The Wolves goalkeeper turns 31 today and some fans still cannot believe he plays for them.
Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Rui Patricio has been nothing short of a sensation so far in his debut season at Molineux.
The Portugal international arrived last summer summer as a fully-fledged international, with upwards of 60 caps for Portugal and a Euro 2016 winner’s medal.
Patricio had also been a fixture for Sporting Lisbon since coming through the ranks a decade ago and won five trophies with the illustrious Primeira Liga club.
His efforts this term for Nuno Espirito Santo’s charges have helped them to seventh in the Premier League table and into the fifth round of the FA Cup.
Patricio celebrates his birthday today (Friday), turning 31, and he will be no doubt hoping for his club to seal a place in the quarter-finals as a present this weekend, with a trip to Bristol City coming up on Sunday.
The official Wolves website tweeted a birthday message for the keeper, complete with highlight reel, and some fans added their own well wishes, not to mention their happiness in seeing such a great player at their club:
Patricio has made 26 appearances for Wanderers this season, all in the Premier League, with six clean sheets kept and 33 goals conceded (Transfermarkt).
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