Player Review

92 - SIF

4.0

A bit disappointed

By matfalko, 12-02-2018

I don't know, I have mixed feelings about this guy. Played him as ST in a 4-2-3-1 with 3 CAMs behind him (Mertens, Bonaventura, Dybala).

He seems to be a beast in the box because every ball he receives and has some clear goal space he transforms in a goal. But that's it. Unfortunately his speed needs to be compensated and his physicality is not close to other top strikers (for example Lewandowski, who is much more expensive too).

Through balls are not an easy way to score with him as he will always struggle against strong, sweaty CBs in a sprint or in a fight for the ball. You really need to make your team work for him to create the best clear chance in the box.

Apart from finishing his heading is quite strong too. He finds the best positioning in the box and scored a couple of corners for me as well.

Dribbling is ok, but lower values of agility and balance tend to make him look clunky in close spaces. After some games I was rather playing one-twos than trying to overcome the direct marking defender.

Played around 50 games changing chem styles (Hunter, Catalyst, Engine, Hawk) to see if something changes in his performance but unfortunately you can't compensate every gap. You need to give up on some stats in favor of some speed or dribbling.

I'm quite disappointed as I was hoping to have found my striker for ages after long time but maybe he doesn't suit my gamestyle. You might have better luck than me.

Finishing
Heading
Positioning in the box

Lack of speed
Not the best physicality
Dribbling feels quite stiff
Passing could be better

Formation: 4231

Position: ST

Games: 50

GPG: 0.96

APG: 0.24

4.0

Overall

2.5

Value

3.5

3.0

Stamina

Pace (5/10)

Shooting (9/10)

Passing (6/10)

Dribbling (6/10)

Defending (3/10)

Physicality (6/10)

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