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Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech claims 'Golden Ball' as he is crowned Czech Footballer of the Year for the 11th time

Daily Mail | May 31, 2017

Related Topics: Arsenal F.C., Czech Republic, FWA Footballer of the Year, Goalkeeper (association football), Golden Ball (Czech Republic), Association football, Patrik Schick

Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Czech has been crowned the winner of the Czech Republic 'Golden Ball' prize for the 11th time.

The Gunners shotstopper continued his dominance as he claimed the award after helping his side to a fifth-placed finish in the Premier League as well as winning the FA Cup.

The 'Golden Ball' is the Czech equivalent of England's FWA Player of the Year award — voted for by the country's journalists.

Petr Cech has claimed the 'Golden Ball' award for the 11th time since the 2004/05 season
Petr Cech has claimed the 'Golden Ball' award for the 11th time since the 2004/05 season
Cech was a calming and steady influence at the back, turning out 37 times in all competitions
Cech was a calming and steady influence at the back, turning out 37 times in all competitions

Cech posted on Twitter: 'So proud to win this beautiful trophy for already eleventh time!

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