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{{ | {{Short description|Indian footballer (born 1992)}} | ||
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2017}} | {{Use Indian English|date=September 2017}} | ||
{{Use dmy dates|date= | {{Use dmy dates|date=December 2021}} | ||
{{Infobox football biography | {{Infobox football biography | ||
| name = Gurpreet Singh Sandhu | | name = Gurpreet Singh Sandhu | ||
| image = Gurpreet Singh.jpg | | image = Gurpreet Singh Sandhu 2019 AFC Asian Cup.jpg | ||
| caption = Sandhu with India at the [[2019 AFC Asian Cup|2019 Asian Cup]] | |||
| caption = Sandhu | |||
| fullname = Gurpreet Singh Sandhu | | fullname = Gurpreet Singh Sandhu | ||
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1992|2|3}} | | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1992|2|3|df=y}} | ||
| birth_place = [[ | | birth_place = [[Mohali]], India | ||
| height = {{height|m=1. | | height = {{height|m=1.97|precision=0}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://fbref.com/en/players/2b921c12/Gurpreet-Singh-Sandhu|title=Gurpreet Singh Sandhu|access-date=6 February 2021|archive-date=7 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171207141901/http://www.indiansuperleague.com/players/goalkeeper-13370-gurpreet-singh-sandhu-profile|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
| position = [[Goalkeeper (association football)|Goalkeeper]] | | position = [[Goalkeeper (association football)|Goalkeeper]] | ||
| currentclub = [[Bengaluru FC|Bengaluru | | currentclub = [[Bengaluru FC|Bengaluru]] | ||
| clubnumber = 1 | | clubnumber = 1 | ||
| youthyears1 = 2000–2009 | | youthyears1 = 2000–2009 | ||
| youthclubs1 = St. Stephen's FA | | youthclubs1 = [[St. Stephen's School, Chandigarh|St. Stephen's FA]] | ||
| youthyears2 = 2009–2010 | | youthyears2 = 2009–2010 | ||
| youthclubs2 = [[East Bengal F.C.|East Bengal]] | | youthclubs2 = [[East Bengal F.C.|East Bengal]] | ||
| years1 = 2009–2014 | | years1 = 2009–2014 | ||
| clubs1 = [[East Bengal F.C.|East Bengal]] | | clubs1 = [[East Bengal F.C.|East Bengal]] | ||
| caps1 = | | caps1 = 44 | ||
| goals1 = 0 | | goals1 = 0 | ||
| years2 = 2010–2011 | | years2 = 2010–2011 | ||
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| years4 = 2017– | | years4 = 2017– | ||
| clubs4 = [[Bengaluru FC|Bengaluru]] | | clubs4 = [[Bengaluru FC|Bengaluru]] | ||
| caps4 = | | caps4 = 164 | ||
| goals4 = 0 | | goals4 = 0 | ||
| nationalyears1 = 2010 | | nationalyears1 = 2010 | ||
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| nationalyears3 = 2011– | | nationalyears3 = 2011– | ||
| nationalteam3 = [[India national football team|India]] | | nationalteam3 = [[India national football team|India]] | ||
| nationalcaps3 = | | nationalcaps3 = 83 | ||
| nationalgoals3 = 0 | | nationalgoals3 = 0 | ||
| pcupdate = | | pcupdate = 12 April 2025 | ||
| ntupdate = | | ntupdate = 18 November 2025 | ||
| medaltemplates = | | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{Medal|Country|{{fb|IND}}}} | ||
{{Medal|Country|{{fb|IND}}}} | |||
{{MedalCompetition|[[SAFF Championship]]}} | {{MedalCompetition|[[SAFF Championship]]}} | ||
{{Medal|W| [[2011 SAFF Championship|2011 India]]|}} | |||
{{Medal|W| [[2015 SAFF Championship|2015 India]]|}} | {{Medal|W| [[2015 SAFF Championship|2015 India]]|}} | ||
{{Medal|W| [[ | {{Medal|W| [[2021 SAFF Championship|2021 Maldives]]|}} | ||
{{Medal|W| [[2023 SAFF Championship|2023 India]]|}} | |||
{{Medal|Competition|[[CAFA Nations Cup]]}} | |||
{{Medal|3rd|[[2025 CAFA Nations Cup|2025 Tajikistan–Uzbekistan]]|[[2025 CAFA Nations Cup squads#India|Team]]}} | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Gurpreet Singh Sandhu''' is an Indian professional [[association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[goalkeeper (association football)|goalkeeper]] for [[Indian Super League]] club [[Bengaluru FC|Bengaluru | '''Gurpreet Singh Sandhu''' (born 3 February 1992) is an Indian professional [[association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[goalkeeper (association football)|goalkeeper]] for [[Indian Super League]] club [[Bengaluru FC|Bengaluru]] and [[Captain (association football)|captains]] the [[India national football team]]. He is widely regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in Indian football. | ||
Sandhu was named [[Captain (association football)|captain]] of the India national team for the first time in friendly match against [[Puerto Rico national football team|Puerto Rico]] on 3 September 2016 | Sandhu was named [[Captain (association football)|captain]] of the India national team for the first time in a friendly match against [[Puerto Rico national football team|Puerto Rico]] on 3 September 2016. He captained the team to a 4–1 victory.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.the-aiff.com/news-center-details.htm?id=7380 |title='Fantastic Four' for India to outwit Puerto Rico |access-date=17 August 2017 |publisher=All India Football Federation |publication-date=3 September 2016 |archive-date=17 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170817123728/https://www.the-aiff.com/news-center-details.htm?id=7380 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=Nilanjan Datta |date=2 September 2016 |title=Young India 'Ready' to take on Puerto Rico |url=https://www.the-aiff.com/news-center-details.htm?id=7378 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160924231759/https://www.the-aiff.com/news-center-details.htm?id=7378 |archive-date=24 September 2016 |access-date=3 September 2016 |publisher=All India Football Federation}}</ref> | ||
He has achieved several distinctions: the inaugural Indian to play a competitive match for the first team of a top-division European club;<ref>{{Cite web|date=April | He has achieved several distinctions: the inaugural Indian to play a competitive match for the first team of a top-division [[European Club Association|European club]];<ref>{{Cite web|date=24 April 2015|first=Debayan|last=Mukherjee|title=Gurpreet Singh Sandhu is first Indian to play for top division European club|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/Gurpreet-Singh-Sandhu-is-first-Indian-to-play-for-top-division-European-club/articleshow/47034426.cms|access-date=19 January 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=20 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201020031953/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/Gurpreet-Singh-Sandhu-is-first-Indian-to-play-for-top-division-European-club/articleshow/47034426.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> fifth Indian to play professionally in Europe succeeding [[Mohammed Salim (footballer)|Mohammed Salim]], [[Bhaichung Bhutia]], [[Sunil Chhetri]] and [[Subrata Pal]];<ref>{{Cite web|date=9 July 2017|title=5 Indian Footballers Who Played in Europe|url=https://www.90min.com/in/posts/5244043-5-indian-footballers-who-played-in-europe|access-date=19 January 2021|website=90min.com|language=en|archive-date=3 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210703150737/https://www.90min.com/in/posts/5244043-5-indian-footballers-who-played-in-europe|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sportsrahi |date=2019-10-18 |title=best indian football players : With Football becoming a trending sport in India widely watched by… |url=https://medium.com/@abhi.ratthi4856/best-indian-football-players-with-football-becoming-a-trending-sport-in-india-widely-watched-by-1c5104aa1431 |access-date=2023-10-10 |website=Medium |language=en}}</ref> and the first Indian to play in the [[UEFA Europa League]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.the-aiff.com/news-center-details.htm?id=7375 |title=Constantine has made an impact on 'character building:' Gurpreet |publisher=All India Football Federation |date=31 August 2016 |access-date=3 September 2016 |archive-date=24 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160924231825/https://www.the-aiff.com/news-center-details.htm?id=7375 |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
He was born in a [[Sikhs|Sikh]] [[Jat | He was born in a [[Sikhs|Sikh]] [[Jat]] family in [[Mohali, Punjab]]. He started playing football at the age of 9.<ref>{{Cite web|date=13 June 2019|title=Interview: Indian National Goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu about the role of a goalkeeper and football in India|url=https://www.puma-catchup.com/interview-indian-national-goalkeeper-gurpreet-singh-sandhu-about-the-role-of-a-goalkeeper-and-football-in-india/|access-date=19 January 2021|website=PUMA CATch up|language=en-US|archive-date=26 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200426131003/https://www.puma-catchup.com/interview-indian-national-goalkeeper-gurpreet-singh-sandhu-about-the-role-of-a-goalkeeper-and-football-in-india/|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
==Club career== | ==Club career== | ||
===Early career=== | ===Early career=== | ||
Gurpreet took up the game of football at the age of eight and joined the St Stephen's Academy in 2000.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020 | Gurpreet took up the game of football at the age of eight and joined the [[St. Stephen's School, Chandigarh|St Stephen's Academy]] in 2000.<ref>{{Cite web|date=18 October 2020|title=Gurpreet Singh Sandhu: I can't repay what St. Stephen's has done for me|url=https://khelnow.com/football/gurpreet-singh-sandhu-indian-football-journey/|access-date=19 January 2021|website=Khel Now|language=en-US|archive-date=29 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201129192244/https://khelnow.com/football/gurpreet-singh-sandhu-indian-football-journey|url-status=live}}</ref> After good performances at the St Stephen's Academy, Gurpreet was selected for his state youth team, the Punjab U16s. He made his youth state level debut in 2006 in [[Haldwani]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=19 January 2015|title=Indian goalkeeper Gurpreet Sandhu created history; becomes first Indian to play for top division European club|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/gk-current-affairs/story/gurpreet-sandhu-became-first-indian-since-1936-to-play-for-top-division-european-club-236307-2015-01-19|access-date=19 January 2021|website=India Today|language=en|archive-date=3 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210703150737/https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/gk-current-affairs/story/gurpreet-sandhu-became-first-indian-since-1936-to-play-for-top-division-european-club-236307-2015-01-19|url-status=live}}</ref> He stayed at St. Stephen's Academy until 2009 when he joined [[I-League]] side [[East Bengal F.C.|East Bengal]] as a youth player and spend the rest of 2009 playing for the Kolkata-based teams' youth team.<ref>{{cite news |author=Kallol Das|url=http://www.eastbengaltherealpower.com/news/464/East-Bengal-Club-Signs-India-U-19-Goalkeeper-Gurpreet-Singh-%20East%20Bengal%20signs%20India%20u-19%20Goalkeeper%20Gurpreet%20Singh%20Sandhu |title=East Bengal signs India u-19 Goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu |publisher=East Bengal: The Real Power |date=9 November 2009 |access-date=10 March 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120315033857/http://www.eastbengaltherealpower.com/news/464/East-Bengal-Club-Signs-India-U-19-Goalkeeper-Gurpreet-Singh-%20East%20Bengal%20signs%20India%20u-19%20Goalkeeper%20Gurpreet%20Singh%20Sandhu |archive-date=15 March 2012 }}</ref> | ||
===East Bengal=== | ===East Bengal=== | ||
In 2010, Gurpreet officially signed a professional contract with [[East Bengal F.C.|East Bengal]] and made five appearances for East Bengal before the end of the [[2009–10 I-League|2009–10 season]]. For the [[I-League 2010-11|2010–11 season]], Gurpreet was loaned out to [[Pailan Arrows]], seeking regular game time but ended the season with no caps for Indian Arrows, as they were called then.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018 | In 2010, Gurpreet officially signed a professional contract with [[East Bengal F.C.|East Bengal]] and made five appearances for East Bengal before the end of the [[2009–10 I-League|2009–10 season]]. For the [[I-League 2010-11|2010–11 season]], Gurpreet was loaned out to [[Pailan Arrows]], seeking regular game time but ended the season with no caps for Indian Arrows, as they were called then.<ref>{{Cite web|date=14 March 2018|title=Gurpreet Singh Sandhu signs new 5-year contract with Bengaluru FC|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/football/gurpreet-singh-sandhu-signs-new-5-year-contract-with-bengaluru-fc/story-khDFXX2A1lu0ss45J53WuI.html|access-date=19 January 2021|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|archive-date=15 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180315035551/https://www.hindustantimes.com/football/gurpreet-singh-sandhu-signs-new-5-year-contract-with-bengaluru-fc/story-khDFXX2A1lu0ss45J53WuI.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He started the [[2011-12 I-League|2011–12 season]] as the second choice goalkeeper for [[East Bengal F.C.|East Bengal]] during the [[2011 Indian Federation Cup|2011 Federation Cup]], but after the Federation Cup, Gurpreet took over as the first choice 'keeper for East Bengal's [[I-League]] campaign. He started in first game of the [[2011–12 I-League]] campaign in their 0–1 loss to [[Churchill Brothers S.C.|Churchill Brothers]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/69199/east-bengal-vs-churchill-brothers-sc/report |title=East Bengal 0–1 Churchill Brothers: Opara's First Half-Strike Enough For The Goans To Register An Away Victory |publisher=Goal.com |access-date=10 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120412161313/http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/69199/east-bengal-vs-churchill-brothers-sc/report |archive-date=12 April 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He made his debut in continental competitions in Asia on 6 March 2012 in the [[2012 AFC Cup|AFC Cup]] against [[Al-Oruba SC|Al-Oruba]] which East Bengal lost 0–1<ref>{{cite news |publisher=Goal.com |url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/3629/afc-cup/2012/03/06/2949600/east-bengal-0-1-al-orouba-the-red-and-gold-pay-for-a |title=East Bengal 0–1 Al Orouba: The Red and Gold pay for a defensive lapse in spite of being the superior team in both halves |access-date=10 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120311021342/http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/3629/afc-cup/2012/03/06/2949600/east-bengal-0-1-al-orouba-the-red-and-gold-pay-for-a |archive-date=11 March 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and played his last continental match of the season against [[Kazma SC]] on 9 October 2012 which ended 1–2 with East Bengal losing the game.<ref>{{Cite web|title=East Bengal v Kazma Starting XIs, 09/05/12, AFC Cup {{!}} Goal.com|url=https://www.goal.com/en-in/match/east-bengal-v-kazma/lineups/19rgvmi84whun82e73ypdt979|access-date=20 January 2021|website=www.goal.com|archive-date=3 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210703150738/https://www.goal.com/en-in/match/east-bengal-v-kazma/lineups/19rgvmi84whun82e73ypdt979|url-status=live}}</ref> He played his first match of the [[2012–13 I-League]] season against [[United Sikkim F.C.|United Sikkim]] on 10 November 2012 as a substitute goalkeeper in the 68th minute of the game which ended 0–1 to East Bengal<ref>{{Cite web|title=United Sikkim v East Bengal Starting XIs, 11/10/12, I-League {{!}} Goal.com|url=https://www.goal.com/en-in/match/united-sikkim-v-east-bengal/lineups/5rnd362h3hq8ml53tswquvf85|access-date=20 January 2021|website=www.goal.com|archive-date=28 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128070104/https://www.goal.com/en-in/match/united-sikkim-v-east-bengal/lineups/5rnd362h3hq8ml53tswquvf85|url-status=live}}</ref> and played his last match of the season on 4 May 2013 in a 2–2 draw against [[Dempo S.C.|Dempo SC]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dempo v East Bengal Starting XIs, 04/05/13, I-League {{!}} Goal.com|url=https://www.goal.com/en-in/match/dempo-v-east-bengal/lineups/6x9yc05rfhzqdjvsbno821rrp|access-date=20 January 2021|website=www.goal.com|archive-date=28 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128045458/https://www.goal.com/en-in/match/dempo-v-east-bengal/lineups/6x9yc05rfhzqdjvsbno821rrp|url-status=live}}</ref> Gurpreet played his first match of the [[2013–14 I-League]] season against [[Rangdajied United FC|Rangdajied United]] on 17 December which ended 1–2 to East Bengal.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rangdajied United v East Bengal Starting XIs, 07/12/13, I-League {{!}} Goal.com|url=https://www.goal.com/en-in/match/rangdajied-united-v-east-bengal/lineups/en7ieg06jpovix6xjw9a5vq06|access-date=20 January 2021|website=www.goal.com|archive-date=28 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128004501/https://www.goal.com/en-in/match/rangdajied-united-v-east-bengal/lineups/en7ieg06jpovix6xjw9a5vq06|url-status=live}}</ref> Gurpreet played his last league match for East Bengal on 28 April 2014 against [[United SC]], which ended 0–3 with East Bengal taking the win.<ref>{{Cite web|title=United v East Bengal Starting XIs, 28/04/14, I-League {{!}} Goal.com|url=https://www.goal.com/en-in/match/united-v-east-bengal/lineups/8j1no6lbvvlt74a4odzbbnruf|access-date=20 January 2021|website=www.goal.com|archive-date=28 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128174500/https://www.goal.com/en-in/match/united-v-east-bengal/lineups/8j1no6lbvvlt74a4odzbbnruf|url-status=live}}</ref> Gurpreet played his first [[AFC Cup]] match 2013 against [[Selangor F.C.]] on 27 February 2013, which ended 1–0 to East Bengal.<ref>{{Cite web|title=East Bengal vs. Selangor – 27 February 2013 – Soccerway|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/02/27/asia/afc-cup/east-bengal-club-fc/selangor-fc/1419295/|access-date=20 January 2021|website=int.soccerway.com|archive-date=23 December 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151223221003/http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/02/27/asia/afc-cup/east-bengal-club-fc/selangor-fc/1419295/|url-status=live}}</ref> Gurpreet played his last continental cup match for East Bengal on 1 October in a 4–2 loss against [[Kuwait SC]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Al Kuwait vs. East Bengal – 1 October 2013 – Soccerway|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/10/01/asia/afc-cup/al-kuwait-sc/east-bengal-club-fc/1486287/|access-date=20 January 2021|website=int.soccerway.com|archive-date=6 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131006084030/http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/10/01/asia/afc-cup/al-kuwait-sc/east-bengal-club-fc/1486287/|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
===Stabæk=== | ===Stabæk=== | ||
Sandhu signed for Norwegian club [[Stabæk Fotball|Stabæk]] on 15 August 2014.<ref>{{cite web|first=Hindol|last=Basu|title=Gurpreet Signs 3-year deal with Norwegian football club|url= | Sandhu signed for Norwegian club [[Stabæk Fotball|Stabæk]] on 15 August 2014.<ref>{{cite web|agency=PTI|first=Hindol|last=Basu|title=Gurpreet Signs 3-year deal with Norwegian football club|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Sports/Football/Top-Stories/Gurpreet-signs-3-year-deal-with-Norwegian-football-club/articleshow/40376656.cms|access-date=20 August 2014|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|publisher=[[The Times of India]]|date=18 August 2014|archive-date=3 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210703150739/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Sports/Football/Top-Stories/Gurpreet-signs-3-year-deal-with-Norwegian-football-club/articleshow/40376656.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="sandhu_twitter_stabaek_sign">{{cite web|author=Gurpreet Singh Sandhu|date=15 August 2014|title=A proud day for my country and for me as I am pleased to announce I have signed for @stabaekfc|url=https://twitter.com/gurpreetgk/status/500233108613263360|access-date=15 August 2014|work=@Gurpreet GK|via=Twitter|archive-date=6 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140906205428/https://twitter.com/gurpreetgk/status/500233108613263360|url-status=live}}</ref> On 18 January 2015, he made his senior debut for the club in a friendly match against second-tier side [[Follo FK|Follo]] in a 4–1 win.<ref>{{cite web|title=Gurpreet Singh Sandhu Is The First Indian Footballer In 79 Years To Play For A Proper European Club|url=http://www.indiatimes.com/news/sports/indian-footballer-gurpreet-singh-sandhu-is-the-first-indian-in-79-years-to-play-for-a-top-notch-european-club-229565.html|publisher=India Times|access-date=20 January 2015|author=Shobhita Dutt|date=19 January 2015 |archive-date=19 January 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150119144634/http://www.indiatimes.com/news/sports/indian-footballer-gurpreet-singh-sandhu-is-the-first-indian-in-79-years-to-play-for-a-top-notch-european-club-229565.html|url-status=live}}</ref> After featuring in a number of [[Norwegian football cup|cup]] games, including Stabæk's entire [[2016 Norwegian Football Cup|2016 cup]] run,<ref>{{cite news|title=Singh bør spille på førstelaget|last=Strømnes|first=André |author2=Waagsether, Simen Solum |date=27 May 2016|work=Budstikka|language=no}}</ref> he made his league debut in late May 2016 in an away match 5–0 victory over [[IK Start]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=IK Start 0–5 Stabæk|url=https://www.eurosport.com/geoblocking.shtml|access-date=19 January 2021|website=www.eurosport.com|archive-date=10 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200110104815/https://www.eurosport.com/geoblocking.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> in the process the inaugural Indian to play in a European top division league.<ref>{{cite news|title=Gurpreet Singh Sandhu becomes the first Indian to play in European top flight|url=http://footballchannel.asia/2016/06/02/post11355/|work=Football Channel Asia|date=2 June 2016|access-date=2 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160602190319/http://footballchannel.asia/2016/06/02/post11355/|archive-date=2 June 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
On 30 June 2016, Sandhu became the inaugural Indian to feature in a [[UEFA Europa League]] match, starting the first leg of Stabæk's Europa League First qualifying round tie against [[Connah's Quay Nomads F.C.|Connah's Quay Nomads]] at [[Belle Vue (Rhyl)|Belle Vue]] in [[Rhyl]], | On 30 June 2016, Sandhu became the inaugural Indian to feature in a [[UEFA Europa League]] match, starting the first leg of Stabæk's Europa League First qualifying round tie against [[Connah's Quay Nomads F.C.|Connah's Quay Nomads]] at [[Belle Vue (Rhyl)|Belle Vue]] in [[Rhyl]], Wales.<ref>{{Cite web|last=PTI|date=1 July 2016|title=Gurpreet Singh Sandhu makes history, becomes first Indian footballer to play in Europa League|url=https://www.mykhel.com/football/gurpreet-singh-sandhu-makes-history-indian-plays-europa-league-021304.html|access-date=19 January 2021|website=My Khel|language=en|archive-date=8 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108103908/https://www.mykhel.com/football/gurpreet-singh-sandhu-makes-history-indian-plays-europa-league-021304.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Sandhu played 30 minutes before being replaced by [[Sayouba Mandé]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/gurpreet-singh-sandhu-makes-his-europa-league-bow-2886997/|work=Indian Express|title=Gurpreet Singh Sandhu makes his Europa League bow|author=Mihir Vasavda|date=1 July 2016|access-date=1 July 2016|archive-date=1 July 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160701011111/http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/gurpreet-singh-sandhu-makes-his-europa-league-bow-2886997/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Connah's Quay 0–0 Stabæk|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2017/matches/round=2000788/match=2019968/index.html|work=[[UEFA]]|publisher=UEFA|access-date=15 October 2017|date=30 June 2016|archive-date=19 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170919205145/http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2017/matches/round=2000788/match=2019968/index.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Sandhu played his first [[Norwegian Football Cup]] match on 4 May 2016 against [[2. divisjon|2nd division]] club [[Bærum SK]], which ended 0–3 for Stabæk.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bærum vs. Stabæk – 4 May 2016 – Soccerway|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2016/05/04/norway/nm-cupen/baerum-sk/stabak-idrettsforening/2231802/|access-date=20 January 2021|website=int.soccerway.com|archive-date=8 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160508054619/http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2016/05/04/norway/nm-cupen/baerum-sk/stabak-idrettsforening/2231802/|url-status=live}}</ref> Sandhu played his last league match for Stabæk against [[Lillestrøm SK]] on 3 June 2017 which ended 2–4 with Lillestrøm claiming the three points.<ref>{{Cite web|date=3 June 2017|title=Stabæk Fotball 2 – 4 Lillestrøm SK|url=https://www.eurosport.com/geoblocking.shtml|access-date=20 January 2021|website=www.eurosport.com|archive-date=10 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200110104815/https://www.eurosport.com/geoblocking.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> Sandhu left Stabæk in August 2017 to return to India.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/football/gurpreet-singh-sandhu-leaves-norway-club-stabaek-fc-likely-to-join-bengaluru-fc/story-74KKdkI0qxkdXYnDMb61VL.html|title=Gurpreet Singh Sandhu leaves Norway club Stabaek FC, likely to join Bengaluru FC|date=17 August 2017|work=Hindustan Times|publisher=HT Media|access-date=17 August 2017|archive-date=16 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170816224324/http://www.hindustantimes.com/football/gurpreet-singh-sandhu-leaves-norway-club-stabaek-fc-likely-to-join-bengaluru-fc/story-74KKdkI0qxkdXYnDMb61VL.html|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
===Bengaluru=== | ===Bengaluru=== | ||
In August 2017, Gurpreet joined [[Bengaluru FC|Bengaluru]] from [[Stabæk Fotball|Stabæk]] for undisclosed transfer amount.<ref name="Sandhu">{{cite news|date=17 August 2017|title=Bengaluru FC sign | In August 2017, Gurpreet joined [[Bengaluru FC|Bengaluru]] from [[Stabæk Fotball|Stabæk]] for undisclosed transfer amount.<ref name="Sandhu">{{cite news|date=17 August 2017|title=Bengaluru FC sign India's No.1 Gurpreet Singh Sandhu|publisher=Bengaluru FC|url=http://www.bengalurufc.com/bengaluru-fc-sign-indias-no-1-gurpreet-singh-sandhu/|access-date=17 August 2017|archive-date=17 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170817162948/http://www.bengalurufc.com/bengaluru-fc-sign-indias-no-1-gurpreet-singh-sandhu/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Gurpreet Singh Sandhu {{!}} » Bengaluru FC Official Website|url=https://www.bengalurufc.com/player/gurpreet-singh-sandhu/|access-date=19 January 2021|website=Bengaluru FC Official Website|language=en-US|archive-date=24 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210124225200/https://www.bengalurufc.com/player/gurpreet-singh-sandhu/|url-status=live}}</ref> He made his debut for Bengaluru against [[April 25 SC|April 25]] in an AFC Cup knockout stage match<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bengaluru v April 25 Match Report, 23/08/17, AFC Cup {{!}} Goal.com|url=https://www.goal.com/en-in/match/bengaluru-v-april-25/4g87w3vlyybrfy9n326votazt|access-date=19 January 2021|website=www.goal.com|archive-date=23 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180423090454/http://www.goal.com/en-in/match/bengaluru-v-april-25/4g87w3vlyybrfy9n326votazt|url-status=live}}</ref> and his league debut was against [[Mumbai City FC|Mumbai City]], keeping a clean sheet.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bengaluru v Mumbai City Starting XIs, 19/11/17, Indian Super League {{!}} Goal.com|url=https://www.goal.com/en-in/match/bengaluru-v-mumbai-city/lineups/eiez7gtmt58nhn8q9ec3ex562|access-date=19 January 2021|website=www.goal.com|archive-date=30 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210130222413/https://www.goal.com/en-in/match/bengaluru-v-mumbai-city/lineups/eiez7gtmt58nhn8q9ec3ex562|url-status=live}}</ref> Sandhu played a pivotal role in Bengaluru's run in the 2017–18 Indian Super League season as they marched to the finals against [[Chennaiyin FC]], which they came out losing 3–2.<ref>{{Cite web|title=ISL 2017–18 Final: Chennaiyin FC beat Bengaluru FC to lift second title {{!}} Goal.com|url=https://www.goal.com/en-qa/news/chennaiyin-fc-win-isl-2017-18-final-beat-bengaluru-fc/r60n42ly37wr13tvxls5l5zn8|access-date=19 January 2021|website=www.goal.com|archive-date=3 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210703150745/https://www.goal.com/en-qa/news/chennaiyin-fc-win-isl-2017-18-final-beat-bengaluru-fc/r60n42ly37wr13tvxls5l5zn8|url-status=live}}</ref> Gurpreet kept seven clean sheets the season.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Hero ISL Player Stats – No.of Clean Sheets in season 2017–18|url=https://www.indiansuperleague.com/stats/85-141-clean-sheets-player-statistics|access-date=19 January 2021|website=Indian Super League|language=en|archive-date=13 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180113035433/https://www.indiansuperleague.com/stats/85-141-clean-sheets-player-statistics|url-status=live}}</ref> On 13 March 2018, Sandhu extended his contract until May 2023.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.bengalurufc.com/gurpreet-signs-bengaluru-fc-five-years/|title=Gurpreet signs on with Bengaluru FC for five more years|publisher=Bengaluru FC|date=13 March 2018|access-date=13 March 2018|archive-date=14 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180314054629/http://www.bengalurufc.com/gurpreet-signs-bengaluru-fc-five-years/|url-status=live}}</ref> Sandhu played his first match of the [[2018–19 Indian Super League]] against the defending champions Chennaiyin FC on 30 September 2018, which Bengaluru won 1–0.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bengaluru v Chennaiyin Starting XIs, 30/09/18, Indian Super League {{!}} Goal.com|url=https://www.goal.com/en-in/match/bengaluru-v-chennaiyin/lineups/f86vvndbb0ngqfdsa8o0trvu|access-date=19 January 2021|website=www.goal.com|archive-date=25 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201125010307/https://www.goal.com/en-in/match/bengaluru-v-chennaiyin/lineups/f86vvndbb0ngqfdsa8o0trvu|url-status=live}}</ref> Sandhu kept seven clean sheets in the campaign,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Hero ISL Player Stats – No.of Clean Sheets in season 2018–19|url=https://www.indiansuperleague.com/stats/115-141-clean-sheets-player-statistics|access-date=19 January 2021|website=Indian Super League|language=en|archive-date=20 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191020175845/https://www.indiansuperleague.com/stats/115-141-clean-sheets-player-statistics|url-status=live}}</ref> as a result, they qualified for ISL finals for second consecutive time to play against [[FC Goa]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=11 March 2019|title=ISL: Bengaluru FC beat NorthEast 3–0 in 2nd leg to reach second consecutive final|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/football/story/isl-2018-19-bengaluru-fc-vs-northeast-united-fc-semi-final-match-report-1475706-2019-03-11|access-date=19 January 2021|website=India Today|language=en|archive-date=12 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512200011/https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/football/story/isl-2018-19-bengaluru-fc-vs-northeast-united-fc-semi-final-match-report-1475706-2019-03-11|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=ISL 2018–19: Bengaluru FC's road to the final {{!}} Goal.com|url=https://www.goal.com/en-qa/lists/isl-2018-19-bengaluru-fc-road-to-the-final/11rh3iywhgqi51w8dabe49eqf3#krd1erqtvtlp1h3ht6f1aay4n|access-date=19 January 2021|website=www.goal.com|archive-date=3 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210703150740/https://www.goal.com/en-qa/lists/isl-2018-19-bengaluru-fc-road-to-the-final/11rh3iywhgqi51w8dabe49eqf3#krd1erqtvtlp1h3ht6f1aay4n|url-status=live}}</ref> The match finished 1–0 for Bengaluru, and thereby collecting his first Indian Super League trophy.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bheke's late header earns Bengaluru the Hero ISL 2018–19 crown|url=https://www.indiansuperleague.com/news/bhekes-late-header-earns-bengaluru-the-hero-isl-2018-19-crown|access-date=19 January 2021|website=Indian Super League|date=17 March 2019 |language=en|archive-date=5 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210205210109/https://www.indiansuperleague.com/news/bhekes-late-header-earns-bengaluru-the-hero-isl-2018-19-crown|url-status=live}}</ref> Sandhu played his first match of the [[2019–20 Indian Super League]] on 21 October 2019 in a 0–0 draw against [[NorthEast United FC]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bengaluru v NorthEast United Match Report, 21/10/19, Indian Super League {{!}} Goal.com|url=https://www.goal.com/en-in/match/bengaluru-v-northeast-united/7x5qc7xdxxj4r3uk2cgl663qi|access-date=19 January 2021|website=www.goal.com|archive-date=3 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210203091648/https://www.goal.com/en-in/match/bengaluru-v-northeast-united/7x5qc7xdxxj4r3uk2cgl663qi|url-status=live}}</ref> In the same season, Bengaluru went through [[2020 Indian Super League playoffs|knockout stage]] for the third consecutive time, before getting knocked down by [[ATK (football club)|ATK]] in the semi-finals on a 3–2 aggregate score.<ref>{{Cite web|date=8 March 2020|title=ISL 2019–20: ATK knock defending champions Bengaluru out, set up final vs Chennaiyin FC|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/football/story/isl-2019-20-atk-end-bengaluru-fc-title-defence-final-chennaiyin-fc-1653739-2020-03-08|access-date=19 January 2021|website=India Today|language=en|archive-date=9 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210209031934/https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/football/story/isl-2019-20-atk-end-bengaluru-fc-title-defence-final-chennaiyin-fc-1653739-2020-03-08|url-status=live}}</ref> Sandhu was awarded with the Golden Glove that season for keeping 11 clean sheets, which was the longest stretch of clean sheets by any goalkeeper that season.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sportstar|first=Team|title=ISL final: Valskis wins Golden Boot, Gurpreet takes Golden Glove|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/isl/isl-2019-20-final-atk-roy-krishna-golden-boot-gurpreet-singh-sandhu-bengaluru-fc-hugo-boumous/article31070220.ece|access-date=19 January 2021|website=Sportstar|date=14 March 2020 |language=en|archive-date=18 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210118194410/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/isl/isl-2019-20-final-atk-roy-krishna-golden-boot-gurpreet-singh-sandhu-bengaluru-fc-hugo-boumous/article31070220.ece|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Hero ISL Player Stats – No.of Clean Sheets in season 2019–20|url=https://www.indiansuperleague.com/stats/148-141-clean-sheets-player-statistics|access-date=19 January 2021|website=Indian Super League|language=en|archive-date=3 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201003173521/https://www.indiansuperleague.com/stats/148-141-clean-sheets-player-statistics|url-status=live}}</ref> Sandhu played his first match of the [[2020–21 Indian Super League]] against FC Goa on 22 November 2020 which ended in a 2–2 draw.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Goa v Bengaluru Starting XIs, 22/11/20, Indian Super League {{!}} Goal.com|url=https://www.goal.com/en-in/match/goa-v-bengaluru/lineups/6xp92zpnorhniecdzksuvk3kk|access-date=19 January 2021|website=www.goal.com|archive-date=7 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210207091129/https://www.goal.com/en-in/match/goa-v-bengaluru/lineups/6xp92zpnorhniecdzksuvk3kk|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
Gurpreet became the vice-captain of Bengaluru in 2021–22 season after Dimas left the team at the end of 2020–21 season, Gurpreet led the side in an [[AFC Cup]] game against [[Maziya S&RC|Maziya]] where they won 6–2, then again in ISL when skipper [[Sunil Chhetri]] was on the bench he again captained the team for a few games.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://stats.the-afc.com/match_report/20638|title=20 February 2024}}</ref> | |||
==International career== | ==International career== | ||
Gurpreet made his debut for the [[India national under-19 football team|India U19s]] against the [[Iraq under-20 national football team|Iraq U19s]] in the [[2010 AFC U-19 Championship qualification]] on 5 November 2009.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.the-afc.com/en/component/joomleague/?view=report&compID=370&matchId=2271 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130104205057/http://www.the-afc.com/en/component/joomleague/?view=report&compID=370&matchId=2271 |url-status=dead |archive-date=4 January 2013 |title=AFC U19 CHAMPIONSHIP 2010 MATCH SUMMARY |publisher= Asian Football Confederation |access-date=10 March 2012 }}</ref> | Gurpreet made his debut for the [[India national under-19 football team|India U19s]] against the [[Iraq under-20 national football team|Iraq U19s]] in the [[2010 AFC U-19 Championship qualification]] on 5 November 2009.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.the-afc.com/en/component/joomleague/?view=report&compID=370&matchId=2271 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130104205057/http://www.the-afc.com/en/component/joomleague/?view=report&compID=370&matchId=2271 |url-status=dead |archive-date=4 January 2013 |title=AFC U19 CHAMPIONSHIP 2010 MATCH SUMMARY |publisher= Asian Football Confederation |access-date=10 March 2012 }}</ref> | ||
He was then called up to | He was then called up to the 23 men [[India national football team|senior Indian]] squad for the [[2011 AFC Asian Cup]]. He made his debut against [[Turkmenistan national football team|Turkmenistan]] in a 1–1 draw.<ref name=soccerway>{{cite web|title=Turkmenistan VS. India 1 – 1|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2011/03/25/asia/afc-challenge-cup/turkmenistan/india/1085316/|publisher=Perform Group|date=25 March 2011|work=Soccerway|access-date=8 May 2013|archive-date=29 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029200203/http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2011/03/25/asia/afc-challenge-cup/turkmenistan/india/1085316/|url-status=live}}</ref> He was called up to the [[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC)|2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier]] squad against [[Nepal national football team|Nepal]] but was unused in both legs.<ref>{{cite web |last=Bera |first=Kaustav |title=Constantine selects final 26-man India shortlist for 2018 World Cup qualifier against Nepal |url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/136/india/2015/03/02/9431732/constantine-selects-final-26-man-india-shortlist-for-2018?ICID=SP |publisher=Goal.com |date=2 March 2015 |access-date=20 March 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924145118/http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/136/india/2015/03/02/9431732/constantine-selects-final-26-man-india-shortlist-for-2018?ICID=SP |archive-date=24 September 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Gurpreet made his second appearance for the senior team against [[Iran national football team|Iran]] in a [[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC first round|2018 World Cup qualifier]] at Bangalore, starting in a 0–3 defeat.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=275171/match=300317458/index.html|title=India 0–3 IR Iran|date=8 September 2015|work=FIFA.com|access-date=4 December 2017|archive-date=15 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180915042534/https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=275171/match=300317458/index.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> He made his next appearance against [[Turkmenistan national football team|Turkmenistan]] in a 2–1 loss on 8 October.<ref>{{Cite web|date=8 October 2015|title=2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers: India lose 1–2 to Turkmenistan to suffer 4th straight defeat|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/football/story/2018-fifa-world-cup-qualifiers-india-lose-1-2-to-turkmenistan-to-suffer-4th-straight-defeat-267161-2015-10-08|access-date=20 January 2021|website=India Today|language=en|archive-date=3 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210703150813/https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/football/story/2018-fifa-world-cup-qualifiers-india-lose-1-2-to-turkmenistan-to-suffer-4th-straight-defeat-267161-2015-10-08|url-status=live}}</ref> He also kept a clean-sheet against [[Guam national football team|Guam]] on 12 November 2015, a game that ended 1–0.<ref>{{Cite web|title=India vs. Guam – Football Match Line-Ups – November 12, 2015 – ESPN|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/lineups?gameId=436547|access-date=20 January 2021|website=ESPN.com|language=en|archive-date=3 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210703150739/https://www.espn.com/soccer/lineups?gameId=436547|url-status=live}}</ref> He kept his second clean sheet against [[Sri Lanka national football team|Sri Lanka]] in a 2–0 win in the SAFF Suzuki Cup 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|date=25 December 2015|title=SAFF Cup, India vs Sri Lanka as it happened: Robin Singh's fine brace gives India 2–0 win |url=https://www.firstpost.com/sports/saff-cup-india-vs-sri-lanka-live-constantines-charges-look-for-a-winning-start-2559894.html|access-date=20 January 2021|website=Firstpost|archive-date=30 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160330023451/http://www.firstpost.com/sports/saff-cup-india-vs-sri-lanka-live-constantines-charges-look-for-a-winning-start-2559894.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2016, he captained the India national team against Puerto Rico<ref>{{Cite web|date=3 September 2016|title=India beat Puerto Rico 4–1 in international friendly at Mumbai|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/football/live-india-take-on-puerto-rico-in-friendly-as-international-football-returns-to-mumbai/story-aKS37NQPyddfR7Q462BThN.html|access-date=20 January 2021|website=Hindustan Times|archive-date=27 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210127194537/https://www.hindustantimes.com/football/live-india-take-on-puerto-rico-in-friendly-as-international-football-returns-to-mumbai/story-aKS37NQPyddfR7Q462BThN.html|url-status=live}}</ref> and played an essential role against India's 1–0 victory against [[Kyrgyzstan national football team|Kyrgyzstan]] in a [[2019 AFC Asian Cup qualification]] game in 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|title=India v Kyrgyz Republic Live Commentary & Result, 13/06/17, Asian Cup Qualification {{!}} Goal.com|url=https://www.goal.com/en-in/match/india-v-kyrgyz-republic/commentary-result/zqyh17zxpl0eytjkh7rb9jah|access-date=20 January 2021|website=www.goal.com|archive-date=28 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128013234/https://www.goal.com/en-in/match/india-v-kyrgyz-republic/commentary-result/zqyh17zxpl0eytjkh7rb9jah|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/indian-goalkeeper-gurpreet-singh-sandhu-chooses-between-real-madrid-barcelona|title=Real Madrid or Barcelona? Indian goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu takes his pick|work=SportsKeeda|author=Abhijit Bharali|date=1 June 2017|access-date=29 June 2017|archive-date=20 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170820162528/https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/indian-goalkeeper-gurpreet-singh-sandhu-chooses-between-real-madrid-barcelona|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
'''2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers AFC''' | '''2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers AFC''' | ||
He featured for India in the [[2022 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC)|2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers]], where he made his 35th appearance for the team against [[Oman national football team|Oman]] on 5 September 2019, where he conceded 2 goals as India lost the match 1–2.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sportstar|first=Team|title=India vs Oman, as it happened: Al Ghassani goal downs India|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/india-vs-oman-live-scores-updates-fifa-2022-world-cup-qualifier/article30017395.ece|access-date=2021 | He featured for India in the [[2022 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC)|2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers]], where he made his 35th appearance for the team against [[Oman national football team|Oman]] on 5 September 2019, where he conceded 2 goals as India lost the match 1–2.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sportstar|first=Team|title=India vs Oman, as it happened: Al Ghassani goal downs India|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/india-vs-oman-live-scores-updates-fifa-2022-world-cup-qualifier/article30017395.ece|access-date=20 January 2021|website=Sportstar|date=19 November 2019 |language=en|archive-date=23 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210123113733/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/india-vs-oman-live-scores-updates-fifa-2022-world-cup-qualifier/article30017395.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
In the second group stage match 2022 World Cup Qualifiers, Gurpreet was given the captain armband as the skipper [[Sunil Chhetri|Sunil Chettri]] was out due to an injury against Asian Champions, [[Qatar national football team|Qatar]]. Gurpreet saved 11 shots on target from Qatar attack and became a hero for the team, as India successfully drew the match 0–0 against Qatar.<ref>{{Cite web|title=An Olympic high and an Asian Games gold | In the second group stage match 2022 World Cup Qualifiers, Gurpreet was given the captain armband as the skipper [[Sunil Chhetri|Sunil Chettri]] was out due to an injury against Asian Champions, [[Qatar national football team|Qatar]]. Gurpreet saved 11 shots on target from Qatar attack and became a hero for the team, as India successfully drew the match 0–0 against Qatar.<ref>{{Cite web|title=An Olympic high and an Asian Games gold – Indian football's memorable moments|url=https://www.olympicchannel.com/en/stories/features/detail/best-indian-football-team-matches-olympics-asian-games-world-cup-qualifiers/|access-date=14 February 2021|website=Olympic Channel|archive-date=10 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410115007/https://www.olympicchannel.com/en/stories/features/detail/best-indian-football-team-matches-olympics-asian-games-world-cup-qualifiers/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=2022 World Cup Qualifiers: Resolute India hold Qatar to a goal-less draw as Gurpreet Singh shines|url=https://www.goal.com/en-in/match/qatar-v-india/54k9ooggbbezmfh7z415qtfmy|access-date=20 January 2021|website=www.goal.com|archive-date=6 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191006053357/https://www.goal.com/en-in/match/qatar-v-india/54k9ooggbbezmfh7z415qtfmy|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=India become first Asian side to avoid defeat against AFC Asian Cup champions Qatar in 2019 {{!}} Goal.com|url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/2022-world-cup-qualifiers-qatar-india-achievement-igor/19hjvxy3h3sib16lidky1lvqz7|access-date=20 January 2021|website=www.goal.com|archive-date=28 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128101523/https://www.goal.com/en/news/2022-world-cup-qualifiers-qatar-india-achievement-igor/19hjvxy3h3sib16lidky1lvqz7|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
Gurpreet is also a fan of former [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] goalkeeper [[Edwin van der Sar]] and [[India national football team|Indian International]] goalkeeper [[Subrata Pal]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Basu|first=Suromitro|date=2015 | Gurpreet is also a fan of former [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] goalkeeper [[Edwin van der Sar]] and [[India national football team|Indian International]] goalkeeper [[Subrata Pal]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Basu|first=Suromitro|date=19 January 2015|title=Interview with goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu: I had offers from I-League and ISL, but stayed in Europe|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/interview-goalkeeper-gurpreet-singh-sandhu-offers-i-league-isl-stayed-europe|access-date=19 January 2021|website=www.sportskeeda.com|language=en-us|archive-date=24 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160524040554/http://www.sportskeeda.com/football/interview-goalkeeper-gurpreet-singh-sandhu-offers-i-league-isl-stayed-europe|url-status=live}}</ref> He is a graduate of [[DAV College]] in Chandigarh.<ref>{{Cite web|date=6 June 2016|title=I worked relentlessly to be what I am: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/I-worked-relentlessly-to-be-what-I-am-Gurpre|access-date=19 January 2021|website=The Times Of India}}</ref> | ||
Sandhu is sponsored by German sportswear brand [[Puma (brand)|PUMA]].<ref>{{cite web | title=Puma extends contract with footballer Gurpreet Singh Sandhu for 4 years | date=4 May 2023 | url=https://in.fashionnetwork.com/news/Puma-extends-contract-with-footballer-gurpreet-singh-sandhu-for-4-years,1512650.html }}</ref> | |||
==Career statistics== | ==Career statistics== | ||
===Club=== | ===Club=== | ||
{{updated| | {{updated|25 April 2023}}<ref name=soccerpunter>{{cite web|url=http://www.soccerpunter.com/players/165337-Gurpreet-Singh-Sandhu|title=Gurpreet Singh Sandhu – Football Career Transfers and Statistics|work=SoccerPunter|access-date=23 March 2015|archive-date=5 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150205220908/http://www.soccerpunter.com/players/165337-Gurpreet-Singh-Sandhu|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Soccerway|gurpreet-singh-sandhu/165337}}</ref><ref name=NFTGSS/> | ||
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!colspan="3"|League | !colspan="3"|League | ||
!colspan="2"|Cup<ref>includes [[Indian Federation Cup]], [[Norwegian Football Cup]] and [[Indian Super Cup]]</ref> | !colspan="2"|Cup<ref>includes [[Indian Federation Cup]], [[Norwegian Football Cup]] and [[Indian Super Cup]]</ref> | ||
!colspan="2"|Other<ref>includes [[Durand Cup]] and [[IFA Shield]]</ref> | !colspan="2"|Other<ref>includes [[Durand Cup]], [[Calcutta Football League]] and [[IFA Shield]]</ref> | ||
!colspan="2"|Continental<ref>includes [[AFC Cup]], [[AFC Champions League]] and [[UEFA Europa League]]</ref> | !colspan="2"|Continental<ref>includes [[AFC Cup]], [[AFC Champions League]] and [[UEFA Europa League]]</ref> | ||
!colspan="2"|Total | !colspan="2"|Total | ||
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|- | |- | ||
| rowspan="5"| [[East Bengal F.C.|East Bengal]] | | rowspan="5"| [[East Bengal F.C.|East Bengal]] | ||
|[[2009–10 I-League|2009–10]] | |{{Nowrap|[[2009–10 I-League|2009–10]]}} | ||
| rowspan="4"| [[I-League]] | | rowspan="4"| [[I-League]] | ||
|| | ||6||0||0||0||3||0||—||—||9||0 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[2011–12 I-League|2011–12]] | |[[2011–12 I-League|2011–12]] | ||
||16||0|| | ||16||0||1||0||3||0||4||0||24||0 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[2012–13 I-League|2012–13]] | |[[2012–13 I-League|2012–13]] | ||
||14||0|| | ||14||0||1||0||14||0||4||0||33||0 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[2013–14 I-League|2013–14]] | |[[2013–14 I-League|2013–14]] | ||
||8||0|| | ||8||0||3||0||12||0||3||0||26||0 | ||
|- | |- | ||
! colspan="2" | | ! colspan="2" | Total | ||
! | !44!!0!!5!!0!!32!!0!!11!!0!!92!!0 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan="1"| [[Pailan Arrows]] (loan) | | rowspan="1"| [[Pailan Arrows]] (loan) | ||
|[[2010–11 I-League|2010–11]] | |[[2010–11 I-League|2010–11]] | ||
| rowspan="1"| I-League | | rowspan="1"| [[I-League]] | ||
||0||0||0||0||0||0||—||—||0||0 | ||0||0||0||0||0||0||—||—||0||0 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan="5"| [[Stabæk Fotball|Stabæk]] | | rowspan="5"| [[Stabæk Fotball|Stabæk]] | ||
|[[2014 Tippeligaen|2014]] | |[[2014 Tippeligaen|2014]] | ||
| rowspan="3"| [[Tippeligaen]] | | rowspan="3"| [[Tippeligaen]] | ||
||0||0||0||0||0||0||—||—||0||0 | ||0||0||0||0||0||0||—||—||0||0 | ||
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|[[Eliteserien (football)|Eliteserien]]||2||0||2||0||0||0||—||—||4||0 | |[[Eliteserien (football)|Eliteserien]]||2||0||2||0||0||0||—||—||4||0 | ||
|- | |- | ||
! colspan="2" | | ! colspan="2" | Total | ||
!3!!0!!7!!0!!0!!0!!1!!0!!11!!0 | !3!!0!!7!!0!!0!!0!!1!!0!!11!!0 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan=" | | rowspan="7"| [[Bengaluru FC|Bengaluru]] | ||
|[[2017–18 | |[[2017–18 Bengaluru FC season|2017–18]] | ||
| rowspan=" | | rowspan="6"| [[Indian Super League]]||19||0||4||0||—||—||4||0||27||0 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[2018–19 | |[[2018–19 Bengaluru FC season|2018–19]] | ||
||20||0||1||0||0||0||2||0||23||0 | ||20||0||1||0||0||0||2||0||23||0 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[2019–20 | |[[2019–20 Bengaluru FC season|2019–20]] | ||
||19||0||0||0||0||0||3||0||22||0 | ||19||0||0||0||0||0||3||0||22||0 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[2020–21 | |[[2020–21 Bengaluru FC season|2020–21]] | ||
||19||0||0||0||0||0||1||0||20||0 | ||19||0||0||0||0||0||1||0||20||0 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[ | |[[2021–22 Bengaluru FC season|2021–22]] | ||
|| | ||15||0||0||0||0||0||4||0||19||0 | ||
|- | |- | ||
! colspan="2" | | |[[2022–23 Bengaluru FC season|2022–23]] | ||
!| | ||24||0||5||0||5||0||0||0||34||0 | ||
|- | |||
! colspan="2" | Total | |||
!|116!!0!!10!!0!!5!!0!!14!!0!!145!!0 | |||
|- | |- | ||
! colspan="3" | Career total | ! colspan="3" | Career total | ||
! | !163!!0!!22!!0!!37!!0!!26!!0!!248!!0 | ||
|} | |} | ||
=== International === | === International === | ||
{{updated| | {{updated|18 November 2025}}<ref name=NFTGSS>{{NFT player|id=42773|name=Gurpreet Singh Sandhu|accessdate=7 June 2018}}</ref> | ||
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | ||
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!National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals | !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan=" | | rowspan="11" |[[India national football team|India]] | ||
|2011||1||0 | |2011||1||0 | ||
|- | |- | ||
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|2019||11||0 | |2019||11||0 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|2021|| | |2021||10||0 | ||
|- | |||
|2022||8||0 | |||
|- | |||
|2023||10||0 | |||
|- | |||
|2024||10||0 | |||
|- | |||
|2025||7||0 | |||
|- | |- | ||
! colspan="2" |Total !! | ! colspan="2" |Total!!83!!0 | ||
|} | |} | ||
== Honours == | == Honours == | ||
* [[ | '''India''' | ||
* [[SAFF Championship]]: [[2011 SAFF Championship|2011]], [[2015 SAFF Championship|2015]], [[2021 SAFF Championship|2021]], [[2023 SAFF Championship|2023]] | |||
* [[Intercontinental Cup (India)|Intercontinental Cup]]: [[2018 Intercontinental Cup (India)|2018]], [[2023 Intercontinental Cup (India)|2023]] | |||
* [[Tri-Nation Series (India)|Tri-Nation Series]]: [[2023 Tri-Nation Series (India)|2023]] | |||
'''East Bengal''' | |||
* [[Federation Cup (India)|Federation Cup]]: [[2012 Indian Federation Cup|2012]] | * [[Federation Cup (India)|Federation Cup]]: [[2012 Indian Federation Cup|2012]] | ||
* [[Indian Super Cup (1997–2011)|Indian Super Cup]]: [[2011 Indian Super Cup|2011]] | * [[Indian Super Cup (1997–2011)|Indian Super Cup]]: [[2011 Indian Super Cup|2011]] | ||
* [[Calcutta Football League]]: | * [[Calcutta Football League]]: 2011, 2012–13, 2013–14 | ||
* [[IFA Shield]]: | * [[IFA Shield]]: 2012 | ||
'''Bengaluru''' | |||
* [[Indian Super League]]: [[2018–19 Indian Super League | * [[Indian Super League]]: [[2018–19 Indian Super League|2018–19]] | ||
* [[Hero Super Cup]]: [[2018 Indian Super Cup|2018]] | * [[Hero Super Cup]]: [[2018 Indian Super Cup|2018]] | ||
* [[Durand Cup]]: [[2022 Durand Cup|2022]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.in/football/india-ind/story/4750058/durand-cup-2022-review-curtain-raiser-indian-football-season?platform=amp|title=Durand Cup 2022 review: The perfect curtain-raiser to the Indian football season|website=www.espn.in|publisher=[[ESPN]]|first=Aaditya|last=Narayan|date=19 September 2022|access-date=20 September 2022|location=Kolkata|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220920142913/https://www.espn.in/football/india-ind/story/4750058/durand-cup-2022-review-curtain-raiser-indian-football-season?platform=amp|archive-date=20 September 2022}}</ref> | |||
'''Individual''' | '''Individual''' | ||
*[[Arjuna Award]]:<ref>{{cite web|title=Gurpreet wins the Arjuna Award|url=https://www.indiansuperleague.com/photos/gurpreet-wins-the-arjuna-award|date=19 August 2019|publisher=Indian Super League|access-date=24 August 2019|archive-date=19 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190819165031/https://www.indiansuperleague.com/photos/gurpreet-wins-the-arjuna-award|url-status=live}}</ref> 2019 | *[[Arjuna Award]]:<ref>{{cite web|title=Gurpreet wins the Arjuna Award|url=https://www.indiansuperleague.com/photos/gurpreet-wins-the-arjuna-award|date=19 August 2019|publisher=Indian Super League|access-date=24 August 2019|archive-date=19 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190819165031/https://www.indiansuperleague.com/photos/gurpreet-wins-the-arjuna-award|url-status=live}}</ref> 2019 | ||
* [[Indian Super League]] | *[[Indian Super League]] Golden glove: [[2018–19 Indian Super League|2018–19]], [[2019–20 Indian Super League|2019–20]] | ||
* Tri-Nation Series Golden Glove: [[2023 Tri-Nation Series (India)|2023]]<ref>{{cite web|title=India too good for Kyrgyz Republic; crowned Hero Tri-Nation champions in Imphal|url=https://www.the-aiff.com/article/india-too-good-for-kyrgyz-republic-win-hero-tri-nation-tournament-in-imphal|publisher=AIFF|last1=Rawat|first1=Akhil|access-date=28 March 2023|archive-date=28 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230328174107/https://www.the-aiff.com/article/india-too-good-for-kyrgyz-republic-win-hero-tri-nation-tournament-in-imphal}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Stability and discipline fetched Hero Tri-Nation triumph, says Igor Stimac|url=https://www.the-aiff.com/article/stability-and-discipline-fetched-hero-tri-nation-triumph-says-igor-stimac|publisher=AIFF|last1=Ghosh|first1=Soumo|access-date=29 March 2023|archive-date=29 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329131741/https://www.the-aiff.com/article/stability-and-discipline-fetched-hero-tri-nation-triumph-says-igor-stimac}}</ref> | |||
==See also== | |||
* [[List of Indian football players in foreign leagues]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* {{ | *{{Sports links}} | ||
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20160905163147/http://www.stabak.no/player-profiles/playerID/165337 Gurpreet Singh Sandhu] at Stabæk {{in lang|no}} | |||
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20160905163147/http://www.stabak.no/player-profiles/playerID/165337 | |||
{{Bengaluru FC squad}} | {{Bengaluru FC squad}} | ||
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{{India squad 2011 AFC Asian Cup}} | {{India squad 2011 AFC Asian Cup}} | ||
{{India squad 2019 AFC Asian Cup}} | {{India squad 2019 AFC Asian Cup}} | ||
}}{{Indian Super League Golden Glove}} | {{India squad 2023 AFC Asian Cup}} | ||
}} | |||
{{Indian Super League Golden Glove}} | |||
{{DEFAULTSORT:Sandhu, Gurpreet Singh}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Sandhu, Gurpreet Singh}} | ||
[[Category:Living people]] | [[Category:Living people]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Punjabi Sikhs]] | ||
[[Category:Footballers from Punjab, India]] | [[Category:Footballers from Punjab, India]] | ||
[[Category:Sportspeople from Mohali]] | [[Category:Sportspeople from Mohali]] | ||
[[Category:India international footballers]] | [[Category:India men's international footballers]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:India men's youth international footballers]] | ||
[[Category:Men's association football goalkeepers]] | |||
[[Category:Footballers at the 2010 Asian Games]] | [[Category:Footballers at the 2010 Asian Games]] | ||
[[Category:2011 AFC Asian Cup players]] | [[Category:2011 AFC Asian Cup players]] | ||
[[Category:Calcutta Football League players]] | |||
[[Category:I-League players]] | [[Category:I-League players]] | ||
[[Category:Stabæk Fotball players]] | [[Category:Stabæk Fotball players]] | ||
[[Category:Eliteserien players]] | [[Category:Eliteserien players]] | ||
[[Category:Expatriate footballers in Norway]] | [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Norway]] | ||
[[Category:Indian expatriate sportspeople in Norway]] | [[Category:Indian expatriate sportspeople in Norway]] | ||
[[Category:Indian expatriate footballers]] | [[Category:Indian expatriate men's footballers]] | ||
[[Category:Bengaluru FC players]] | [[Category:Bengaluru FC players]] | ||
[[Category:Indian Super League players]] | [[Category:Indian Super League players]] | ||
[[Category:21st-century Indian sportsmen]] | |||
[[Category:2019 AFC Asian Cup players]] | [[Category:2019 AFC Asian Cup players]] | ||
[[Category:Asian Games | [[Category:Asian Games footballers for India]] | ||
[[Category:Indian footballers]] | [[Category:Indian men's footballers]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:East Bengal Club players]] | ||
[[Category:Indian Arrows players]] | [[Category:Indian Arrows players]] | ||
[[Category:Recipients of the Arjuna Award]] | [[Category:Recipients of the Arjuna Award]] | ||
[[Category:1992 births]] | [[Category:1992 births]] | ||
[[Category:2023 AFC Asian Cup players]] | |||
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| Personal information | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Full name | Gurpreet Singh Sandhu | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 3 February 1992 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Mohali, India | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.97 m (6 ft 6 in)[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club information | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Current team | Bengaluru | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2000–2009 | St. Stephen's FA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2009–2010 | East Bengal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2009–2014 | East Bengal | 44 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2010–2011 | → Pailan Arrows (loan) | 0 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014–2017 | Stabæk | 3 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017– | Bengaluru | 164 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2010 | India U19 | 10 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2010–2012 | India U23 | 9 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011– | India | 83 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (born 3 February 1992) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Indian Super League club Bengaluru and captains the India national football team. He is widely regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in Indian football.
Sandhu was named captain of the India national team for the first time in a friendly match against Puerto Rico on 3 September 2016. He captained the team to a 4–1 victory.[2][3]
He has achieved several distinctions: the inaugural Indian to play a competitive match for the first team of a top-division European club;[4] fifth Indian to play professionally in Europe succeeding Mohammed Salim, Bhaichung Bhutia, Sunil Chhetri and Subrata Pal;[5][6] and the first Indian to play in the UEFA Europa League.[7]
Early life[edit | edit source]
He was born in a Sikh Jat family in Mohali, Punjab. He started playing football at the age of 9.[8]
Club career[edit | edit source]
Early career[edit | edit source]
Gurpreet took up the game of football at the age of eight and joined the St Stephen's Academy in 2000.[9] After good performances at the St Stephen's Academy, Gurpreet was selected for his state youth team, the Punjab U16s. He made his youth state level debut in 2006 in Haldwani.[10] He stayed at St. Stephen's Academy until 2009 when he joined I-League side East Bengal as a youth player and spend the rest of 2009 playing for the Kolkata-based teams' youth team.[11]
East Bengal[edit | edit source]
In 2010, Gurpreet officially signed a professional contract with East Bengal and made five appearances for East Bengal before the end of the 2009–10 season. For the 2010–11 season, Gurpreet was loaned out to Pailan Arrows, seeking regular game time but ended the season with no caps for Indian Arrows, as they were called then.[12] He started the 2011–12 season as the second choice goalkeeper for East Bengal during the 2011 Federation Cup, but after the Federation Cup, Gurpreet took over as the first choice 'keeper for East Bengal's I-League campaign. He started in first game of the 2011–12 I-League campaign in their 0–1 loss to Churchill Brothers.[13] He made his debut in continental competitions in Asia on 6 March 2012 in the AFC Cup against Al-Oruba which East Bengal lost 0–1[14] and played his last continental match of the season against Kazma SC on 9 October 2012 which ended 1–2 with East Bengal losing the game.[15] He played his first match of the 2012–13 I-League season against United Sikkim on 10 November 2012 as a substitute goalkeeper in the 68th minute of the game which ended 0–1 to East Bengal[16] and played his last match of the season on 4 May 2013 in a 2–2 draw against Dempo SC.[17] Gurpreet played his first match of the 2013–14 I-League season against Rangdajied United on 17 December which ended 1–2 to East Bengal.[18] Gurpreet played his last league match for East Bengal on 28 April 2014 against United SC, which ended 0–3 with East Bengal taking the win.[19] Gurpreet played his first AFC Cup match 2013 against Selangor F.C. on 27 February 2013, which ended 1–0 to East Bengal.[20] Gurpreet played his last continental cup match for East Bengal on 1 October in a 4–2 loss against Kuwait SC.[21]
Stabæk[edit | edit source]
Sandhu signed for Norwegian club Stabæk on 15 August 2014.[22][23] On 18 January 2015, he made his senior debut for the club in a friendly match against second-tier side Follo in a 4–1 win.[24] After featuring in a number of cup games, including Stabæk's entire 2016 cup run,[25] he made his league debut in late May 2016 in an away match 5–0 victory over IK Start,[26] in the process the inaugural Indian to play in a European top division league.[27]
On 30 June 2016, Sandhu became the inaugural Indian to feature in a UEFA Europa League match, starting the first leg of Stabæk's Europa League First qualifying round tie against Connah's Quay Nomads at Belle Vue in Rhyl, Wales.[28] Sandhu played 30 minutes before being replaced by Sayouba Mandé.[29][30] Sandhu played his first Norwegian Football Cup match on 4 May 2016 against 2nd division club Bærum SK, which ended 0–3 for Stabæk.[31] Sandhu played his last league match for Stabæk against Lillestrøm SK on 3 June 2017 which ended 2–4 with Lillestrøm claiming the three points.[32] Sandhu left Stabæk in August 2017 to return to India.[33]
Bengaluru[edit | edit source]
In August 2017, Gurpreet joined Bengaluru from Stabæk for undisclosed transfer amount.[34][35] He made his debut for Bengaluru against April 25 in an AFC Cup knockout stage match[36] and his league debut was against Mumbai City, keeping a clean sheet.[37] Sandhu played a pivotal role in Bengaluru's run in the 2017–18 Indian Super League season as they marched to the finals against Chennaiyin FC, which they came out losing 3–2.[38] Gurpreet kept seven clean sheets the season.[39] On 13 March 2018, Sandhu extended his contract until May 2023.[40] Sandhu played his first match of the 2018–19 Indian Super League against the defending champions Chennaiyin FC on 30 September 2018, which Bengaluru won 1–0.[41] Sandhu kept seven clean sheets in the campaign,[42] as a result, they qualified for ISL finals for second consecutive time to play against FC Goa.[43][44] The match finished 1–0 for Bengaluru, and thereby collecting his first Indian Super League trophy.[45] Sandhu played his first match of the 2019–20 Indian Super League on 21 October 2019 in a 0–0 draw against NorthEast United FC.[46] In the same season, Bengaluru went through knockout stage for the third consecutive time, before getting knocked down by ATK in the semi-finals on a 3–2 aggregate score.[47] Sandhu was awarded with the Golden Glove that season for keeping 11 clean sheets, which was the longest stretch of clean sheets by any goalkeeper that season.[48][49] Sandhu played his first match of the 2020–21 Indian Super League against FC Goa on 22 November 2020 which ended in a 2–2 draw.[50]
Gurpreet became the vice-captain of Bengaluru in 2021–22 season after Dimas left the team at the end of 2020–21 season, Gurpreet led the side in an AFC Cup game against Maziya where they won 6–2, then again in ISL when skipper Sunil Chhetri was on the bench he again captained the team for a few games.[51]
International career[edit | edit source]
Gurpreet made his debut for the India U19s against the Iraq U19s in the 2010 AFC U-19 Championship qualification on 5 November 2009.[52]
He was then called up to the 23 men senior Indian squad for the 2011 AFC Asian Cup. He made his debut against Turkmenistan in a 1–1 draw.[53] He was called up to the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier squad against Nepal but was unused in both legs.[54] Gurpreet made his second appearance for the senior team against Iran in a 2018 World Cup qualifier at Bangalore, starting in a 0–3 defeat.[55] He made his next appearance against Turkmenistan in a 2–1 loss on 8 October.[56] He also kept a clean-sheet against Guam on 12 November 2015, a game that ended 1–0.[57] He kept his second clean sheet against Sri Lanka in a 2–0 win in the SAFF Suzuki Cup 2015.[58] In 2016, he captained the India national team against Puerto Rico[59] and played an essential role against India's 1–0 victory against Kyrgyzstan in a 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualification game in 2017.[60][61]
2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers AFC
He featured for India in the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, where he made his 35th appearance for the team against Oman on 5 September 2019, where he conceded 2 goals as India lost the match 1–2.[62]
In the second group stage match 2022 World Cup Qualifiers, Gurpreet was given the captain armband as the skipper Sunil Chettri was out due to an injury against Asian Champions, Qatar. Gurpreet saved 11 shots on target from Qatar attack and became a hero for the team, as India successfully drew the match 0–0 against Qatar.[63][64][65]
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Gurpreet is also a fan of former Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar and Indian International goalkeeper Subrata Pal.[66] He is a graduate of DAV College in Chandigarh.[67]
Sandhu is sponsored by German sportswear brand PUMA.[68]
Career statistics[edit | edit source]
Club[edit | edit source]
| Club | Season | League | Cup[72] | Other[73] | Continental[74] | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| East Bengal | 2009–10 | I-League | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 9 | 0 |
| 2011–12 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 24 | 0 | ||
| 2012–13 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 33 | 0 | ||
| 2013–14 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 26 | 0 | ||
| Total | 44 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 92 | 0 | ||
| Pailan Arrows (loan) | 2010–11 | I-League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| Stabæk | 2014 | Tippeligaen | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | ||
| 2017 | Eliteserien | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 4 | 0 | |
| Total | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | ||
| Bengaluru | 2017–18 | Indian Super League | 19 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | — | 4 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| 2018–19 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 | ||
| 2019–20 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 22 | 0 | ||
| 2020–21 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 0 | ||
| 2021–22 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 0 | ||
| 2022–23 | 24 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 0 | ||
| Total | 116 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 145 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 163 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 248 | 0 | ||
International[edit | edit source]
- As of 18 November 2025[71]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 11 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | |
| Total | 83 | 0 | |
Honours[edit | edit source]
India
East Bengal
- Federation Cup: 2012
- Indian Super Cup: 2011
- Calcutta Football League: 2011, 2012–13, 2013–14
- IFA Shield: 2012
Bengaluru
Individual
- Arjuna Award:[76] 2019
- Indian Super League Golden glove: 2018–19, 2019–20
- Tri-Nation Series Golden Glove: 2023[77][78]
See also[edit | edit source]
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External links[edit | edit source]
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- Gurpreet Singh Sandhu at Stabæk (in Norwegian)