Petr Cech Height, Weight, Age, Boyfriend, Net Worth 2026
Petr Čech is a Czech former professional football goalkeeper, widely regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers in Premier League history. He is best known for his long and successful career at Chelsea, where he won multiple major trophies, including the UEFA Champions League.
Petr Čech was born on May 20, 1982, in Plzeň, Czechoslovakia (now the Czech Republic). he is 44 years old. His nationality is Czech, and his zodiac sign is Taurus.
He began playing football at a young age with Viktoria Plzeň’s youth system (1989–1999). He stood out early as a tall, agile goalkeeper and progressed through Czech youth national teams.
Čech began his senior career with Chmel Blšany (1999–2001) before moving to Sparta Prague (2001–2002). He then joined French club Rennes (2002–2004), where his performances attracted major interest.
In 2004 he transferred to Chelsea for a then-club-record fee for a goalkeeper (£7 million). Over 11 seasons at Chelsea (2004–2015) he became a club legend:
Made 494 appearances (seventh-most in club history at the time of his departure)
Kept a club-record 228 clean sheets
Won 4 Premier League titles (2005, 2006, 2010, 2015)
Won 4 FA Cups, 3 League Cups, the 2012 UEFA Champions League, and the 2013 UEFA Europa League
Famous for wearing a protective headguard after a serious head injury in 2006
In 2015 he moved across London to Arsenal for £10 million. He spent four seasons there (2015–2019), adding another FA Cup, before retiring from professional football in 2019.
Internationally, he earned 124 caps for the Czech Republic (a national record) and represented his country at the 2006 World Cup and multiple European Championships (including a bronze medal at Euro 2004). He also won the UEFA European Under-21 Championship in 2002.
After retiring from football, Čech took on technical and advisory roles at Chelsea for a period. He has also played ice hockey as a goaltender for the Haringey Huskies in the lower tiers of British ice hockey.
Personal Life
Petr Čech is married to Martina, and the couple have two children: a daughter named Adéla and a son named Damián. He has generally kept his family life private while remaining connected to both the Czech Republic and England, where he spent the majority of his club career.
Physical Appearance
Petr Cech Height
1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
Weight
Approximately 90 kg
Build
Tall, athletic goalkeeper physique
FAQs
How old is Petr Čech?
He was born on May 20, 1982, and is 44 years old
Is he married?
Yes. He is married to Martina and has two children.
