5 things you probably didn’t know about Arsenal’s new signing Bernd Leno

#2 Penalty specialist

Leno saved five penalties in 2013/14

Petr Cech had an abysmal penalty record. The veteran failed to save 14 penalties since joining Arsenal and no team conceded more penalties in that time.

Thankfully for Arsenal fans, in Leno they have a penalty specialist.

During the 2013-14 season, Leno saved five out of eight penalties he faced, including four in a row! Only the late Thomas Zander of 1860 Munich saved more consecutive penalties (six).

For Leno, saving a penalty is like scoring a goal for a striker. He has stopped nine different players from the spot during his Bundesliga stint including Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino and Newcastle United striker Joselu.