Lukas Podolski picked up a yellow card so funny in Japan it's gone viral
In 15 appearances for the club, he has found the net on five occasions and hasn't registered an assist with Vissel nestling in mid table after 30 fixtures.
Vegalta Sendai v Vissel Kobe - Preseason Friendly
Nevertheless, one Podolski moment during his time in Japan has managed to attract the attention of fans in what must be seen as one of the funniest bookings of the season.
In the recent Emperor's Cup clash with the Kashima Antlers, Podolski could be seen speaking to an opposition defender and goalkeeper as the referee dished out orders before a set piece.
The German gesticulated to the defender by raising his arms and managed to clip Hitoshi Sogahata in the process, cuing the mother of all overreactions.
Vegalta Sendai v Vissel Kobe - Preseason Friendly
Falling as if there was a sniper in the stands, the Antlers shot stopper did enough to convince the referee that a yellow card was in order.
Remarkably, too, Podolski then took the decision to tweet a video of the incident with a jovial caption to express his utter bewilderment. Check it out:
