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Gurpreet Singh Sandhu is a goalkeeper and the captain of the India national football team. He became the first Indian to play in a top-tier European league when he appeared for Stabæk in Norway, and won the Indian Super League with Bengaluru FC.
Biography
Early career
Gurpreet trained at the St. Stephen’s Academy in Chandigarh and joined East Bengal in Kolkata, where he became a regular in the I-League. Standing about 1.98 metres, he made his India debut in 2011.
Europe
In 2014 he signed for Stabæk in Norway. In 2016 he played in a Tippeligaen match, becoming the first Indian to appear in the top division of a European league, and he also played in the Europa League qualifiers.
Bengaluru FC
Returning to India in 2017, he joined Bengaluru FC, winning the Indian Super League in 2018–19. He has been the club’s captain and one of its most important players.
Captain of India
Gurpreet has been India’s first-choice goalkeeper for most of the past decade and took over as captain after Sunil Chhetri’s first retirement in 2024. He received the Arjuna Award in 2019.
Timeline
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1992
Born in Mohali, Punjab
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2011
India debut
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2014
Joins Stabæk in Norway
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2016
First Indian to play in a top-flight European league
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2017
Joins Bengaluru FC
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2019
Wins the ISL; Arjuna Award
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2024
Becomes India captain
Awards and honours
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Arjuna Award
2019
Did you know?
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He was the first Indian to play in a top European league.
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He is one of the tallest players in Indian football.
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He won the Indian Super League with Bengaluru FC in 2019.
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Frequently asked
Who is Gurpreet Singh Sandhu?
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu is a goalkeeper and the captain of the India national football team. He became the first Indian to play in a top-tier European league when he appeared for Stabæk in Norway, and won the Indian Super League with Bengaluru FC.
How old is Gurpreet Singh Sandhu?
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu is 34 years old, born on 3 February 1992 in Mohali, Punjab.
Where is Gurpreet Singh Sandhu from?
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu was born in Mohali, Punjab.
What is Gurpreet Singh Sandhu known for?
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu is best known for Playing in Norway’s top division; captaining India and Bengaluru FC.
What awards has Gurpreet Singh Sandhu received?
Notable honours include Arjuna Award (2019).
References
- Gurpreet Singh Sandhu — Wikipedia. Wikipedia. Retrieved 27 October 2026.
- Gurpreet Singh Sandhu — Transfermarkt profile. Transfermarkt. Retrieved 27 October 2026.
- Gurpreet Singh Sandhu — Hindi Wikipedia. Wikipedia (Hindi). Retrieved 27 October 2026.
- Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (Q5620263) — structured data. Wikidata. Retrieved 27 October 2026.
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- First published 27 October 2026
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