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My Take
Antonín Panenka achieved something almost no athlete does: his name became a technique. That chipped, audaciously soft penalty in the 1976 European Championship final is now simply called "a Panenka," replicated by stars for half a century. What I love is the nerve it took to attempt such cheek on the sport's grandest stage. A craftsman attacking midfielder who spent most of his career at Bohemians Prague before spells in Austria, he is proof that imagination outlasts trophies. The Czech Medal of Merit was deserved, but his true monument is a single moment of fearless invention that football will never forget.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Antonín Panenka
- Name (Japanese)
- アントニーン・パネンカ
- Reading
- あんとにーん・ぱねんか
- Born
- December 2, 1948 (age 77)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Rat
- Origin
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 2 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2008 Czech Medal of Merit
- 2018 honorary citizen of Prague 2
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Antonín Panenka born?
Born December 2, 1948 (age 77).
Where is Antonín Panenka from?
Antonín Panenka is from Prague, Czech Republic.
What does Antonín Panenka do?
Antonín Panenka works as association football player.
How tall is Antonín Panenka?
Antonín Panenka is 2 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.