Three days after signing for Tottenham Hotspur, Antonin Kinsky stood in goal against Liverpool in the semi-final of the Carabao Cup. A debut clean sheet, composed performance, and proud family watching – Kinsky has opened up about his debut.
Antonin Kinsky, a name few Tottenham supporters were familiar with last week, has already etched himself into the memories of many.
Arriving in north London during the January transfer window for a fee of £12.5 million, the 21-year-old goalkeeper faced an unusual introduction to life at Spurs – thrust into a high-stakes Carabao Cup clash against league leaders Liverpool just days after completing his move.
For a young player, such a scenario could easily have been overwhelming, but Kinsky displayed a calmness that belied his age and experience.
His distribution from the back was crisp and confident, showing a technical quality that is vital to Ange Postecoglou’s playing philosophy, and his assured handling of Liverpool’s attacks ensured a clean sheet on his debut.
Speaking to Sky Sports after the match, Kinsky’s emotions were evident as he described the whirlwind of events leading up to his debut.
Reflecting on the experience, he said: “I would say I’m a big dreamer, I always make my own visions of the future. Probably this dream I have never dreamt this one yeah, amazing.
“I’m really happy for the whole club. I came three days ago, everything worked so good, all the people are kind. I’m so happy for them and the whole team but this is just the first leg.”
On who he was celebrating with at the end: “It was my sister because yesterday I got to know there is a possibility of me being in goal today so I called them immediately, my sister came, her boyfriend, my parents, I was so happy to have them here on such a special night.
“That was him [his dad, a former goalkeeper, shown in the stands] I hope he’s proud. The whole family, my grandfather was also a goalkeeper, he was watching as well. I hope they are all happy.”
Tottenham Hotspur’s £12.5 million investment in Antonin Kinsky already looks shrewd, with the young goalkeeper demonstrating maturity beyond his years in a debut that will live long in the memory of Spurs fans.
His calm presence and technical ability provide an intriguing option for the club as he develops alongside current first-choice goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario.
This level of performance, if sustained, will undoubtedly lead to increased competition for the starting role, which can only be a positive for the team as they push for success on multiple fronts.
At just 21, the Czech goalkeeper has ample time to grow, and if his debut is any indication, the Spurs faithful may be witnessing the rise of a future star in their ranks.
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