1. Sarpreet Singh created history by becoming the first football player of Indian origin to play for the FIFA World Cup with New Zealand in their tournament opener against Iran

2. He was born on February 20, 1999 in Auckland

3. The 27-year-old’s parents who had migrated to New Zealand from India's Jalandhar ran a grocery store

4. He joined Wynrs Wynton Rufer Soccer Academy at the age of seven before switching to Wellington Phoenix Academy in 2015.

5. His impressive performance at the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup helped him sign up with German club and Bundesliga giant Bayern Munich

6. One of the toughest periods in his career was suffering from osteitis pubis injury

7. Despite the setback, Singh remained determined and worked his way back into professional football.

8. He currently plays for Wellington Phoenix and continues to be a vital presence in New Zealand's midfield

9. He made his senior international debut in 2018

10. He got married to Neetu Singh in 2024

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1. Sarpreet Singh created history by becoming the first football player of Indian origin to play for the FIFA World Cup with New Zealand in their tournament opener against Iran

1. Sarpreet Singh created history by becoming the first football player of Indian origin to play for the FIFA World Cup with New Zealand in their tournament opener against Iran

2. He was born on February 20, 1999 in Auckland

2. He was born on February 20, 1999 in Auckland

3. The 27-year-old’s parents who had migrated to New Zealand from India's Jalandhar ran a grocery store

3. The 27-year-old’s parents who had migrated to New Zealand from India's Jalandhar ran a grocery store

4. He joined Wynrs Wynton Rufer Soccer Academy at the age of seven before switching to Wellington Phoenix Academy in 2015.

4. He joined Wynrs Wynton Rufer Soccer Academy at the age of seven before switching to Wellington Phoenix Academy in 2015.

5. His impressive performance at the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup helped him sign up with German club and Bundesliga giant Bayern Munich

5. His impressive performance at the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup helped him sign up with German club and Bundesliga giant Bayern Munich

6. One of the toughest periods in his career was suffering from osteitis pubis injury

6. One of the toughest periods in his career was suffering from osteitis pubis injury

7. Despite the setback, Singh remained determined and worked his way back into professional football.

7. Despite the setback, Singh remained determined and worked his way back into professional football.

8. He currently plays for Wellington Phoenix and continues to be a vital presence in New Zealand's midfield

8. He currently plays for Wellington Phoenix and continues to be a vital presence in New Zealand's midfield

9. He made his senior international debut in 2018

9. He made his senior international debut in 2018

10. He got married to Neetu Singh in 2024

10. He got married to Neetu Singh in 2024

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