Czech · Plzeň, Czech Republic · Born 20 May 1982One 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.
Most Premier League clean sheets (202)
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.
Did You Know?How They Played
Commanding presence, exceptional shot-stopping, excellent distribution, leadership
Lasting Impact
One of the greatest goalkeepers in Premier League history and Czech football legend
Career Honours
- Premier League 4x
- Champions League 2012
- Europa League 2013
- FA Cup 5x
- League Cup 3x
- Premier League 2005
- Premier League 2006
- Premier League 2010
- Premier League 2015
| Club | Period | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chmel Blšany | 2001–2002 | 27 | 0 | #1 |
| Rennes | 2004–2004 | 223 | 0 | #1 |
| Chelsea | 2004–2015 | 186 | 0 | #1 |
| Arsenal | 2015–2019 | 110 | 0 | — |
| Viktoria Plzen | 1999–2001 | 27 | 0 | — |
| Sparta Prague | 2001–2002 | 27 | 0 | — |
 Czech Republic | — | 124 | — | — |
Czech Athletes