Sport · Singapore Bureau
Legendary West Ham goalkeeper Ludek Miklosko dies at 64
Czech Republic international Ludek Miklosko, who spent a decade as West Ham United's custodian, has passed away at the age of 64. His family confirmed the death on Monday.
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Miklosko was a fixture in West Ham's goal during a period spanning the late 1980s through the 1990s, establishing himself as one of the Premier League club's most reliable performers during his tenure at Upton Park. The Czech goalkeeper earned 37 caps for his national team, representing Czechoslovakia and later the Czech Republic during a career that made him a recognizable figure in English football.
The stopper's decade-long association with West Ham saw him become a familiar face to supporters, competing during a transformative period for the East London club. His presence between the posts was marked by steady performances that contributed to West Ham's efforts across multiple seasons in England's top flight.
Miklosko's death marks the passing of another link to West Ham's recent football heritage. The club and the broader football community have lost a figure whose career bridged English and Continental European football during a significant era for both.