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Shubham Shinde (Kabaddi Player) Biography: Age, Career, Family andMore

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 14, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth17 February 1999

Age24 Years (as of 2023)

BirthplaceChiplun, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra

ProfessionKabaddi Player

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyBrother - Aditya Shinde (kabaddi player)

Shubham Shinde (Kabaddi Player) Biography

Indian kabaddi defender who rose through Maharashtra’s state system to play in multiple Pro Kabaddi League seasons, known for strong ankle holds and award‑

Early life and background

Shubham Shinde was born on 17 February 1999 in Chiplun, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra. He grew up in Chiplun and completed his schooling at Alore High School in Alore, Nagave. He pursued higher education at DBJ College in Chiplun and had completed his graduation by 2023.

Shubham’s interest in sports developed early and he represented the Maharashtra State Kabaddi Association at national-level events while still in college. Physical fitness and outdoor pursuits form a regular part of his life: he enjoys travelling, dancing, swimming, running and hiking, and maintains a steady gym routine that he frequently shares on social media.

Career

Shubham’s competitive kabaddi journey gained wider attention around 2018 and 2019 when he began featuring in national competitions for Maharashtra. His performances at local tournaments brought him to the notice of established figures in the sport and helped open opportunities in the Pro Kabaddi League.

He made his Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) debut with Puneri Paltan, appearing for the franchise in seasons six and seven. Later he joined Patna Pirates for season eight, where his defensive skills—particularly his ankle holds—earned him recognition and a reputation as a specialist defender.

In 2022 he moved to Bengal Warriors for season nine, a team that acquired him for 20.30 lakhs. Bengal Warriors retained him again for season ten, purchasing him for 32.25 lakhs. Across these PKL stints he collected individual match honours, including Moment of the Match and Tata Ace Defender of the Match in February 2022, and was part of tournament award lists such as Best Defender at the Late Shankarrao ‘Buva’ Salvi Cup in July 2022.

Within the Maharashtra State Kabaddi Association he has also taken leadership roles, serving as team captain for the state side in national-level championships in 2021. Earlier in his career he won a silver medal at the Khelo India Youth Games.

Public profile

Shubham maintains a visible presence on social media and features in promotions for gym and fitness products. He is a fitness enthusiast who regularly posts training content and images from his workouts. His athletic profile is complemented by a personal style that includes a tattoo on his right arm and a modest collection of vehicles that includes a Maruti Suzuki Swift and a Royal Enfield motorcycle.

Personal life

Shubham is unmarried. He has a brother, Aditya Shinde, who is also a kabaddi player. He is reported to be in a relationship with Aditi Jadhav, a fitness trainer. His listed physical measurements include a height of 167 cm (5 ft 6 in), weight around 75 kg (165 lbs), chest 41 inches, waist 32 inches and biceps 13 inches. He has black eyes and brown hair. His zodiac sign is Aquarius.

Latest updates

Recent seasons have seen Shubham feature for Bengal Warriors in the PKL’s ninth and tenth editions, with his auction values noted for those campaigns. He continues to compete professionally while balancing promotional work and maintaining a public training profile online.
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Recent Work

Bengal Warriors (PKL season 10)

Picked by Bengal Warriors for Rs. 32.25 Lakhs during the tenth season of the Pro Kabaddi League.

2023
Bengal Warriors (PKL season 9)

Signed by Bengal Warriors for 20.30 Lakhs for the ninth season of the Pro Kabaddi League.

2022
Patna Pirates (PKL season 8)

Played for Patna Pirates and earned defensive match honours during the season.

2021
Puneri Paltan (PKL seasons 6 and 7)

Made early Pro Kabaddi League appearances with Puneri Paltan in seasons six and seven.

2019
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Career Highlights

  1. Represented Maharashtra State Kabaddi Association at national championships
  2. Captain of Maharashtra State Kabaddi Association team for national-level championships in 2021
  3. Silver medalist at Khelo India Youth Games
  4. Multiple Pro Kabaddi League seasons with Puneri Paltan, Patna Pirates and Bengal Warriors
  5. Best Defender of Tournament at the Late Shankarrao ‘Buva’ Salvi Cup 2022
  6. Moment of the Match and Tata Ace Defender of the Match honours (February 2022)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shubham Shinde (Kabaddi Player) born?

17 February 1999

What is Shubham Shinde (Kabaddi Player) known for?

Kabaddi Player

What is Shubham Shinde (Kabaddi Player)’s marital status?

Unmarried