3 legendary goalkeepers who are still playing

Cech has just decided to hang up his boots
Cech has just decided to hang up his boots

#2 Petr Cech (Arsenal)

Cech will retire at the end of the season
Cech will retire at the end of the season

He has been limited to UEFA Europa League and domestic cup ties in recent months, as Unai Emery has decided Bernd Leno should be the first choice keeper for the club.

When Leno first joined Arsenal, Cech was initially still named in the starting eleven. However, after returning from his injury, the Czech goalkeeper has since been on the bench in the Premier League.

The former Chelsea man joined Arsenal in 2015 after deciding to call time at the London club. Thibaut Courtois had deputised him to become the first choice keeper with the Blues. At the same time, the 36-year-old had already won numerous trophies in his long career at Chelsea.

While Cech continues to set his sights on lifting the Premier League title once again, it seems impossible this season with Liverpool and Manchester City clear leaders at the top of the table. Instead, Arsenal find themselves battling with his former club and Manchester United for a spot in the Champions League next season.

For the last few seasons of his career, the shot-stopper has often been criticised for conceding too many goals. He was seen as unreliable at the back, and was unable to find the influence and command he once had during his glory days at Chelsea. Many goalkeepers and former team-mates were quick to wish Cech all the best, and thanked him for his contribution all these years.

It will be his final season playing football, and hopefully he will be able to represent Arsenal in the Europa League, and help the club lift the trophy.

Beyond his club commitment, the 36-year-old is the most capped player for his country. The keeper retired from international duty in 2016, and by then he had made 124 appearances for his nation.

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