The stoic figure between the posts for SC Braga, Lukáš Horníček, was born on the 13th of July 2002 in the Czech Republic. A towering presence, with a height of 6ft 5in (1.97m), and a weight of 12st 8lb (80kg), he commands his penalty area with a maturity far beyond his 23 years. To emphasise his prowess within his craft, he is the number one choice keeper for his club, proudly bearing the number 1 jersey.
Horníček's talent has not only been recognised at club level but has also earned him call-ups to represent his homeland, having previously worn the colours of the Czech Republic U21 national team.
A valuation around the region of €6.00m (£5m), according to Transfermarkt, is a testament to his blossoming reputation in the world of football.
In the 2021 - 2022 season, he made his bow for SC Braga, featuring in a solitary match. His first-team involvement declined a bit in the 2022 - 2023 season as he found himself featured in only one game. However, the pendulum swung in his favour in the 2024 - 2025 season, with Horníček earning an impressive 17 first team starts. As for the ongoing 2025 - 2026 season, he has already registered seven first team appearances for the Portuguese outfit.
Beyond club football, Horníček took part in the 2025 UEFA U21 Qualifiers, representing the Czech Republic U21 team in two games. He was also part of the SC Braga contingent in the Europa League qualification rounds of the 2025 - 2026 season, making five starts. This qualification led to two starts in the group stages of the 2025 - 2026 Europa league.
While Horníček may not have spent any time at Celtic, his young age and obvious potential make him a player worth keeping an eye on for supporters of the Hoops.
