Player Review
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I did the Del Piero SBC a couple of months ago. 226 games and 464 goals later I decides to write my first ever review.
I have used a lot of good players, especially strikers, but I like Del Piero the most. He scores on almost every opportunity and it doesn't matter which foot he uses thanks to his 5 star weak foot. I tried Thierry Henry on loan and yes, he was incredible, but Del Piero SBC costs around two million less to do, and I think he's worth every penny.
PACE:
I use the hunter chemistry style simply because he needs a little bit more pace than 83. With hunter-card he gets 96 pace, 99 acceleration and 93 sprint speed. I know everyone doesn't believe in these chemistry styles and their numbers etc, but Del Piero is incredibly fast both with and without the ball. I recommend to use the hunter-style, because not only will he be extremely fast but he will score on almost every oppurtunity too.
SCORING:
This is where he surprised me a little bit. Of course I expected him to be clinical with 92 shooting, but he just can't miss. It doesn't matter if you shoot from distance or in the penalty area, left or right foot, he will shoot with such a crazy precision. And he shoots hard too, and every type av shot works.
PASSING:
You won't find many strikers with 89 passing. I know many uses Del Piero in a CAM-position, and I can understand why. He's got 241 assist for my club in 226 games from a striker position. Most of the games are in Squad Battle or online divisions so it's not that crazy, but trust me, he can pass the ball like a elite midfielder.
DRIBBLING:
4 star skills and high rated on everything except balance. He is amazing with the ball, great touches with both feet and runs with the ball close to his body.
DEFENDING:
For a striker I think he's alright when it comes to defending. He can win the boll, much because of his pace of course. But yeah, nothing special. Neither good or bad.
PHYSICAL:
This is where Del Piero lacks a bit. He's not the tallest (174cm) and the physical stats are not great either. The stamina is okey (82) but other than that he can be pushed away quite easily if you play against strong defenders. And he's not a threat in the air because of his height and jumping. I recommend to use a taller forward next to him, if you play with two forwards. But are you worried that he physically isn't great, you shouldn't, because the up side (pace, scoring, passing, dribbling) are so amazing that you could ignore his physical stats.
Conclusion:
Del Piero is just a goal machine who will score goals for you. But not only will he score goals, he can pass and dribble the ball and is very fun to play with. I recommend everyone to buy this card if you can afford it.
Pace (use a hunter card and he will run away from almost everyone)
Shooting
Longshots
Finess shots
Passing
Dribbling
5 star weak foot
Headers
Strength