5 footballers who became goalkeepers when needed

Rio Ferdinand took the gloves in the 2008 FA Cup
Rio Ferdinand took the gloves in the 2008 FA Cup

#4 John O' Shea - Manchester United

When O'Shea donned the gloves...
When O'Shea donned the gloves...

O'Shea may have not been a first choice player at Old Trafford, but the defensive midfielder has given some extremely important and unforgettable memories that Manchester United fans might never forget.

From UEFA Champions League to multiple Premier League titles to FA Cups, the Irish midfielder has won it all in his career. His football CV looks like an extremely interesting one – his versatility made him one of the rare outfielders who turned into goalkeepers to save the day.

We all remember the famous incident when the Irishmen took to the net against Tottenham Hotspur and kept an extremely unexpected clean sheet. After Edwin van der Sar suffered a blow, and United had already made 3 substitutions, it was time for someone to wear the gloves.

Ultimately, it was O'Shea became the glove bearer and led his team from the back. With him making a few memorable saves, the Red Devils were able to win 4-0 at the White Hart Lane.

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