Antonin Kinsky: Could Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper become next Petr Cech?

Growing up in Prague, Kinsky used to train with a personal fitness coach before going to school.

“I remember that sometimes I was lazy to get up from the bed, but then I got off the metro in the dark and told myself that I knew what I was doing,” he told Czech website Seznam Zpravy., external

He wanted to be as successful as his dad, his biggest idol.

“When I was small, we went to watch his games, and then at home we talked about various game situations and how he could have done something better.”

Work ethic was a major part of his upbringing – and his parents also taught him how to be calm and self-confident. Watching interviews with successful people from various fields, or repeatedly reading a book about Kobe Bryant, became additional sources of inspiration.

There is still a long way for Kinsky to emulate his compatriot Cech, who holds a record for the most clean sheets in Premier League history with 202.

“It is not possible to repeat his career. I have a different pathway, but I hope that I will grab my chance in England in the same way as him,” Kinsky said., external

When it comes to playing style, according to Shejbal, Cech and Kinsky don’t have that much in common.

“I would rather say there are similar personalities,” he said. “Cech was a great professional. When he did some mistakes in the national team’s games, he never really made a victim out of himself, he would not be drowned in regret. Kinsky is the same.”

Shejbal backs Kinsky to make his name at Tottenham and not spend time out on loan.

“I expect him to break through and become a really quality Premier League goalkeeper,” he concluded.