Fortuna Dusseldorf goalkeeper Raphael Wolf was forced to ice down his penis after using it to make a save over the weekend.

The 29-year-old took a ball to the groin as he defended a free kick in his side's game against Arminia Bielefeld in the 2.Bundesliga on Saturday afternoon.

"You always play with your balls but this one I saved with my penis," Wolf told reporters afterwards.

"I never experienced such a free kick. First the pain was hellish but after some ice and rest it was OK.

"I have worn protection as a youth at Hallenspielen. But you can't run properly - it's crap!"

Dusseldorf went on to win the game 2-0 to move three points clear at the top of the 2.Bundesliga.