The FIFA franchise was the first EA Sports franchise to truly lift off the ground with online team play, but one of the biggest gripes of this mode was that no player could control the keeper. While this was probably for the best, as most user-controlled goalies are terrible, it goes without saying that the lulz are sure to ensue during play with certain individuals.

“Be The Goalkeeper: For the first time ever, you will be able to take full control of your goalkeeper and command play from the toughest position on the pitch. Compete in all offline modes as well as with 10 of your friends in full 11 vs.11 online team play, competing against other gamers from around the world.”

FIFA 11 is probably one of my most anticipated titles each year, so I’m very excited to see how this all plays out. How many of you are anxious to test your footy skills out as a keeper?