Raspreet Sandhu

Raspreet Sandhu (born 15 September 1993) is an American professional footballer playing for Tampines Rovers FC as a forward or Winger. As fielding more than three players is proscribed by the S.League regulations, he is allowed to play in the AFC Cup.[2][3] So far he has made one assist in a 2-1 victory over Felda United F.C..[4]

Raspreet Sandhu
Personal information
Date of birth (1993-09-15) 15 September 1993
Place of birth Mountain View, California, United States
Position(s) Forward, Winger
Club information
Current team
 Tampines Rovers FC
Number 12
Youth career
– American Youth Soccer Organization
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013–2015 Sonoma State Seawolves (4)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017– Tampines Rovers FC[1] 6 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

College

Recording seven assists and three goals with the Sonoma State Seawolves, his attacking abilities was complimented by Sonoma State coach Marcus Ziemer who said 'his ball skills were outstanding', was 'quick' and 'agile' and had 'excellent vision'.[5] The American-born player is the first overseas Sikh to play in the S.League and was playing football at the age of two.[6]

Career

Tampines Rovers

Over 30 family members watched the fixture versus Felda United in which he made his debut. Tampines Rovers president and director both were impressed by his football ability.[7]

AFC Cup Statistics
YearClubAppsGoals
2017Tampines Rovers FC20

Personal life

His father Kalwant, a pious Sikh, played for Tampines Rovers FC in his time as a footballer. Later, Kalwant emigrated to Mountain View, California with his wife Pamela and Raspreet was born there as well as his two brothers, Hanspreet and Chandpreet.[6]

References
  1. http://tampinesroversfc.com/like-father-like-son-raspreet-sandhu/
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2017-02-16. Retrieved 2017-03-31.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. http://www.theindependent.sg/raspreet-is-an-america-first-in-singapore-football/
  4. http://www.espn.co.uk/football/blog-football-asia/story/3065360/tampines-rovers-seal-2-1-afc-cup-win-over-felda-united
  5. http://www.sonomaseawolves.com/news/2017/2/9/mens-soccer-raspreet-sandhu-joins-tampines-rovers-fc-of-singapore.aspx
  6. http://www.sports247.my/v1/2016/12/raspreets-sikh-dream-s-league/
  7. http://www.sports247.my/v1/2017/02/raspreet-sandhus-american-dream-comes-true/
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