Ivo Viktor

Ivo Viktor (born 21 May 1942) is a Czech former footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He played for Czechoslovakia, representing his country on 63 occasions between 1966 and 1977, taking part in the 1970 FIFA World Cup and winning the 1976 European Championship. Regarded as one of the best goalkeepers of his generation in Europe in his prime, he placed third in the 1976 Ballon d'Or, and was a five-time winner of the Czechoslovak Footballer of the Year award, and a two-time winner of the European Goalkeeper of the Year award.

Club career In his country, Viktor played for several clubs, including Dukla Prague, where he remained for 13 years, winning several titles.

International career

Viktor's senior national team debut came in 1966 against Brazil at the Maracanã stadium. He represented his nation at the 1970 FIFA World Cup. producing notable performances and key saves against the Netherlands in the semi-final, and West Germany in the final, later being named to the team of the tournament. In total, he made 63 international appearances between 1966 and 1977.

Honours

Club Dukla Prague Czechoslovak First League: 1964, 1966, 1977 Czechoslovak Cup: 1965, 1966, 1969

International Czechoslovakia Czechoslovak Footballer of the Year: 1968, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1976 Ballon d'Or: Third place 1976 Sport Ideal European XI: 1976 UEFA Euro Team of the Tournament: 1976 ADN Eastern European Footballer of the Season: 1976 Voted 24th in Keeper of the Century – IFFHS' Century Elections.