Player Review
91 - Premium SBC
Pirlo is a curious case of a player that needs time to be understood, like in real life he needs to be putted in the right place with the right teamates. I played him around 150 times and I suggest to place him as CDM in a narrow 4-1-2-1-2 formation or similar. I explain you why: in the real career Pirlo started as CAM, but in AC Milan he played in front of the defence as a playmaker; Pirlo WAS BORN to do that. He got an insane interception and positioning stats (with anchor), he can win the ball cut the passing line of the rival CAM and start a counter with a long pass, or even re-organize the defence holding the ball or passing it behind. So, if you want to see a real maestro forget about use him as CRM or CLM him in a 4-3-3 formation or similar, he will decide to play as winger despite his WR and positioning stats. And most important, put him on LOW aggressive interceptions, he will not run as a rabbit but only if necessary, so he will not waste his low low stamina.
Passing: crosses and corners are pure venom... and free-kicks of course!
Interceptions
Surprisingly strong and pacey
if you put hte wrong instructions stamina: STAY BACK and LOW AGGRESSION as a lone central CDM position is the way
for some reason shooting: he does not scores real bangers despite stats, take finesse shots instead
chemestry: he needs Italian mates or (ugh) MLS... BUT BUT BUT the championship is started so wait for IF David Villa to boost Chem!