UP Yoddhas auction 2025
The UP Yoddhas bought 6 players for ₹1.8275 crore at the PKL auction 2025, the 12th most of the 12 teams and 42% less than the average team spent. Guman Singh cost the most, ₹1.0725 crore, the 8th highest price of the auction.
Every player the UP Yoddhas bought
All 6 at the 2025 auction, most expensive first, with where each price ranks across the auction
| # | PLAYER | ROLE | PRICE | CONVERTED | AUCTION RANK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guman Singh | Raider | ₹1.0725 crore | £105,105£105k | 8 |
| 2 | Mahender Singh | Defender | ₹20 lakh | £19,600£20k | 42 |
| 2 | Mohammadreza Kaboudrahangi | Defender | ₹20 lakh | £19,600£20k | 42 |
| 4 | Dong Geon Lee | Raider | ₹13.5 lakh | £13,230£13k | 53 |
| 5 | Pranay Vinay Rane | Raider | ₹13 lakh | £12,740£13k | 56 |
| 6 | Ronak | Defender | ₹9 lakh | £8,820£9k | 98 |
The UP Yoddhas' buys by price
Where the money went
The 3 raiders cost ₹1.3375 crore between them, 73% of the spend; and the 3 defenders ₹49 lakh, 27%. 2 buys were from outside India: Mohammadreza Kaboudrahangi of Iran and Dong Geon Lee of South Korea. Mahender Singh and Mohammadreza Kaboudrahangi were kept on a final bid match, the UP Yoddhas matching the winning bid for a player they had the season before.
How the UP Yoddhas' spend compares
All 12 teams at the 2025 auction, biggest spender first
| # | TEAM | BOUGHT | SPENT | CONVERTED |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dabang Delhi K.C. | 16 | ₹4.459 crore | £436,982£437k |
| 2 | Bengaluru Bulls | 15 | ₹4.069 crore | £398,762£399k |
| 3 | Gujarat Giants | 13 | ₹4.045 crore | £396,410£396k |
| 4 | Bengal Warriorz | 13 | ₹3.9405 crore | £386,169£386k |
| 5 | Patna Pirates | 8 | ₹3.5175 crore | £344,715£345k |
| 6 | Jaipur Pink Panthers | 9 | ₹3.2255 crore | £316,099£316k |
| 7 | Telugu Titans | 10 | ₹3.152 crore | £308,896£309k |
| 8 | Tamil Thalaivas | 5 | ₹2.527 crore | £247,646£248k |
| 9 | Puneri Paltan | 8 | ₹2.4935 crore | £244,363£244k |
| 10 | Haryana Steelers | 10 | ₹2.44 crore | £239,120£239k |
| 11 | U Mumba | 8 | ₹2.211 crore | £216,678£217k |
| 12 | UP Yoddhas | 6 | ₹1.8275 crore | £179,095£179k |
Spend by team
The UP Yoddhas at every auction
What they spent at each of the 5 auctions, and the biggest buy at each
| AUCTION | BOUGHT | SPENT | RANK | BIGGEST BUY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | ₹1.83cr | 12th | Guman Singh, ₹1.07cr |
| 2024 | 8 | ₹2.92cr | 6th | Bharat Hooda, ₹1.3cr |
| 2023 | 8 | ₹1.83cr | 10th | Vijay Malik, ₹85 lakh |
| 2022 | 9 | ₹1.1cr | 11th | Abozar Mohajer Mighani, ₹20 lakh |
| 2021 | 9 | ₹2.47cr | 3rd | Pardeep Narwal, ₹1.65cr |
Spent at each auction
The most the UP Yoddhas have paid for one player across the 5 auctions is ₹1.65 crore, for Pardeep Narwal in 2021.
Frequently asked questions
Who did the UP Yoddhas buy at the PKL auction 2025?
6 players: Guman Singh (₹1.0725 crore), Mahender Singh (₹20 lakh), Mohammadreza Kaboudrahangi (₹20 lakh), Dong Geon Lee (₹13.5 lakh), Pranay Vinay Rane (₹13 lakh) and Ronak (₹9 lakh).
Who was the UP Yoddhas' most expensive buy in 2025?
Guman Singh, for ₹1.0725 crore, the 8th highest price at the auction.
How much did the UP Yoddhas spend at the PKL auction 2025?
₹1.8275 crore on 6 players, the 12th most of the 12 teams. The Dabang Delhi K.C. spent the most, ₹4.459 crore.
What is the most the UP Yoddhas have paid at an auction?
₹1.65 crore, for Pardeep Narwal in 2021.
Where to next
Every player bought is on the PKL auction 2025 page. The other teams: Dabang Delhi K.C., Bengaluru Bulls, Gujarat Giants, Bengal Warriorz, Patna Pirates, Jaipur Pink Panthers, Telugu Titans, Tamil Thalaivas, Puneri Paltan, Haryana Steelers and U Mumba. What each team bought at the 2024 auction: Gujarat Giants, Bengal Warriorz, Telugu Titans, Patna Pirates, Bengaluru Bulls, UP Yoddhas, U Mumba, Haryana Steelers, Tamil Thalaivas, Jaipur Pink Panthers, Dabang Delhi K.C. and Puneri Paltan. The UP Yoddhas at other auctions: 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2021.