Former Chelsea Goalkeeper, Petr Cech, Continues Ice Hockey Career By Joining Belfast Giant

Petr Cech joins Belfast Giant on loan (Instagram/@petrcech).

JAKARTA Petr Cech, a former Chelsea goalkeeper and the National Team of the Republic of Ceska, turned out to have an unexpected sporting career.

After being famous as a goalkeeper with a series of achievements, he continued his journey by changing sports, namely ice hockey, since retiring from football four years ago.

Awal memulai perjalanan di hockey es, Cech bergabung Guildford Pheniix sebelum akhirnya pindah pada 2023 ke Oxford City yang tampil di National Ice Hockey League South Division One, liga level tertinggi Divisi Selatan Inggris Raya.

Cech's work as the goalkeeper (ice hockey goalkeeper) is quite impressive. He was once the Man of The Match in one of Oxford City's matches. This achievement was achieved to save 62 of the 64 shots that led to the goal.

Now, Cech's career in ice hockey continues. Orxford City officially loaned the 41-year-old to Belfast Giant who plays in the Elite Ice Hockey League, England's top national league.

Belfast Giant coach Adam Keefe is very happy with the joining of Cech despite having a short contract duration.

We really appreciate the support of Oxford City Stars and Petr Cech. Petr Cech is an accomplished athlete. He knows what it takes to perform at the highest level. So, support during this loan period will be very valuable, "said Keefe at The Independent.

Petr Cech moved to England from Rennes in 2004 as one of the early signings of the Roman Abramovich era at Chelsea.

He won four Premier League titles for 11 years at Stamford Bridge, five FA Cups, three League Cups, Champions League and Europa League.

He signed a contract with Arsenal in 2015 and played for the Gunners to hang up his boots four years later.

Cech has made a total of more than 440 appearances in the Premier League. He also made 124 appearances for the Republic of Ceska during his 14-year international career.