Player Review
88 - Icon
Unless you want to use him in a Maldini SBC, or unless you are a lifelong fan of the man, I'd not recommend this card.
I played him in a 4321, largely Ligue 1/French hybrid side. He replaced the 76 Le Marchand to sit on the right of Samuel Umtiti and I couldn't tell the difference.
Well, I know that's a bit harsh, but this is an icon and it is Nesta. You'd want this card to be super good, but it isn't. This is a 10k defender masquerading as one of the greats of Italian football.
The problem I found with Nesta, despite the shadow on him, was that he seemed quite slow, both while sprinting and on the turn. He'd inevitably be closest to the attacker, credit to him, but just to position him so he'd attack the ball was a chore. I mainly used him in online seasons and squad battles at legendary difficulty and honestly didn't find a lot of use for the 400+k I paid.
I hate to rain on the parade but some of these icons are just terrible.
Finds himself at the right place at the right time
Slow on the turn.
Seems slower than his rating suggests.
Not icon worthy good.