Maninder Singh, whom we all know as “Mighty Mani”, is the face of Indian kabaddi. From Circle Kabaddi in Punjab to a Pro Kabaddi League star, his story is a live example of what consistency and adaptability do to an athlete’s career over the years.
Maninder Singh Age and Height
Born in 1990 in Dasuya, Punjab, Maninder Singh is turning 36 in 2026. He is also 6’ (183 cm) tall. His strength, which is a mix of balance and quick movement, in turn, makes up for his large size and works very well for him in raids.
Maninder Singh Kabaddi Career and Stats
Maninder joined the Jaipur Pink Panthers at the start of Season 1 (2014), which also marked the beginning of his PKL career, and went on to play for the Bengal Warriors. He was the key player in Bengal’s great 2019 PKL title win.
In 2025, he joined the Patna Pirates, which, at the 12th season auction, signed him up for ₹20 lakh. The official PKL profile reports that in Season 12 he was a Patna Pirates raider.
His career numbers are impressive: 165 games, 1,584 total points, 1,568 raid points, 80 Super 10s and 46 Super Raids. Also, he had a 60% raid success rate, which is out of the 158 total. In season 12, he put in 40 points over the course of 7 games.
Maninder’s case is of interest to me because he doesn’t rely only on raw power. What he does is read defenders well, know when to make his move and outrun tackles, which in turn has made him a competitive player against the young guns.
Maninder Singh Wife and Family
Maninder tied the knot with Simran Kaur Pannu on 1 December 2017. They have a daughter named Gurneet. Maninder tends to keep his family life out of the media spotlight, while at the same time he has spoken very well of how his family supports his career.
Maninder Singh Hobbies
Away from the world of Kabaddi, what Maninder has opened up is that Bhangra is his favourite pastime. Also, he has reported enjoying swimming and the gym, which in fact go well with his athletic lifestyle. It also came out that had he not been into Kabaddi, he would have taken to photography.
Maninder Singh Net Worth in 2026
Maninder Singh’s exact net worth is not verified. In 2026, online reports put it at between ₹10 and 12 crore. Also, he gets money from kabaddi contracts, professional deals, endorsements and other sports-related stuff, which is why the number may fluctuate.
Conclusion
Maninder Singh’s is a story goes beyond the impressive stats. From a young talent out of Punjab to a proven PKL veteran, he has built a career on hard work, fitness and the ability to transform his game. At 36, his experience is at a premium, which makes Maninder a very interesting player to watch every time he takes to the kabaddi mat.
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