Gurpreet Singh Sandhu Biography: Age, Height, Achievements, Controversy and Net Worth

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu is an Indian professional Footballer who plays as a Goalkeeper for Indian Super League and Indian Super side Bengaluru.

EARLY LIFE

Gurpreet was born on 3rd February 1992 in Punjab, India. He started playing Football from the club St. Stephen’s FA before moving to East Bengal in 2009.

PERSONAL LIFE

Gurpreet is currently single and is focusing only upon his career.

CLUB CAREER

In 2010 he signed a professional contract with East Bengal.  He made five appearances for the club before the end of his debut season. In 2010-11 season he was loaned out to Pailan Arrows but ended the season with no caps.

In 2011 he helped the team to conquer the Indian Super Cup and the next 2012 Federation Cup and IFA Shield.

On 15th August 2014, he moved to Norwegian club Stabaek. On 18th January 2015, he made his senior debut for the club against Follo in a 4-1 win. He then feature in many cup games for the club but unfortunately during his entire career with the club he wasn’t able to hold a single title.

In 2017 he moved to Bengaluru FC. He made his debut for the club against April 25 Sports Club in the AFC Cup Knockout stages and his league debut against Mumbai City. On 13th March 2018, he extended his contract until May 2023.

INTERNATIONAL CAREER

Gurpreet made his international entry into the national team as a part of its U19 squad and gradually got promoted into the senior side of the team.

He had been the part of the squad that contested for the 2018 World Cup, 2011 AFC Asian Cup and 2019 AFC Asian Cup. In 2016 he captained the Indian national team against Puerto Rico.

CONTROVERSY

Gurpreet isn’t indulged in any kind of Controversy till now.

HONORS

Club Level

Gurpreet holds

East Bengal

  • 1 Federation Cup title
  • 1 Indian Super Cup title
  • 4 times Calcutta football League titles
  • 1 IFA Shield title

Bengaluru FC

  • 1 ISL title
  • 1 Hero Cup title

National Level

Gurpreet holds

  • Arjuna Award title

INTERNATIONAL TITLE

Gurpreet is yet to hold any International title

PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

  • 1 Arjuna Award

PHYSICAL MEASUREMENTS

Height: 6ft 6in

Weight: 90 Kg

Eye color: Dark Brown

Hair color: Black

Gurpreet PERSONAL DETAILS

Full Name: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu

Date of Birth: 3 February 1992

Place of Birth: India

Playing Position: Goalkeeper

Nickname: Burj Khalifa

EDUCATION: St. Stephen School, Chandigarh

Relationships: Unknown

Kids: None

HOBBIES: Playing Football

NET WORTH

300K euros

 SOCIAL MEDIA

Facebook: N/A

Twitter: @GurpreetGK

Instagram: @gkgurpreet

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