Nicolas Otamendi Wears Swimming Cap vs Ajax

Benfica’s Nicolas Otamendi sported what must be one of the strangest accessories ever worn in a professional football match last night in his side’s Champions League match against Ajax.

Medical Staff Make Otamendi Wear Swimming Cap

After a clash of heads with opposite number Lisandro Martinez in the 32nd minute of the game, the two players left the field to receive treatment. The medical staff must have been of the opinion that he needed some pressure applied to the wound, as they fitted him with a rubber swimming cap and sent him back onto the pitch.

Thankfully the injury was not too serious as the former Manchester City centre back was able to complete the full 90 minutes and help his side draw the game after being 2-1 down.

It’s not the first time a player has needed some extra protection, but it could well be the first time that a swimming cap was deemed the best option. Here are some other instances of footballers wearing unusual headgear.

Have you ever seen anything liek this on the pitch before? Tell us in the comments.