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Former West Ham keeper Ludek Miklosko passes away at 64

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Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Former West Ham keeper Ludek Miklosko passes away at 64

Summary

Ludek Miklosko, former goalkeeper for West Ham United and the Czech Republic, has died at 64. He made nearly 400 appearances for West Ham between 1990 and 1998 and was well-regarded by fans. Miklosko withdrew from cancer treatment in December 2024 and returned to the London Stadium shortly before his passing. A statement from West Ham expressed deep sadness over his death, honoring him as a beloved and inspirational figure.

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By the Numbers

•Miklosko achieved almost 400 appearances for West Ham.
•He also played for QPR and the Czech Republic national team.
•He returned to West Ham as a goalkeeping coach after his playing career.
•Miklosko withdrew from cancer treatment in December 2024.
•West Ham fans celebrated him with a hero's reception in December 2024.

Latest Updates

8:08 AMThe Guardian Sport — Ludek Miklosko, former West Ham and QPR goalkeeper, dies aged 64
7:36 AMYahoo Sports — Former West Ham keeper Miklosko dies aged 64
7:36 AMBBC Sport — Former West Ham keeper Miklosko dies aged 64

What they're saying

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Miklosko played 373 times for West Ham from 1990 He won 42 international caps from 1982 The former West Ham and QPR goalkeeper Ludek Miklosko has died at the age of 64. Miklosko, who won caps for Czechoslovakia and the Czech Republic, had been living with cancer. Miklosko joined West Ham from Baník Ostrava in 1990 for £300,000 after a trial and helped the club win promotion to the top division in his first season. He left in 1998 having made 373 appearances, joining QPR, initially on loan. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Guardian sport