Player Review

91 - Icon

4.5

King in or around the box

By imDARYLFFS7, 05-12-2017

So after playing in the weekend league with (89) Marco van Basten on PC

I was so hyped about getting my first ICON player as I'm not able to afford any ICON in previous years, So I jumped straight into the weekend league. Im not kidding, My first 12 games of weekend league on the PC, I scored 27 goals with Marco Van Basten (89). I was so eager to try the (91) rated one so I sold my (89) one and got the (91) rated version and played him for the rest of my 13 games. I still manage to win 18 of my games and go into Elite 3 but if I were to keep 89 MVB, I think ill hit elite 1 Okay here's my review of the rated 91 version.

Pace : 7/10 - To be honest in the weekend league, you're up against the good players or better players and they were all using boateng etc. If you're looking for someone who can pace past defenders, 91 MVB is not your guy. He's good enough to get past the defenders if you played superb through ball and I found running straight to the opposition defenders with my CAM and supply the through ball more effective for the 91 MVB because his position is superb. Better than 89 MVB. but ya you must finish your chance before the defenders caught up to you.

SHO : 9.5/10 - Be it right foot or left foot, This guy shooting is insane, in or around the box, Fitnesses, long shots or low driven shot. Expect to score 9/10. to be honest I don't see any difference with 89 MVB just that 89 MVB will sometimes scuff his shots just wide.

PAS : 7/10 - Not the best but he's still able to supply good through balls for my LCAM and RCAM in a 4231 formation.

DRIB - 7.5/10 - His dribbling is good enough, not the quickest on the turn but do use the left analog to change directions to confuse your opponent, find an opening go with a fitnesse shot or just turn after receiving the ball and shoot normally.

DEF : -NIL-

PHY - 6.5/10 - Probably because of his low balance, he gets shoved off quite easily by the OP defenders ; ( Boateng, Manolas, Baily, Sokratis.) , Do not sprint unncessarily with him. Track back with your CM or CAM instead. Leave him be at the 3rd half of the pitch and he will last the 90 min game still being able to score goals or make any contribution to your team.

TBH, I'll still choose 89 MVB over 91 MVB, but this is just my preference. Hope 91 MVB will do well in your squad!

Formation: 4321

Position: ST

Games: 20

GPG: 1.50

APG: 0.40

4.5

Overall

4.5

Value

4.5

3.5

Stamina

Pace (7/10)

Shooting (9/10)

Passing (7/10)

Dribbling (6/10)

Defending (1/10)

Physicality (6/10)

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