'Similar to Courtois' - could Penders become Chelsea number one?
Chelsea's newest goalkeeping prospect, Mike Penders, is from the same production line that produced the legendary Thibaut Courtois.
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"we thought it was crazy that Chelsea paid £17m for Penders, who had not yet played for their first team."
— Gilbert Roex , Athlete
"One of the teachers recommended him to me."
— Gilbert Roex , Athlete
Key People
Gilbert Roex is the former goalkeeper coach of Genk.
Liam Rosenior is the head coach of Chelsea FC.
Mike Penders is a goalkeeping prospect signed by Chelsea from Genk.
Thibaut Courtois is a Belgian professional football goalkeeper, considered one of the best in the world.
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Chelsea's newest goalkeeping prospect, Mike Penders, is from the same production line that produced the legendary Thibaut Courtois.
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