Felipe Melo Had His Own Goalkeeper Card On FIFA 13 And It Was Mad

When Galatasaray goalkeeper Fernando Muslera was sent off in the 89th minute of their match against Elazigspor back in 2012, every away supporter in the Elazığ Atatürk Stadium feared the worst.

Turkish side Galatasaray were 1-0 up in the game before Muslera conceded the penalty which resulted in his dismissal, and this three points was vital because it would keep them just one point behind Turkish Super Lig leaders Antalyaspor. but who was going to replace the departing goalkeeper?

Step forward Brazilian midfielder Felipe Melo.

The footballing world then witnessed one of the craziest and greatest moments in decades. Melo slowly strapped up Muslera's gloves to then save the Elazigspor spot kick.

Galatasaray secured all three points and Melo celebrated by crawling around on all fours and doing his pitbull celebration.

Here is that incredible moment

As a result of his goalkeeping heroics, FIFA 13 decided to give Melo a 64-rated Bronze GK ultimate team card as a reward.

Melo will go down in history as one of the most skilful keepers in FIFA history. Just look at these stats, not bad considering he usual position is a centre midfielder.

This isn't the first time FIFA have awarded an outfield a goalkeeper player card. Back in 2016, MK Dons striker Alex Revell saves a penalty against Preston.

The forward was forced to go in goal with nine minutes remaining at Deepdale after goalkeeper Cody Cropper had been red-carded and the Dons had used all of their substitutes.

Here is that card:

And here is that incredible moment:

Brilliant. We really miss the days where EA would produce random cards for these special moments. Who can forget the time they trolled the community by releasing a crazy 48-rated card for Brazilian marksman Wallyson?

Here's hoping they surprise us all on FIFA 19 when it's officially released.

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Topics: Football News, GAMING, Football, Galatasaray

Jack Kenmare

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