PLAYER: Petr Cech (GK)
CLUB: Chelsea FC (ENG)
GROUP OPPONENTS: Italy, Ghana, U.S.
Cech’s ability to wipe out one-on-one attacks have many calling him the world’s best goalkeeper. But at age 23, it is hard to imagine Cech having the calm and maturity to play in goal during a World Cup. Then again, he is the one that’s expected to keep Thierry Henry and Wayne Rooney from scoring during their matches with Chelsea.
Did you know: Cech originally wanted to become an ice hockey goalie.
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