Petr Čech
Goalkeeper
WORLD LEGEND
Czech Republic
Petr Čech about playing in the Legends Charity Game:
"The Legends Charity Game is more than reliving old battles – it’s about coming together to raise money and awareness for some truly amazing causes. It’s an honor to be invited back onto the pitch, and I hope we can make just as big an impact off the field as we do on it."
About
Petr Čech is widely regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers of his generation. Renowned for his exceptional shot-stopping, composure, and record-breaking clean sheets, Čech became the foundation of some of the most dominant defensive units in modern football.
He first made his name at Sparta Prague and Rennes, but it was at Chelsea where he reached legendary status. Signing in 2004, Čech immediately transformed the club’s fortunes, winning the Premier League in his debut season with a record 24 clean sheets, part of a defence that conceded a record 15 goals in the league. Over the next decade, he became the Blues’ most reliable presence between the posts, collecting a host of domestic and European trophies.
Čech later moved across London to Arsenal, adding further silverware and he left an indelible mark on English football.
At international level, he remains the Czech Republic’s most capped player, representing his country at multiple European Championships and a World Cup, serving as captain and leader throughout his career.
CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS
International Level
Czech Republic
UEFA European Championship Semi-final: 2004
UEFA European Championship Appearances: 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016
FIFA World Cup Appearances: 2006
Club Level
Chelsea
Premier League: 2004–05, 2005–06, 2009–10, 2014–15
FA Cup: 2006–07, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2011–12
Football League Cup: 2004–05, 2006–07, 2014–15
FA Community Shield: 2005, 2009
UEFA Champions League: 2011–12
UEFA Europa League: 2012–13
Arsenal
FA Cup: 2016–17 FA Community Shield: 2015, 2017
Personal Honours
IFFHS World’s Best Goalkeeper: 2005
Premier League Golden Glove: 2004–05, 2009–10, 2013–14, 2015–16
Czech Footballer of the Year: 2002, 2005–2008, 2010–2013
Czech Golden Ball: 2005–2008, 2010–2012, 2013
UEFA Club Goalkeeper of the Year: 2005, 2007, 2008
Premier League 20 Seasons Awards: Best Save (2012)
Chelsea Player of the Year: 2010–11
Most Premier League clean sheets: 202 (all-time record)
INTERNATIONAL CAREER
Czech Republic (2002 – 2016)
124 apps, 0 goals
CLUB HISTORY
Chmel Blšany (1999 – 2001) 27 apps, 0 goals
Sparta Prague (2001 – 2002) 27 apps, 0 goals
Rennes (2002 – 2004) 70 apps, 0 goals
Chelsea (2004 – 2015) 494 apps, 0 goals
Arsenal (2015 – 2019) 139 apps, 0 goals
Total (1999 – 2019) 757 apps, 0 goals