Antonín Panenka
🔥 TrendingA member of the Baby Boomer generation, Antonín Panenka was born in 1948 in Prague and went on to become a celebrated Athlete.
Czech footballer
"Antonín Panenka's defining career moment came in the 1976 UEFA European Championship final." — About Antonín Panenka
| Metric | Antonín Panenka | Avg Athlete | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 77 | 47 | +30 yrs |
| Height | 2cm (0'1") | 176cm | -174cm |
| Career length | 59 yrs | ~35 yrs | +24 yrs |
| Based on 1874 Athlete profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Antonín Panenka
Did you know that when Panenka first performed his audacious penalty, many considered it disrespectful and risky, but it ultimately became a symbol of cool confidence and skill?
- He spent 14 seasons with Bohemians Prague, becoming a club legend and later serving as its president.
- Panenka was renowned for his exceptional passing range, vision, and free-kick accuracy during his playing career.
- He reportedly practiced his famous penalty technique for two years before daring to use it in a competitive match.
- After leaving Czechoslovakia, he played professionally for several clubs in Austria, including Rapid Wien.
- His 'Panenka' penalty was performed in the decisive kick of the 1976 UEFA European Championship final.
Antonín Panenka's defining career moment came in the 1976 UEFA European Championship final. With the score tied in the penalty shootout against West Germany, he chipped the ball down the middle past a diving Sepp Maier, securing Czechoslovakia's victory and cementing his place in football history.
Panenka's iconic penalty technique bears his name and has inspired countless players worldwide to attempt this audacious and skillful move, leaving an indelible mark on football culture.