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5.0

Impressive

By sylasony, 16-03-2018

Much better than expected. He showed up exactly when & where he was needed.
Physically very strong and never gets out-strengthened by physical forwards.
Pace wasn't much of a problem as I didn't really notice it due to his high acceleration rate (75). With "Catalyst" chem style, he felt just fine.
Stamina was alright too. Because of his work rate, unless you are getting bombarded with your opponent's attacking, I've never felt the need to sub him out so far. In fact, even though his offensive work rate is said to be "M," it really feels like "L."
I've used a wide range of expensive CBs (baby Rio, Boateng, 89 Blanc, baby Maldini, TOTY Bonucci, Ramos, and IF Benatia), but this was not only the best, but the most consistent one (89 Blanc would be my next pick).
I've been using him over the past 4 weekend leagues, and am very happy with this card.

Strength
Stand tackle
Positioning
Work rate (M/H)
Reliable passing
Relatively cheap (150k cheaper than baby Rio, 330k cheaper than 89 Blanc)

No con really, but if I must choose one - pace. But then, if he had 78 pace, he would be much much more expensive.

Formation: 41212-2

Position: CB

Games: 193

GPG: 0.03

APG: 0.01

5.0

Overall

5.0

Value

4.0

Stamina

Pace (7/10)

Shooting (5/10)

Passing (8/10)

Dribbling (6/10)

Defending (10/10)

Physicality (10/10)

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