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Gurpreet Singh Sandhu Height, Age, Wife, Family, Biography & More

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Age: 32 Years
Hometown: Mohali, Punjab
Wife: Devenish Singh

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu

Bio/Wiki
ProfessionFootballer
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)in centimeters- 196 cm
in meters- 1.96 m
in feet & inches- 6’ 5”
Weight (approx.)in kilograms- 95 kg
in pounds- 209 lbs
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack
Football
Professional Debut2010 for East Bengal Football Club
Jersey Number#1 (Indian National Football Team)
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu jersey number
#1 (Bengaluru FC)
Club(s)• East Bengal FC (2009–2014)
• Pailan Arrows (loan) (2010–2011)
• Stabæk (2014–2017)
• Bengaluru FC (2017 - Present)
Mentor(s)• Colm Toal
• Tanumoy Bose
PositionGoalkeeper
Awards• Arjuna Award (2019)
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu receiving Arjuna Award from the President of India
• Indian Super League Golden Glove (2018–19, 2019–20)
• Tri-Nation Series Golden Glove (2023)
Personal Life
Date of Birth3 February 1992 (Monday)
Age (as of 2024) 32 Years
BirthplaceChamkaur Sahib, Punjab [1]The Times of India
Zodiac signAquarius
Signature Gurpreet Singh Sandhu's autograph
NationalityIndian
HometownMohali, Punjab
ReligionSikhism
CasteJatt Sikh
Food HabitVegetarian
HobbiesCooking, Driving, Sketching
ControversyFinger Gesture
In 2013, Gurpreet was temporarily suspended by the East Bengal FC for making derogatory gestures towards the home fans at Kalyani Stadium. Later, he issued an apology on social media for his actions. [2]The Times of India
Relationships & More
Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsDevenish Singh
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu with Devenish Singh
Marriage DateJuly 2022
Family
Wife/SpouseDevenish Singh (YouTuber)
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and Devenish Singh during their wedding ceremony
ParentsFather- Tejinder Singh Sandhu, Superintendent of Police (S.P), Punjab Police
Mother- Harjit Kaur, Deputy Superintendent of Police (D.S.P), Punjab Police
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu's parents
SiblingsSister- Aman Sandhu (Makeup Artist)
Photo of Gurpreet Singh Sandhu with his sister
Favourites
Footballer(s)Edwin van der Sar, Subrata Pal, Gianluigi Buffon
Travel Destination(s)Japan, Hawaii, Egypt
FoodAloo Paratha
Style Quotient
Car Collection• Mahindra XUV 500 (First Car, Now Sold)
• Lexus LX470 (V6 Diesel)
• Lexus LX470 (V8 Petrol)
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu's photo with his car
Money Factor
Net Worth (approx.)30 Crores (as of 2024)

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu

Some Lesser Known Facts About Gurpreet Singh Sandhu

  • Before coming into football, Gurpreet tried his luck in both cricket and volleyball but could not achieve much success, He even joined the Punjab Cricket Association Academy in Mohali to pursue cricket but later dropped the idea due to not being given enough chances.

    Gurpreet Singh Sandhu's childhood photo while going to cricket practice

    Gurpreet Singh Sandhu’s childhood photo while going to cricket practice

  • When he was 8, he joined St Stephen’s Academy, where he performed well and was selected for the Punjab U16 team; he stayed with the academy till 2009.
  • In 2006, Gurpreet made his Punjab U16s debut in Haldwani.
  • Gurpreet joined East Bengal FC in 2009 as a youth player and later signed a professional contract with them in 2010.

    Gurpreet Singh Sandhu playing for East Bengal FC

    Gurpreet Singh Sandhu playing for East Bengal FC

  • He went on loan to Indian Arrows FC (now Pailan Arrows) for the 2010-11 season due to being given less game time while playing for East Bengal FC in the 2009-10 season for which he had made only five appearances.
  • After the 2011 Federation Cup, Gurpreet began to play regularly as the first-choice goalkeeper for East Bengal FC.
  • Gurpreet debuted for the Indian football team against Turkmenistan in the 2011 AFC Asian Cup; the match ended in a 1-1 draw.
  • Gurpreet Singh Sandhu was the first Indian football player to play in a top-division European league for Stabæk Fotball Club.

    Sandhu playing for Stabæk Football Club

    Sandhu playing for Stabæk Football Club

  • Gurpreet’s league debut for the Stabæk Fotball Club resulted in a 5-0 victory against IK Start FC in May 2016.
  • Gurpreet played his debut match in the Europa League against ‘Connah’s Quay Nomads FC’ at Belle Vue in Rhyl, Wales, in the first leg of the qualifying round.

  • On 3 June 2017, Gurpreet played his last match for Stabæk against Lillestrøm SK FC; the score ended 2-4 in favour of Lillestrøm SK FC.
  • Gurpreet’s wife is a citizen of Australia and runs a YouTube channel. She lives in Sydney.

    Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and Devenish's photo

    Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and Devenish’s photo

  • Gurpreet’s seven clean sheets helped Bengaluru FC to win the Indian Super League 2018-19 title.

    Gurpreet Singh Sandhu posing with the Indian Super League Trophy

    Gurpreet Singh Sandhu posing with the Indian Super League Trophy

  • Gurpreet got 11 clean sheets in the 2019-20 Indian Super League season and won the Golden Glove award.

    Gurpreet Singh Sandhu posing with the Golden Glove Award

    Gurpreet Singh Sandhu posing with the Golden Glove Award

  • He replaced Dimas Delgado as the vice-captain of the Bengaluru FC by the end of the 2020-21 season.

    Gurpreet Singh Sandhu along with the coach Carles Cuadrat and Dimas Delgado at Bengaluru FC

    Gurpreet Singh Sandhu along with the coach Carles Cuadrat and Dimas Delgado at Bengaluru FC

  • In 2023, Gurpreet refused the offer to join the Norwegian club Stabaek FC again for the second stint. At that time, he was playing for Bengaluru FC in the Indian Super League and wanted to continue with them for the remainder of the season. [3]ANI News
  • Gurpreet’s one of the best performances for the Indian Football team came against Qatar in the 2022 World Cup Qualifiers, where he saved 11 shots on target.

    Gurpreet Singh Sandhu’s save against Qatar

    Gurpreet Singh Sandhu’s save against Qatar

  • Gurpreet endorses numerous brands like Puma, Red Bull, and MuscleBlaze.

    Gurpreet Singh Sandhu posing with Red Bull apparel

    Gurpreet Singh Sandhu posing with Red Bull apparel

  • Gurpreet likes to go cycling regularly.

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