Gurtej Singh

Gurtej Singh

Indian

Personal Information

Full Name Gurtej Singh
Date of Birth December 18, 1989
Nationality Indian
Current Team(s)
Role Centre-back
Past Team(s)

Gurtej Singh News

Hyderabad FC complete the signing of Odei Onaindia Hyderabad FC complete the signing of Odei Onaindia
Hyderabad FC complete the signing of Odei Onaindia
East Bengal FC set to sign Gurtej Singh and Sehnaj Singh from ISL clubs East Bengal FC set to sign Gurtej Singh and Sehnaj Singh from ISL clubs
East Bengal FC set to sign Gurtej Singh and Sehnaj Singh from ISL clubs
ISL 2018: FC Pune City retain Gurtej Singh, Kamaljit Singh and Chhauntea Fanai ISL 2018: FC Pune City retain Gurtej Singh, Kamaljit Singh and Chhauntea Fanai
ISL 2018: FC Pune City retain Gurtej Singh, Kamaljit Singh and Chhauntea Fanai
ISL 2017/18, Match 55: FC Pune City vs Jamshedpur FC, 5 Talking Points ISL 2017/18, Match 55: FC Pune City vs Jamshedpur FC, 5 Talking Points
ISL 2017/18, Match 55: FC Pune City vs Jamshedpur FC, 5 Talking Points
ISL 2017: Sunil Chhetri wins hearts after scoring, consoles defender instead of celebrating ISL 2017: Sunil Chhetri wins hearts after scoring, consoles defender instead of celebrating
ISL 2017: Sunil Chhetri wins hearts after scoring, consoles defender instead of celebrating

Gurtej Singh: A Brief Biography

Gurtej Singh is an Indian footballer who was born on 18 December 1989 in Punjab, India. He plays as a centre-back and is a strong player in his respective position. He currently plays for FC Pune City in the Indian Super League.


Background


Gurtej's father, Manmohan Singh gave up football due to his parent's wish to focus on studies. He later became a football coach in his native town. Gurtej started his football journey under the guidance of his father who groomed and honed his skills in his early days.


A quick-learner Gurtej made his way to the Khalsa Senior Secondary School located in Kurali which was the best football nursery in the region.


After completing his high school studies, he moved to Mahilpur Football Academy and then joined the Jagatjit Cotton & Textile Football Club, or known as JCT FC of the I-League to start his professional career.


Debut


Singh made his International Club debut against Semen Padang in the AFC Cup in May 2013 as his club Churchill Brothers lost the match.


Club Career


Gurtej played for the JCT FC for one season in 2010 as the club was dissolved at the end of it. As a result, he moved to Palian Arrows of the I-League to spend a season with them before eventually signing with Churchill Brothers. He made his debut for the club against East Bengal in November 2012 as his club lost the match.


In July 2013, he signed for Bengaluru FC in the Indian Super League to have two year stint with them to join Fateh Hyderabad FC in the I-League second division.


He was signed by FC Pune City in the 2017-18 ISL season.


Records


Gurtej has made 13 appearances for FC Pune City in the Indian Super League and scored a solitary goal for them.