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‘He did so much for everyone’: Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky pays emotional tribute to agent and mentor Ludek Miklosko after West Ham star’s death at 64

MATT BARLOW: West Ham hero Miklosko, who died this month at the age of 64, had a great influence on Kinsky's early career as an agent and mentor.

Daily Mail

Published: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 9:30 PM

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Former West Ham and Czechia goalkeeper Ludek Miklosko has died at age 64 following a battle with cancer.
Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky paid tribute to Miklosko, who served as his agent and mentor from ages 10 to 18.
Miklosko helped guide Kinsky's early career decisions, including remaining in Czechia before moving abroad.

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Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky paid tribute to former West Ham goalkeeper Ludek Miklosko following his death at age 64 from cancer. Miklosko served as an agent and mentor to Kinsky from ages 10 to 18, guiding the 23-year-old through major career decisions. The comments came ahead of Czechia's upcoming match against Thomas Tuchel's England.

Kinsky highlighted Miklosko's influence on young Czech goalkeepers, noting he organized summer training camps featuring Premier League coaches. Miklosko played for Banik Ostrava, West Ham, and Queens Park Rangers, serving as an inspiration for players including Petr Cech and Pavel Srnicek before later becoming a sporting director.

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