Player Review
88 - Normal
I started off this FIFA with a Ligue 1 team that quickly became a full-on French team, before becoming a bit more of a hybrid, and I started out with a lot of budget options. Like Cyprien for instance. As for my keeper, I had Mandanda, who I've always kind of rated, except he's wildly inconsistent. And this year he's no different. So considering keepers are pretty iffy this year anyway, I knew Mandanda would probably not cut it in the Weekend League. And I was not wrong. He was conceding all sorts. It pissed me off, especially when I replaced him with a packed Ruffier, who was even worse. Being a Spurs fan, I quickly decided not to beat around the bush anymore, and make my first big purchase in Lloris for 70000. And he changed my fortunes.
I swear to God, this guy was worth every penny. There have been countless shots now where I was ready to put it on the scoreboard, but out of nowhere Hugo decides otherwise and gets a hand on it. I sometimes don't even know how he does it, but I guess it's the 90 reflexes showing. Maybe it's the acrobatic technique, or the cat chemistry style, I don't know. But he was great for me then and he has been ever since. His distribution is a highlight too, I use a lot of quick throws to restart the play, and his are pinpoint accurate. He's also got a mean penalty on him, I might add. I've brought him up for shits and giggles 5 times, and he's scored it 4 times. Clinical, I tell you, haha.
He wasn't meant to be my final goalkeeper, but he's just never given me any reason to replace him with anyone else. He always seems ready whenever I need him to step up. I don't even care about De Gea, Courtois, etc. I have sold him though, I must admit. But only to make room for his 89-rated card.
Thanks, Hugo. You've been great for the last 3 months.
Reflexes.
Distribution.
Doesn't always get down quick enough.