Selvaraj Thirumal Valavan (born 27 November 1970 in Madras, Tamil Nadu) is a former field hockey midfielder from India, who made his international debut for the Men's National Team in February 1997 against Poland.

Valavan represented his native country at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia, where India finished in seventh place.

Selvaraj Thirumala Valavan currently plays for Indian Bank Team, Tamil Nadu in the position of Centre-Half.

Selvaraj Thirumala Valavan also took part at the Muruguppa Gold Cup in the year July 1998 – Chennai (lost in semi-final).

Selvaraj Thirumala Valavan has played 172 matches in the international arena with debut in the year 1997 against Poland.