The Czech Footballer of the Year ( cs, Fotbalista roku) is awarded in the

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(FA ČR). Eligibility extends to Czech players in the Czech Republic and abroad. Awards for young player, coach and

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personality of the year are also awarded. The award was first presented in 1965, as an award for the whole of Czechoslovakia. It was won by Ján Popluhár.

Petr Čech Petr Čech (; born 20 May 1982) is a Czech former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He also plays semi-professional ice hockey as a goaltender for Chelmsford Chieftains. Described by numerous players, pundits and managers as ...

won the award for an unprecedented sixth time in the 2012 ceremony, passing the previous record of five wins held by fellow goalkeeper Ivo Viktor. Viktor had previously won the award more times than any other player, having won the award five times in the Czechoslovak era between 1968 and 1976. The other football award in the Czech Republic is the Golden Ball, awarded by sport journalists.

Winners

Petr Cech - Chelsea vs Bolton Wanderers (1)

The award has been made every year since the first award in 1965. In 1996 two players shared the award.

Other awards

References

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