Play as the goalie in FIFA 11

At gamescom today, EA has announced the Be A Goalkeeper mode for FIFA 11 on Xbox 360 and PS3. According to EA you’ll be able to experience the thrill of the one on one battle, making the great save from a free kick, punching balls safely out of danger, the pressure of the corner, and most importantly, keeping a clean sheet.

You’ll be able to choose from three levels of assistance and play as the goalie in Career Mode. For the first time online games will allow every player on the pitch to be played by a real human, making for proper 11 v 11 matches. Chelsea FC and Czech Republic goalkeeper Petr ÄŒech has been signed as the spokesperson for Be A Goalkeeper and will be featured in advertising, marketing and promotional campaigns.

“The phenomenal growth of online gaming and the desire of our fans to be able to play as the goalie was the driving force behind this innovation for FIFA 11,” said Kaz Makita, Executive Producer, EA SPORTS FIFA. “Friends can play alongside each other in their pro clubs with all 11 virtual players on the pitch human controlled. We have finally replicated football in the virtual world.”

FIFA 11 will be available for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, PC, PS2, DS and PSP on October 1. A demo for the game will be released on September 16.