Player Review

I was very hesitant to buy 86 Gullit because he seemed to have a not so great reputation, I think mainly because of his price and stamina.

After trying and looking for other cards, I was considering: Nainggolan (great, but height is an issue), IF Bonaventura (who I love as a CAM, not so much as CM), Pogba (defending lets him down as a CM, balance is bad), SIF Milinkovic-Savic (balance problem and inconsistent), Hamsik (bad defending and weak), Vidal (good at everything but not amazing for me). My latest team needed an icon link. I tried Blanc and Desailly as far as icons go, both very good but I felt something was lacking. I was looking at 86 Vieira but his dribbling and shooting put me off. I'm sure he is a great CDM but I was looking for an allrounder CM.

Then I was considering TOTY Modric for the same price, I used him in the draft, and the card was good but for me wasn't worth 1.2 million. He is a very good CAM but IMO doesn't cut it as a CM (for the price). Since then I've purchased TOTY Marcelo, I move him to CM (Matuidi goes to LB with shadow) and he is much much better there than Modric. The Croatian has good stats but he is not faster than Gullit and additionally is very very weak for the midfield battles which Gullit shines in.

Since buying 86 Gullit he has been great for me. Running with Hunter he has consistent finishing and delicious longshots in his locker. I think the only replacement I'll consider is his prime, he is by far the best CM I have tried so far. Very imposing in the middle with his height and in-game model. He is tall and wins every header. In attack he is a very good shooter and an impeccable passer. Great dribbler especially for his size, I was very surprised how good his LS dribbling and his first touch is. Close control is also good with LT+RT. Of course another great thing about the card is the links to everybody. And he has even more... 5WF, amazing composure, really good defending and physical. His stamina (78) is on par with the majority of the non-IF CMs, and I think his stamina has been overreacted in the community, for me it's not an issue especially combined with his workrates (M/M). I only need to sub him out if the game goes to extra time. 3 SM IMO not a con as a CM, if you play him at CAM that is a slight negative.

I use him mainly as a RCM in the linked squad, after a formation change to 4-1-2-1-2. I think this card has genuinely no weaknesses as a CM, maybe his workrates (M/M), but I don't mind that because for me he seems to be sitting back when I use him as a CDM, and he seems to be chill upfront where he needs to be when he is in more advanced positions. Also FUTMAS Fubinho and TOTY Marcelo is always covering for him in my team if he doesn't track back, so I think he is best used with other good allrounder CMs. So workrates are actually didn't really matter for me with this card. With Hunter chemstyle he has played CDM, CM, CAM and ST for me and he has been performed immensely in all of those positions. His in-game model is a huge advantage which can't be reflected in in-game stats (height/weight and chunky body and big stature). And oh my those dreadlocks... Also I'm a Milan fan so that's an added cool factor for me.

I know he is expensive, but after playing with him for a decent amount of games, I think 86 Gullit is actually good value for money if you are looking for a game-changer CM.

Very much recommended!