Drogba has a hidden talent... goalkeeping! Galatasaray star impresses with acrobatic display between the sticks



While at Chelsea, Didier Drogba was equally adept at scoring with his head and his two feet.

He was also one of the best target men English football has ever seen, combining raw athleticism with precise skill. He has continued in a similar vein for Istanbul giants Galatasaray, scoring 12 goals so far this season for the team currently second placed in the Turkish Super Lig.



But it seems the striker has been keeping another talent hidden all these years - goalkeeping.

VIDEO Scroll down to see Galatasaray striker Didier Drogba take up goalkeeping

Hidden talent: Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba had a turn in goal during a Galatasaray training session

Acrobatic: The former Chelsea striker pulls off a diving save to his left

Unorthodox: Drogba sticks out a left foot to stop another shot

During a light hearted open training session ahead of Galatasaray's match with Antalyaspor on Monday, the Ivorian took a turn in between the sticks.

Galatasaray manger Roberto Mancini said to his team he would 'give you a week off' if they scored in training and so Drogba went in goal.



The gloveless Drogba must have impressed Mancini, conceding only twice as the shots rained in (though some of the shooting left a lot to be desired).

Drogba pulled off a couple of excellent saves, before resorting to more unusual methods, saving another with his back and a final one with his foot.



But it was third choice goalkeeper Ufuk Ceylan who stole the show at the Florya Metin Oktay training ground.

Looping: Drogba looks as if he may be lobbed...

Have it back: The Ivorian picks one out of the net and sends it back

Lying in wait: Drogba and his Galatasaray team-mates Felipe Melo (left) and Wesley Sneijder (centre) will meet Chelsea on February 26

Reunion: Drogba will meet his former team and former manager Jose Mourinho at the end of the month

Ceylan, who has only played five times this season in the Cup competitions, hit two unstoppable left-footed strikes, into each top corner, leaving Drogba helpless.

Chelsea fans will hope their former striker decides to take up the job full time.

