Player Review

91 - Icon

4.5

Pires isn't Human

By zbolland, 27-12-2017

As someone who has used multiple icons, Pires is easily one of the best. I had previously used 88 Pires and decided to sell him in order to complete the SBC for 91 Pires. I was contentious about this, as they seemed to have similar stats, however Pires proved his worth. Pires is easily visible on the pitch, he is easy to distinguish due to his long lucious hair and height. He has a presence on the pitch, off the ball and on the ball. Pires creates phenomenal runs and is a provider as well as a giver.

Pires scores many goals (92) and distributes the ball fantastically. When he's on the ball, he just feels naturally amazing. Although he has 64 physicality, due to his height he goes through defenders like it’s no body’s business. Defenders struggle to shove him off the ball and when they do, they receive a card. Pires has a great weak foot, shooting on either food is a mission that is easily accomplished by the Frenchman. His skill moves compliment his playing style. He is agile and has a special playing style.

Pires doesn’t necessarily have the best heading accuracy or jumping, yet he jumps up like a fish out of water and scores a goal every few games from the corner. His stamina is not a problem, I’ve never had to take him off the pitch, even if he starts with low fitness.

When it comes to set pieces, Pires is great. He’s scored off tactical set pieces about 5 times and scores penalties with ease. He has the best penalties statistic in my team.

Pires is an underrated Prime Icon. Pires is definitely worth the money and is a key player in my team.

Height

Strength

Weak Foot

Skill Moves

Headers

Stamina

Physicality

Penalties

Free Kicks

Aggression

Formation: 4321

Position: LF

Games: 124

GPG: 0.74

APG: 0.52

4.5

Overall

4.5

Value

5.0

4.0

Stamina

Pace (9/10)

Shooting (9/10)

Passing (7/10)

Dribbling (10/10)

Defending (3/10)

Physicality (6/10)

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