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Gonzalo Higuain - Serie A's Best Finisher

By Unleashed93, 25-10-2017

This is a review I am really passionate about, due to the false mixed reviews I've read elsewhere. I'm going to do my best to help you to use this card as I do; which has allowed Higuain to prove himself as the BEST Serie A striker available (outside of possibly Dybala - who I've stayed away from because of price). I use a Maestro card on Higuain, because this boosts his shooting, short passing, and his ball control. His pace honestly cannot be helped, so I let others do the work for him (you'll see why below). I also use the "target man" player instruction.

For starters I've used the following strikers for comparison sake: (86IF Icardi, 84IF Immobile, 84 Gomez, 86 Mertens). I can honestly say that Higuain is miles ahead of every one of these cards when used correctly. I wish EA tracked the conversion rate of shots made compared to shots attempted, because if they did, it would show Higuain makes 5 out of 6 shot opportunities, every-time. There is a problem, however; he cannot do this alone.

He is big, he is slow... soooo ssllloooowww! This means you need to have others around him do the work for him. I use a two striker system, with Mertens/Papu Gomez beside him, and Rui Costa (90ovr) at CAM behind the strikers. This is very important, because 1.) Mertens/Gomez stretch the defense out with blistering pace (something Higuain cannot do himself) and 2.) Rui Costa is able to dribble around defenders and make pinpoint passes - opening up space that Higuain cannot do himself.

When used correctly with another pacey striker and a solid CAM, space opens up in the box for Higuain. Once he touches the ball inside the box with an open shot opportunity, you will score a goal 83% of the time (5/6). The missed chance will still be on target.

Shooting: Finishing is absolutely unreal, cheating really. I find myself smiling every time I get the ball to him in the box with an open shot, because he will find the corner. 10/10 on finishing, absolutely no question about it. If you cannot finish with this card, you might need to rethink why you're playing this game at all.

Passing: I didn't touch on this above, but his passing is REALLY good for a striker especially with the maestro card I use on him. I like to play quick passes in my play-style, which works really well when you have a big boulder able to shield the ball and continue the play to others making runs around him. He almost acts as another CAM up top at times, due to his ability to thread through balls to others running around him.

Dribbling: He is able to shield the ball with his large frame.

Physical: He is so big that he won't be knocked off the ball.

Pace: His pace says 79, but it honestly feels like 58-60 at times. Once he gets rolling :), he can pick up a bit of steam, but overall he is one of the slower strikers I've used. Use him correctly and this won't be an issue. If you are really bad at Fifa and cannot score goals without a 95 pace striker & a hunter card, this isn't your man.

Dribbling: He shields the ball well, but don't expect him to break defender's ankles with flair and quickness - it will not happen.

Defending: C'mon now, who expects him to track back to defend when you need him in the box? Answer: no-one.

Stamina: I'll put this as a con, although I'd say his stamina is average for what you'd expect for a larger striker.

Heading: For as large as he is, he doesn't head the ball necessarily well. If your play-style is crossing long balls in constantly, because you're not very skillful, then 86 IF Icardi would be a better option.

Formation: 41212-2

Position: ST

Games: 15

GPG: 1.73

APG: 1.20

5.0

Overall

5.0

Value

5.0

3.0

Stamina

Pace (2/10)

Shooting (10/10)

Passing (9/10)

Dribbling (6/10)

Defending (3/10)

Physicality (8/10)

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