Petr Cech

Born: May 20, 1982

Height: 6' 5" (196cm)

Hometown: Plzen, Czech Republic
Nationality: Czech Republic Czech

Position: Goalkeeper
Petr Cech
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Career History
Youth1989-1999Viktoria Plzen
Senior2001-2002Sparta Prague
2002-2004Rennes
2004-2015Chelsea
2015-2019Arsenal
2020-2021Chelsea
International2002-2016Czech Republic
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James Trafford Newcastle/Aston Villa composite
“Silly behaviour”: Newcastle, Aston Villa sent clear James Trafford transfer message amid Man City uncertainty
Manchester City expert Steven McInerney delivers a “very confident” verdict to Sports Mole on the future of goalkeeper James Trafford, who has been linked with a January transfer to clubs including Newcastle United and Aston Villa.
Nov 20, 08:45
Shane Long celebrates scoring for Southampton on April 23, 2019
Premier League's 10 fastest goals of all time: Shearer, Eriksen, Long
Sports Mole runs down the 10 quickest strikes in the history of the Premier League.
Oct 6, 14:47
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates winning the Champions League with Real Madrid on May 26, 2018
Sports Mole's all-time Champions League XI: Ahead of Thursday's league phase draw, who makes the grade?
With the 2025-26 Champions League season underway, Sports Mole compiles a greatest XI since the competition was revamped in 1992.
Sep 16, 22:00
Chelsea's Petr Cech with the Champions League trophy in 2012
Bayern Munich vs. Chelsea: A story of the Premier League side's mixed experiences of Germany since 2005
Sports Mole takes a look at the range of emotions that Premier League giants Chelsea have experienced in Germany over the past two decades.
Sep 16, 10:29
All-time Premier League XI feature
The greatest Premier League XI of all time: Who joins Thierry Henry, Wayne Rooney in our side?
On the eve of the new 2025-26 season, Sports Mole compiles the greatest Premier League XI of all time.
Aug 14, 06:20
Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois on February 15, 2025
Best goalkeepers of all time: Top 10 greatest stoppers in football history ranked
Who are the best goalkeepers of all time? Sports Mole counts down the top 10 stoppers in football history, including stars such as Manuel Neuer, Lev Yashin and Gianluigi Buffon.
Jul 30, 07:29
Chelsea's Robert Sanchez pictured in July 2025
Chelsea 3-0 PSG: Criticised Robert Sanchez shines in Club World Cup final
Chelsea are crowned champions of the new-look Club World Cup with a convincing 3-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain and Robert Sanchez delivering a standout performance between the posts.
Jul 13, 22:52
Chelsea's Petr Cech pictured in January 2015
Petr Cech's son signs his first professional contract with a Premier League team
The son of former Chelsea and Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech, Damian agrees to join Fulham after breaking into the Czech Republic Under‑18 squad.
Jul 11, 17:32
James McAtee celebrates scoring for England Under-21s on October 11, 2024
Preview: Czech Republic Under-21s vs England Under-21s - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's 2025 European Under-21 Championship clash between Czech Republic and England, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 11, 05:00
Chelsea's Petr Cech with the Champions League trophy in 2012
Chelsea's record in 13 previous European finals after Real Betis Conference League victory
Sports Mole looks at Chelsea's record in previous European finals following their 4-1 Conference League thrashing of Real Betis.
May 29, 07:51
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah poses with the Premier League trophy on May 25, 2025
All-time Premier League individual season title-winners XI: Who joins Mohamed Salah's 2024-25 campaign as best in the league's history?
Sports Mole picks the all-time Premier League XI of title winners, based on the greatest individual seasons each player produced.
May 28, 14:30
Chelsea's Frank Lampard and Manchester United's Carlos Tevez clash on May 21, 2008
Tottenham 1-0 Man United: Every previous all-English Champions League/Europa League/UEFA Cup final
Sports Mole looks at every previous all-English European final following Tottenham Hotspur's 1-0 win over Manchester United in the Europa League showpiece.
May 22, 08:06
Didier Drogba with the Champions League trophy in 2012.
Can you name Chelsea's 2012 Champions League-winning squad?
To mark the 13th anniversary of Chelsea's maiden Champions League triumph, Sports Mole challenges you to name Roberto Di Matteo's squad.
May 19, 12:36
Chelsea's Cole Palmer and Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes pictured on March 11, 2024
Chelsea vs. Newcastle United: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Chelsea and Newcastle United.
May 10, 12:47
Charles Watts/Jorginho composite image
Jorginho's Arsenal exit "a done deal" as Mikel Arteta backed to honour transfer "agreement"
Jorginho leaving Arsenal this summer is a "foregone conclusion", despite the Italian still having "plenty to offer" both on and off the field, expert Charles Watts claims.
Mar 27, 14:05
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne on September 18, 2024
Man City vs. Chelsea: Haaland or Drogba? Rodri or Lampard? Ederson or Cech? Who makes an all-time combined XI?
Ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Chelsea, Sports Mole selects an all-time combined XI from the histories of both clubs.
Jan 24, 17:27
Andres Iniesta of Spain celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Final match
Andres Iniesta retires: What is the Barcelona, Spain legend's greatest ever goal?
To mark Andres Iniesta's retirement from football, Sports Mole ranks the Barcelona and Spain legend's 10 best goals from his illustrious career.
Oct 8, 18:11
Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori on March 16, 2024.
Shirt numbers available to Riccardo Calafiori at Arsenal ahead of £37.9m transfer
As Arsenal close in on the signing of Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna, Sports Mole looks at which shirt number the defender could take at the Emirates.
Jul 20, 13:31
Georgia manager Willy Sagnol during the press conference on March 27, 2021
Preview:Georgia vs. Czech Republic - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's European Championship clash between Georgia and Czech Republic, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 22, 13:59
Chelsea celebrate winning the 2012 Champions League final.
Chelsea Champions League hero announces retirement
A Chelsea player who helped the Blues to their first-ever Champions League trophy in 2012 announces his retirement.
Jun 18, 12:27
Usain Bolt and teammates celebrate with the trophy after winning Soccer Aid 2023 on June 11, 2023
Soccer Aid 2024: Confirmed England & World XI lineups, Eden Hazard, Usain Bolt and more
Sports Mole provides the lowdown on when and where Soccer Aid 2024 takes place, as well as how to watch it, and looks at which celebrities and former footballers will be taking part.
Jun 5, 20:57
Chelsea's Djordje Petrovic comes on as a substitute to replace Robert Sanchez on December 10, 2023
Chelsea 'eye cut-price £8.5m deal for former Arsenal goalkeeper'
Chelsea reportedly eye a surprise move for Juventus goalkeeper and former Arsenal number one Wojciech Szczesny, who could be available for as little as £8.5m.
May 2, 22:17
Liverpool's Steven Gerrard and Chelsea's Frank Lampard in action in 2007
EFL Cup final: All-time combined Chelsea-Liverpool XI
Ahead of Sunday's EFL Cup final between Chelsea and Liverpool, Sports Mole puts together an all-time combined XI of players from the two clubs.
Feb 23, 08:00
Arsenal's David Ospina, Nacho Monreal and Granit Xhaka look dejected after Bayern Munich's Arjen Robben scores their second goal on March 7, 2017
A closer look at Arsenal's previous Champions League last-16 failures
Ahead of Arsenal's Champions League last-16 first leg with Porto, Sports Mole looks at the Gunners' recent failures to progress past this stage of Europe's top tournament.
Feb 21, 12:15
Arsenal's David Ospina, Nacho Monreal and Granit Xhaka look dejected after Bayern Munich's Arjen Robben scores their second goal on March 7, 2017
Where are Arsenal's most recent Champions League XI now?
Ahead of their long-awaited return to the Champions League, Sports Mole looks at where Arsenal's most recent starters from the 2016-17 tournament have ended up.
Sep 19, 10:21
Kai Havertz celebrates scoring for Chelsea on October 8, 2022
Where could Kai Havertz fit in at Arsenal?
Ahead of Kai Havertz's imminent move to Arsenal from Chelsea, Sports Mole takes a look at where he could fit into Mikel Arteta's starting XI.
Jun 21, 13:04
Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale reacts on May 7, 2023
Aaron Ramsdale joins exclusive club with Newcastle United clean sheet
Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale joins an exclusive club with his 10th Premier League away clean sheet of the season in Sunday's 2-0 win at Newcastle United.
May 7, 20:46
Chelsea co-owner and chairman Todd Boehly before the match on March 4, 2023
Didier Drogba: 'Owners have made Chelsea unrecognisible'
Legendary forward Didier Drogba says that Chelsea's owners - a consortium led by Todd Boehly - have made the Premier League outfit 'unrecognisible'.
Apr 19, 09:20
Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring for Arsenal on April 1, 2023
Arsenal aiming to break club goalscoring record in Liverpool clash
Arsenal could break a club top-flight goalscoring record when they meet Liverpool in Sunday's Premier League clash at Anfield.
Apr 8, 14:00
Poland's Wojciech Szczesny during a press conference on November 21, 2022
Ex-Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny 'rejects Tottenham Hotspur move'
Former Arsenal goalkeeper and current Juventus number one Wojciech Szczesny reportedly rejects the chance to sign for Tottenham Hotspur this summer.
Mar 7, 12:44
Manchester City's Ederson pictured on March 4, 2023
Manchester City's Ederson reaches Premier League clean sheet milestone
Ederson becomes the third-fastest goalkeeper in Premier League history to reach 100 clean sheets after helping Manchester City win 2-0 at home against Newcastle United.
Mar 4, 16:49
Poland's Wojciech Szczesny during a press conference on November 21, 2022
Tottenham Hotspur 'offered chance to sign Wojciech Szczesny'
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly offered the chance to sign former Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny from Juventus as they search for successors to Hugo Lloris.
Nov 22, 18:44
Poland's Wojciech Szczesny during a press conference on November 21, 2022
Manchester United add Wojciech Szczesny to goalkeeper shortlist?
Manchester United reportedly add Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny to their list of possible replacements for David de Gea.
Nov 21, 23:58
Chelsea owner and chairman Todd Boehly pictured in the stands on August 27, 2022
Leeds United's Victor Orta 'on shortlist for Chelsea sporting director role'
Leeds United's Victor Orta is reportedly one of four candidates on Chelsea's list to fill their sporting director role.
Sep 29, 18:29
Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta pictured on September 25, 2021
Cesar Azpilicueta signs new two-year contract with Chelsea
Chelsea announce that captain Cesar Azpilicueta has signed a new two-year contract with the club, extending his stay until June 2024.
Aug 4, 22:20
Arsenal's Bernd Leno pictured on August 28, 2021
Arsenal confirm Bernd Leno transfer to Fulham in £8m deal
Fulham complete the signing of German goalkeeper Bernd Leno from Arsenal on a three-year contract in a deal worth up to £8m.
Aug 2, 21:34
N'Golo Kante warms up for Chelsea in December 2021
Arsenal considering approach for Chelsea's N'Golo Kante?
Arsenal are considering a shock move for Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante, according to a report.
Jul 10, 11:04
Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia pictured alongside Petr Cech and Bruce Buck in 2019
Petr Cech becomes latest official to leave Chelsea
Club legend Petr Cech becomes the latest official to depart Chelsea after it was revealed that he will be leaving his role as technical and performance advisor.
Jun 27, 09:19
Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring their second goal against Real Madrid on April 26, 2022
Shirt numbers available to Gabriel Jesus at Arsenal
Sports Mole takes a look at the shirt numbers available to Gabriel Jesus at Arsenal ahead of an anticipated transfer from Manchester City.
Jun 6, 13:58
Didier Drogba with the Champions League trophy in 2012.
Where are Chelsea's 2012 Champions League heroes now?
Sports Mole takes a look at where Chelsea's Champions League heroes of 2012 have ended up 10 years later.
May 19, 08:45