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Football Biography

Petr Čech

“Petr”

Czech · Plzeň, Czech Republic · Born 20 May 1982

Goalkeeper
202
p l clean sheets
494
apps
124
czech caps
4
p l titles

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One of the greatest goalkeepers in Premier League history, holding the all-time record for clean sheets and a legendary figure at Chelsea.

Petr Čech was born in Plzeň, Czech Republic on 20 May 1982. After impressing at Rennes, he joined Chelsea in 2004 for £7 million and became one of the finest goalkeepers in the world. He holds the Premier League record for most clean sheets (202). A devastating skull fracture against Reading in 2006 forced him to wear protective headgear for the rest of his career. He won four Premier League titles, four FA Cups, three League Cups, the Champions League in 2012 and the Europa League in 2013 with Chelsea. He made 494 appearances before joining Arsenal in 2015, where he won the FA Cup and Community Shield. He earned 124 caps for the Czech Republic. After retiring, he became Chelsea's Performance and Technical Advisor.

Best Known For

Premier League 4x

After a life-threatening skull fracture in 2006, he wore protective headgear for the rest of his career and still became the Premier League's all-time clean sheet leader.

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Honours & Achievements

Career Honours

  • Premier League 4x
  • Champions League 2012
  • Europa League 2013
  • FA Cup 5x
  • League Cup 3x
Career Journey

Timeline

1982 👶 Born in Plzeň, Czech Republic
2019 🏁 Retired from professional sport
🏟️ Chmel Blšany
🏟️ Rennes
🏟️ Chelsea
🏟️ Arsenal
🏆 Premier League 4x
🏆 Champions League 2012
🏆 Europa League 2013
🏆 FA Cup 5x
🏆 League Cup 3x
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

5 common questions about Petr Čech

He kept 202 Premier League clean sheets, an all-time record.

In 2006, a collision with Reading's Stephen Hunt caused a depressed skull fracture requiring emergency surgery, and he wore headgear for the rest of his career.

He won four Premier League titles, the Champions League, Europa League, four FA Cups and three League Cups.

He earned 124 caps for the Czech Republic.

Petr Čech was born on 20 May 1982 in Plzeň, Czech Republic.

Career Timeline — Petr Čech
1982
Born in Plzeň, Czech Republic
2019
Retired from professional sport
Chmel Blšany
Chmel Blšany
Rennes
Rennes
Chelsea
Chelsea
Arsenal
Arsenal
Premier League 4x
Champions League 2012
Europa League 2013
FA Cup 5x
League Cup 3x