Mumbai, October 16: The Hockey India League (HIL) Player Auction 2024/25 for the men's competition was successfully conducted in New Delhi on Sunday and Monday. All eight men's franchises assembled robust squads for the upcoming season, scheduled to take place in Rourkela later this year. Let's look at the top buys from the auction. HIL 2024-25 All Squads: Full Players List of All Hockey India League Men's Franchises After Auction.

Harmanpreet Singh

Acquired by Soorma Hockey Club he has emerged the most expensive buy at the men's HIL Player Auction. Singh, the captain of Indian Hockey team was bought for Rs 78 lakh.

Abhishek Nain

He became the second-most expensive buy, acquired by Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers for Rs. 72 lakh. He plays as a forward for the Indian team.

Hardik Singh

The midfielder went to UP Rudras for Rs. 70 lakh. He was part of the bronze medal winning  teams in Paris 2024, and Tokyo 2020

Gonzalo Peillat

Germany's Gonzalo Peillat became the most expensive overseas player after he was aquired for Rs 68 lakh. He earlier played for Argentina. Indian Hockey Defender Udita Dugan Attracts Highest Bid of INR 32 Lakh by Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers in First Half of HIL 2024–25 Women’s Auction.

Jip Janssen

Netherlands' Jip Janssen was acquired for Rs. 54 lakh by Tamil Nadu Dragons. He plays as a defender for his national team.