What is Petr Čech's Net Worth?
Petr Čech is a professional ice hockey player with a net worth of $40 million. He currently plays for the Oxford City Stars. A former professional footballer, Čech was a goalkeeper from 1999 to 2019, leading Chelsea to four Premier League titles among other championships. He is also the most capped player in the history of the Czech Republic national football team.
Early Life
Petr Čech was born on May 20, 1982, in Plzeň, Czechoslovakia, as a triplet along with his sister Šárka and brother Michal.
Youth Career
At seven years old, Čech began his football journey with the local club Škoda Plzeň. He spent a decade there before making his senior debut in 1999.
Chmel Blšany, Sparta Prague, and Rennes
Čech joined the Czech First League club Chmel Blšany in mid-1999, and in 2001, moved to Sparta Prague. He set a league record for the longest time without conceding a goal at 903 minutes. In 2002, Čech joined the French Ligue 1 club Rennes, playing until 2004.
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Chelsea
In 2004, Čech joined Chelsea in the English Premier League. He became an instant success, setting a Premier League record of 1,025 minutes without conceding a goal in March 2005, and helping Chelsea clinch the Premier League title. He also earned his first Premier League Golden Glove with a record 24 clean sheets that season. Despite a near-fatal head injury in 2006, Čech continued his impressive performance, winning multiple titles, including Chelsea's first Champions League title in 2012 and three Premier League Golden Gloves.
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Arsenal
Čech signed with Arsenal in mid-2015, promptly winning the FA Community Shield against his former team Chelsea. He achieved his fourth Premier League Golden Glove in the 2015-16 season. Despite some setbacks, including an injury, Čech helped Arsenal win an FA Cup and another FA Community Shield. He retired in early 2019, making his final appearance in the UEFA Europa League final against Chelsea.
International Career
Čech represented the Czech Republic at various levels, starting from U15 up to the senior team. He played a pivotal role in the U21 team's first UEFA European Under-21 Championship title in 2002. He competed in multiple international tournaments, including UEFA Euro 2004, 2006 World Cup, and the 2008 and 2012 Euro Cups. In 2016, he retired from international football as the most capped player in the history of the Czech Republic with 124 caps.
Football Management Career
Čech returned to Chelsea in 2019 as a technical and performance advisor. He left the role in 2022 following a change in club ownership.
Ice Hockey Career
Čech ventured into professional ice hockey in 2019, signing with the Guildford Phoenix. He later joined the Chelmsford Chieftains and then the Oxford City Stars in 2023. Čech was loaned to the Belfast Giants later that year.
Personal Life
In 2003, Čech married Martina Dolejšová, and they have two children: a daughter named Adéla and a son named Damián. A passionate drummer, Čech shares his drumming skills on YouTube and has collaborated with artists such as Roger Taylor and Wills & the Willing.
