Petr Čech is a Czech former professional footballer who is a technical and performance advisor for English club Chelsea. He also plays semi-professional ice hockey as a goaltender for Guildford Phoenix.

When did Cech retire?

Cech retired as a player in 2019 — after a decorated career spent at Rennes, Chelsea and, in his twilight, Arsenal.

Why does Cech wear a helmet?

The Arsenal keeper has worn a protective scrum cap ever since he was forced to undergo emergency surgery for a depressed skull fracture. Back on that fateful day in October 2006, Cech was involved in a sickening collision where he was accidentally caught on the head by Reading's Stephen Hunt's knee.