April 13th 2023.
Radek Vitek has made a big impression on Manchester United, having been included on the bench for the club's Europa League quarter-final first leg against Sevilla. But who is the young Czech goalkeeper?
We know that Vitek joined United from Sigma Olomouc in 2020 at the age of 16. Since then, he has featured for the Under-18 and Under-23 sides, helping the Red Devils to win the FA Youth Cup last season with a string of strong performances.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) Vitek has been a part of the first team squad on several occasions, travelling to Moldova for United's Europa League clash with Sheriff Tiraspol in September and being named on the bench for the final Europa League group stage game against Real Sociedad in November.
At just over 6ft 4", Vitek's style has been compared to legendary goalkeepers Peter Schmeichel and Oliver Kahn. He also had a trial with Southampton before signing for Manchester United.
Vitek has represented the Czech Republic at Under-15 and Under-17 level and has featured in 13 Premier League 2 games this season, conceding 27 goals and keeping one clean sheet.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) It's clear that the 19-year-old has made a significant impact on the club, and his recent inclusion on the bench is a testament to his hard work and dedication. We can expect to see much more of Vitek in the future as his career continues to rise.
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