Gurpreet Singh Sandhu

He was born in a Sikh Jat family in Mohali, Punjab. He started playing football at the age of 9.{{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}}

Gurpreet took up the game of football at the age of eight and joined the St Stephen's Academy in 2000.{{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}} 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.{{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}} 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.{{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 }}

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.{{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}} 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.{{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 }} 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{{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 }} 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.{{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}} 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{{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}} and played his last match of the season on 4 May 2013 in a 2–2 draw against Dempo SC.{{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}} 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.{{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}} 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.{{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}} Gurpreet played his first AFC Cup match 2013 against Selangor F.C. on 27 February 2013, which ended 1–0 to East Bengal.{{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}} Gurpreet played his last continental cup match for East Bengal on 1 October in a 4–2 loss against Kuwait SC.{{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}}

Sandhu signed for Norwegian club Stabæk on 15 August 2014.{{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}}{{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}} 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.{{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}} After featuring in a number of cup games, including Stabæk's entire 2016 cup run,{{cite news|title=Singh bør spille på førstelaget|last=Strømnes|first=André |author2=Waagsether, Simen Solum |date=27 May 2016|work=Budstikka|language=no}} he made his league debut in late May 2016 in an away match 5–0 victory over IK Start,{{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}} in the process the inaugural Indian to play in a European top division league.{{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}}

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.{{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}} Sandhu played 30 minutes before being replaced by Sayouba Mandé.{{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}}{{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}} Sandhu played his first Norwegian Football Cup match on 4 May 2016 against 2nd division club Bærum SK, which ended 0–3 for Stabæk.{{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}} 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.{{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}} Sandhu left Stabæk in August 2017 to return to India.{{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}}

In August 2017, Gurpreet joined Bengaluru from Stabæk for undisclosed transfer amount.{{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}}{{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}} He made his debut for Bengaluru against April 25 in an AFC Cup knockout stage match{{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}} and his league debut was against Mumbai City, keeping a clean sheet.{{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}} 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.{{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}} Gurpreet kept seven clean sheets the season.{{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}} On 13 March 2018, Sandhu extended his contract until May 2023.{{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}} Sandhu played his first match of the 2018–19 Indian Super League season against the defending champions Chennaiyin FC on 30 September 2018, which Bengaluru won 1–0.{{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}} Sandhu kept seven clean sheets in the campaign,{{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}} as a result, they qualified for ISL finals for second consecutive time to play against FC Goa.{{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}}{{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}} The match finished 1–0 for Bengaluru, and thereby collecting his first Indian Super League trophy.{{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|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}} Sandhu played his first match of the 2019–20 Indian Super League season on 21 October 2019 in a 0–0 draw against NorthEast United FC.{{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}} 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.{{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}} 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.{{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}}{{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}} Sandhu played his first match of the 2020–21 Indian Super League season against FC Goa on 22 November 2020 which ended in a 2–2 draw.{{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}}

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.{{cite web|url=https://stats.the-afc.com/match_report/20638|title=20 February 2024}}

File:Gurpreet Singh Sandhu 2019 AFC Asian Cup.jpg in Qatar]]

Gurpreet made his debut for the India U19s against the Iraq U19s in the 2010 AFC U-19 Championship qualification on 5 November 2009.{{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 }}

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.{{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}} He was called up to the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier squad against Nepal but was unused in both legs.{{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 }} 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.{{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}} He made his next appearance against Turkmenistan in a 2–1 loss on 8 October.{{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}} He also kept a clean-sheet against Guam on 12 November 2015, a game that ended 1–0.{{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}} He kept his second clean sheet against Sri Lanka in a 2–0 win in the SAFF Suzuki Cup 2015.{{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}} In 2016, he captained the India national team against Puerto Rico{{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}} and played an essential role against India's 1–0 victory against Kyrgyzstan in a 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualification game in 2017.{{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}}{{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}}

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.{{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}}

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.{{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}}{{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}}{{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}}

Gurpreet is also a fan of former Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar and Indian International goalkeeper Subrata Pal.{{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}} He is a graduate of DAV College in Chandigarh.{{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}}

Sandhu is sponsored by German sportswear brand PUMA.https://in.fashionnetwork.com/news/Puma-extends-contract-with-footballer-gurpreet-singh-sandhu-for-4-years,1512650.html

{{updated|25 April 2023}}{{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}}{{Soccerway|gurpreet-singh-sandhu/165337}}

{{updated|12 october 2024}}{{NFT player|id=42773|name=Gurpreet Singh Sandhu|accessdate=7 June 2018}}

India

• SAFF Championship: 2011, 2015, 2021, 2023
• Intercontinental Cup: 2018, 2023
• Tri-Nation Series: 2023

East Bengal

• Federation Cup: 2012
• Indian Super Cup: 2011
• Calcutta Football League: 2011, 2012–13, 2013–14
• IFA Shield: 2012

Bengaluru

• Indian Super League: 2018–19
• Hero Super Cup: 2018
• Durand Cup: 2022{{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}}

Individual

• Arjuna Award:{{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}} 2019
• Indian Super League Golden glove: 2018–19, 2019–20
• Tri-Nation Series Golden Glove: 2023{{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}}{{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}}

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