Gurpreet Singh Sandhu Biography: His Age, Wife, Family, Salary Worth, Education and Football Career

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu is an Indian professional footballer and one of the most popular football stars in India. He is often known as one of the top Indian goalkeepers. He is also one of the tallest Indian football players. He received the Arjuna Award for Football in 2019. Explore about his journey and his personal life story.

Gurpreet Singh early life and Education

Born on February 3, 1992, into a Sikh Jat family in Mohali, Punjab. He started playing football when he was eight years old. In 2000, he joined St. Stephen’s Academy in Chandigarh to get good training and more chances to play football. He continued studying at St. Stephen’s Academy at Chandigarh and played for their team regularly. He worked hard and stayed focused on his game.

For the next six years, he showed great skills on the field. He soon got the opportunity to play for the Punjab Under-16 team and made his debut for the state in 2006 at Haldwani, Uttarakhand.

Then, in 2009, he got an opportunity. He joined the youth team of East Bengal, one of India’s top football clubs, which is based in Kolkata. It was a big moment for Sandhu as he moved forward in his football journey.

Real Name	Gurpreet Singh Sandhu
Profession	Footballer
Position	Goalkeeper
Date of Birth	February 3, 1992
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu Age (as of 2024)	32
Birthplace	Mohali, officially Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar
Zodiac sign	Aquarius
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Mohali, Punjab
Religion	Sikh
Caste	Jat family
Marital Status	Married
Height	197cm / 6’6″
Weight	92kg / 203lb
Foot	Right
Current club	Bengaluru FC
Joined	Aug 18, 2017
Last contract extension	Feb 3, 2023
Contract expires	May 31, 2028

Gurpreet Singh Family

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu comes from a Sikh Jat family based in Punjab, India. His father, Tejinder Singh, and his mother, Harjit Kaur, have always encouraged his passion for football. Sandhu’s family stood by him as he pursued his dream of becoming a professional footballer.

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu’s Wife

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu is married to Devenish Ranjeeni Singh. The couple had been in a long-term relationship before they got married in July 2022.

Father	Tejinder Singh Sandhu
Mother	Harjit Kaur
Siblings	Not Known
Wife	Devenish Ranjeeni Singh

Gurpreet entered professional football

Sandhu signed his first professional contract with East Bengal in 2010. He went on to make five appearances for the club in the remainder of the 2009-10 season.

He started the 2011-12 season as a second-choice goalkeeper for East Bengal in the now-defunct domestic football competition called the Federation Cup of India.

Soon, Sandhu took over as the first-choice goalkeeper for the club in the I-League, which was then India’s top-division football league. He played his senior international debut match in 2011 against Turkmenistan.

He kicked off the I-League campaign with a game against the Goa-based Churchill Brothers and ended up on the losing side 1-0. Later that same season, he made his Asian continental competition debut in an Asian Football Confederation Cup match against Qatari side Al-Oruba, which also ended in a 1-0 defeat.
Altogether, he made 24 appearances for the Kolkata club that season.

In the next couple of seasons, Sandhu made 59 appearances for East Bengal across all competitions, playing 22 matches in the I-League. Word of his goalkeeping skills started to spread in both the Indian and international football fraternity. Around this time, a few European clubs, impressed by his performance, began knocking on his door.

Sandhu’s career-changing move to Europe

On August 15, 2014, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu signed with Stabaek, a Norwegian football club, marking a big moment in his career. His joining so meant entrance into the elite club of Indian football players who played in Europe, besides Mohammed Salim, Bhaichung Bhutia, Sunil Chhetri, and Subrata Pal.

On January 18, 2015, Sandhu made his debut in a friendly match against Follo Fotballklubb, a second-tier team in Norway. In 2016, he featured regularly in Stabaek’s Norwegian Football Cup campaign and made his league debut against IK Start in May, keeping a clean sheet in a 5-0 win. He thus became the first Indian to play in a top European league.

In 2016, Sandhu also led the national team of India for the first time in a match against Puerto Rico, which India won.

He became the first Indian to play in the UEFA Europa League on June 30th, 2016, starting in a qualifying round match for Stabaek. Sandhu was also linked to Everton, a Premier League club, but chose Stabaek over them.

Sandhu’s career Back to India

In 2017, Sandhu returned to India, joining Bengaluru FC. He made his debut in an AFC Cup match and played in the Indian Super League, where he kept a clean sheet in his first match.

He helped Bengaluru FC reach the ISL finals, but they lost to Chennaiyin FC 3-2.

In the 2018-19 season, Sandhu kept seven clean sheets and helped Bengaluru win their first ISL title. Although they didn’t win the next season, Sandhu earned the Golden Glove for keeping 11 clean sheets. He was made the vice-captain of the club in 2021 and had led the team as captain whenever Sunil Chhetri was not available.

Another AFC Cup match debutant, he kept a clean slate in his maiden match itself in the Indian Super League.

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu’s career Stats

Team	Years Played	Appearances	Clean Sheets	Yellow Cards	Red Cards
East Bengal	2010-2014	64	32	0	0
Stabaek	2014-2017	22	12	0	0
Bengaluru FC	2017-Present	290	98	14	2
Indian Football Team	International	59	23	2	0

Achievements of Sandhu

• ISL Champion: He was part of the Bengaluru FC team that won the Indian Super League (ISL) in the 2018-2019 season.
• Durand Cup Winner: He helped Bengaluru FC win the prestigious Durand Cup in 2018.
• AIFF Player of the Year: Gurpreet was awarded the All India Football Federation (AIFF) Player of the Year in 2018, recognizing his outstanding performances.
• International Caps: He has represented the Indian national team numerous times, earning over 59 caps and achieving 23 clean sheets.
• First Indian to Play in Norway: Gurpreet made history by becoming the first Indian player to appear in a European league when he played for Stabaek in Norway.
• Success Story in ISL: Ever since getting selected as one of the best goalkeepers, he has been a consistent runner for the Golden Glove award in the ISL.
• FIFA WC Qualifiers: He was an integral part of the Indian team during the qualifiers for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, whereby he contributed to crucial wins for the team.
• Participation in AFC Asian Cup: Gurpreet played a key role in the Indian national team during the AFC Asian Cup 2019, contributing to the team’s strong performances.
• Arjuna Award Honored: Sandhu was honored with the Arjuna Award in 2019 from the President of India, becoming the 26th footballer to receive it.

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu’s Net Worth 2024 and Income Sources

As per various online sources, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu’s Net Worth in 2024 is around $5 Million. He has gain most of his income via salary received as a professional football player together with brand endorsement deals and other sponsorship deals. While playing for Bengaluru FC in the Indian Super League, Gurpreet is considered one of the best goalkeepers of the country.

He reportedly draws a monthly salary of about $25,000 from his club, Bengaluru FC, which amounts to a big share in his annual income. Other than his club salary, sports brand endorsements and other promotional activities add to Gurpreet’s total earnings.

Brands Gurpreet Singh Endorse

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu has several brand endorsements. The most significant of them is his partnership with Puma India. Last year, he signed a new four-year endorsement deal, thereby extending his association with Puma till 2026.

In 2018, he also partnered with Red Bull by signing a multi-year endorsement with the energy drinks maker. While terms of the deal are not disclosed, Sandhu remains one of the key ambassadors for Red Bull India.

In 2021, he joined the most popular Indian sports nutrition brand, MuscleBlaze, and endorsing the known #NaamHaiZiddi campaign, thus motivating the determination and grit of sports enthusiasts.

He has also associated himself with Relispray, a pain relief spray brand, which further makes Sandhu one of the players into whose kitty this segment of sports endorsement space is getting divided in India.

These partnerships reflect Sandhu’s growing influence, both on and off the field, as a prominent figure in Indian sports.

Gurpreet Singh Social Media Profiles

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