Auction | Pro Kabaddi". Pro Kabaddi League. 2025-06-07. Retrieved 2025-06-10.