Hockey India League Auction: Full Squads, Top Buys of all Eight Teams

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The Hockey India League (HIL) is set to make a grand return this December after a seven-year hiatus. And ahead of the tournament, the auction for the players took place in Delhi across two days.

There will be eight men's teams participating in the tournament and they utilized their allocated INR 4 crore purse to meticulously assemble their squads, ensuring a balanced mix of talent and experience for the upcoming edition of HIL.

Leading the auction, India's captain Harmanpreet Singh, was snapped up by the Soorma Hockey Club for a staggering Rs 78 lakh, making him the highest-paid player in this auction. Close behind, Gonzalo Peillat from Germany, known for his exceptional drag-flicking skills, became the most expensive foreign player after being acquired by the Hyderabad Toofans for Rs 68 lakh.

Among the teams, the Delhi SG Pipers have built a robust lineup, including goalkeepers Tomas Santiago from Argentina and Pawan, alongside defenders like Jarmanpreet Singh and Rohit. This strategic selection aims to fortify their defense while also enhancing their attack with forwards like Tomas Domene and Nicolas De Kerpel. The Kalinga Lancers, representing Odisha, have also made significant investments, bringing on board goalkeepers Krishan Pathak and Tobias Reynolds-Cotterill from Great Britain, demonstrating their intent to be formidable contenders.

The Hyderabad Toofans have assembled a competitive squad with notable players like Jean-Paul Danneberg from Germany guarding the goal and Gonzalo Peillat leading the defense. Their midfield and forward lines are equally impressive, featuring talents such as Nilakanta Sharma and Shilanand Lakra, indicating a well-rounded team strategy.

Similarly, the Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers have secured the services of Pirmin Blaak from the Netherlands as their goalkeeper, with a defense spearheaded by Jugraj Singh and Hayden Beltz from Australia, showcasing their ambition to dominate the tournament. Abhishek is also a magnificent addition in their forward line.

The Soorma Hockey Club, besides securing Harmanpreet Singh, has also roped in Vincent Vanasch from Belgium as their goalkeeper and notable players like Jeremy Hayward from Australia in their defense. The Tamil Nadu Dragons, on the other hand, have focused on creating a strong defensive lineup with players like Amit Rohidas and Jip Janssen from the Netherlands, complemented by forwards such as Selvam Karthi and Nathan Ephraums from Australia, promising a balanced team performance.

Team Gonasika has made strategic picks, including goalkeepers like Oliver Payne from Great Britain and a defense led by Nilam Sanjeep Xess and Amir Ali. Their midfield and forward lines, featuring Manpreet Singh and Mandeep Singh, respectively, demonstrate their commitment to building a competitive squad. Lastly, the UP Rudras have invested in a robust defense with players like Lars Balk from the Netherlands and Kane Russell from New Zealand, alongside forwards like Lalit Kumar Upadhyay and Alvaro Iglesias from Spain, setting the stage for a thrilling competition.

Hockey India League 2024: Full Squad of All Eight Teams

Delhi SG Pipers

Goalkeepers: Tomas Santiago (Argentina), Pawan, Adarsh G

Defenders: Jarmanpreet Singh, Varun Kumar, Rohit, Pau Clapes (Spain), Joginder Singh

Midfielders: Shamsher Singh, Raj Kumar Pal, Willott KY (Australia), Ankit Pal, Christopher Ruhr (Germany), Flynn Ogilvie (Australia), Jorrit Croon (Netherlands), Manjeet, Thokchom Kingson Singh

Forwards: Tomas Domene (Argentina), Nicolas De Kerpel (Belgium), Dilraj Singh, Aditya Lalage, Sourabh Anand Kushwaha, Sumit Kumar, Iktidar Ishrat

Biggest Buy: Shamsher Singh (Rs 42 Lakh)

Hyderabad Toofans

Goalkeepers: Jean-Paul Danneberg (Germany), Bikramjit Singh, Vikas Dahiya

Defenders: Gonzalo Peillat (Germany), Matthew Dawson (Australia), Arthur De Sloover (Belgium), Devindar Sunil Valmiki, Amandeep Lakra, Sundaram Rajawat, Mukul Sharma, Akshay Ravindra Avhad

Midfielders: Nilakanta Sharma, Sumit, Zachary Wallace (Great Britain), Rahim Aakib Sayyed, Rajinder, Darshan Vibhav Gawkar, Maico Casella (Argentina)

Forwards: Shilanand Lakra, Timothy Daniel (Australia), Terrance Pieters (Netherlands), Arshdeep Singh, Talwinder Singh, Irengbam Rohit

Biggest Buy: Gonzalo Peillat (Rs 68 Lakh)

Kalinga Lacers

Goalkeepers: Krishan Pathak, Tobias Reynolds-Cotterill (Great Britain), Sahil Kumar Nayak

Defenders: Sanjay, Mandeep Mor, Alexander Hendrickx (Belgium), Arthur Van Doren (Belgium), Antoine Kina (Belgium), Partap Lakra, Sushil Dhanwar, Rohit Kullu

Midfielders: Aran Zalewski (Australia), Moriangthem Rabichandra, Enrique Gonzalez (Spain), Mukesh Toppo, Rosan Kujur, Nicholas Bandurak (Great Britain)

Forwards: Boby Singh Dhami, Dilpreet Singh, Thierry Brinkman (Netherlands), Angad Bir Singh, Roshan Minz, Gursahibjit Singh, Deepak Pradhan

Biggest Buy: Sanjay, Thierry Brinkman (both Rs 38 Lakh)

Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers

Goalkeepers: Pirmin Blaak (Netherlands), Ali Khan, Atal Dev Singh Chahal

Defenders: Jugraj Singh, Hayden Beltz (Australia), Gauthier Boccard (Belgium), Rupinder Pal Singh, Tom Grambusch (Germany), Jasjit Singh Kular

Midfielders: Lachlan Sharp (Australia), Jaskaran Singh, Sean Findlay (New Zealand), Pardeep Mor, Pradhan Poovanna Chandura, Affan Yousuf, Atul Deep, Yogesh Malik Singh, Pardeep Singh Sandhu, Thounaojam Ingalemba Luwang

Forwards: Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh, Florent Van Aubel (Belgium), Sam Lane (New Zealand), Gursewak Singh

Biggest Buy: Abhishesk (Rs 72 Lakh)

Soorma Hockey Club

Goalkeepers: Vincent Vanasch (Belgium), Mohith H S, Jashandeep Singh

Defenders: Harmanpreet Singh, Jeremy Hayward (Australia), Gurinder Singh, Nicolas Della Torre (Argentina), Sukhvinder, Ashu Maurya, Pradip Mandal

Midfielders: Vivek Sagar Prasad, Victor Wegnez (Belgium), Jonas De Geus (Netherlands), Harjeet Singh, Nicolas Poncelet (Belgium), Prabhjot Singh, Ankush, Sunit Lakra

Forwards: Gurjant Singh, Dayaan Cassiem (South Africa), Boris Burkhardt (Netherlands), Maninder Singh, Pawan Rajbhar, Harish Somappa Mutagar

Biggest Buy: Harmanpreet Singh (Rs 78 Lakh)

Tamil Nadu Dragons

Goalkeepers: David Harte (Ireland), Duco Telgenkamp (Netherlands), Prince Deep Singh, S. Senthamizh Arasu

Defenders: Amit Rohidas, Jip Janssen (Netherlands), Kothajit Singh, Moritz Ludwig (Germany), Anand Y, Anand Lakra, Pruthvi GM

Midfielders: Thies Prinz (Germany), Tom Craig (Australia), Mohd. Raeel Mouseen, Blake Glovers (Australia), Chandan Yadav, Shesha Gowda, M. Dhilipan, Arun J

Forwards: Selvam Karthi, Nathan Ephraums (Australia), Majji Ganesh, Uttam Singh, Abharan Sudev

Biggest Buy: Jip Janssen (Rs 54 Lakh)

Team Gonasika

Goalkeepers: Oliver Payne (Great Britain), Suraj Karkera, Kamalbir Singh

Defenders: Nilam Sanjeep Xess, Amir Ali, Birendra Lakra, Yogember Rawat, Timothy Howard (Australia), Dipsan Tirkey, Anmol Ekka

Midfielders: Manpreet Singh, Vishnukant Singh, Lee Moton (Scotland), Jack Waller (Great Britain), Jacob Draper (Wales), Mustapha Cassiem (South Africa), Yashdeep Siwach, SK Uthappa

Forwards: Mandeep Singh, Jeroen Hertzberger (Netherlands), Araijeet Singh Hundal, Tom Boon (Belgium), SV Sunil, Nikkin Thimmaiah

Biggest Buy: Araijeet Singh Hundal, Manpreet Singh (both Rs 42 Lakh)

UP Rudras

Goalkeepers: Prashant Kumar Chauhan, James Mazarelo (Great Britain), Pankaj Kumar Rajak

Defenders: Lars Balk (Netherlands), Kane Russell (New Zealand), Surender Kumar, Marc Recasens (Spain), Priyobarta Talem, Sunil Jojo, Sharda Nand Tiwari, Prashant Barla

Midfielders: Hardik Singh, Akashdeep Singh, Simranjeet Singh, Floris Wortelboer (Netherlands), Seve Van Ass (Netherlands), Manmeet Singh, Jobanpreet Singh

Forwards: Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Alvaro Iglesias (Spain), Tanguy Cosyns (Belgium), Gurjot Singh, Mohd. Zaid Khan, Sudeep Chirmako

Biggest Buy: Hardik Singh (Rs 70 Lakh)