FC Köln offered fans a view inside a game that has rarely, if ever, been seen, as it strapped a body camera on defender Timo Hübers for its friendly against AC Milan on Saturday.
We’ve seen MLS used body cam’s on referees before during its All-Star Game, but this may be the first time that actual players have worn the equipment during a game.
The footage was at time breathtaking. Early on Ante Rebić can be seen up close giving a casual backheel pass to Olivier Giroud, who lifts the ball up over the goalkeeper to score with Hübers chasing on helplessly.
At times the footage can feel like a viewer is strapped to an out-of-control rollercoaster and unable to get off, watching their avatar’s arms pumping wildly in front of them.
Whatever your view on the technology, the body cam footage provides a field-level view that gives an up-close glimpse of just how fast and physical the sport can be.
Could we see this in the regular season next?
Aus Bodycam-Perspektive 👀: Erlebt das Traumtor von @_OlivierGiroud_ aus Sicht von Timo Hübers – und begleitet Tim Lemperle beim Sololauf.
Es lohnt sich! 😍 #effzeh
_____#innovationgame #fcinnovation #telekomcup #KOEACM pic.twitter.com/ZSoCQ3kJQD— 1. FC Köln (@fckoeln) July 18, 2022
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