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86 - SBC
4.0
A great Midfielder!
By stambecco91, 27-12-2017

Before trying it I used Fekir in a 5-3-2 as a left midfielder but I was not totally satisfied .. I needed more physicality and better defensive values. I was totally surprised by the performance of Fabinho in this Christmas version! He's very tall with great physical strength, discreetly fast, he is a player who stop the actions and make me quickly to start in counterattack also thanks to him good values in passing. I applied yo this card "catalyst" to improve speed and passing. The workrate it is normal-normal.. in general it will be always in the right position and he will be also able to score even a few goals and provide some assists. I have not perceived the two weak foot as a problem. Definititely I love this card!!!

Phisically, Vary tall, Strenght, Interception Values, Passing Values.

I'd like it a bit more fast!

Formation: 532
Position: CM
Games: 12
GPG: 0.33
APG: 0.50
4.0
Overall
5.0
Value
4.0
GC
4.0
Stamina
Pace (7/10)
Shooting (6/10)
Passing (8/10)
Dribbling (7/10)
Defending (9/10)
Physicality (9/10)
4.5
One of the best CDMs in FUT18
By ABanBan93, 11-02-2018

Positions/Formations used: all as CDM, mostly in 4-1-2-1-2 narrow and 4-2-3-1

Chem style recommendation: Anchor (to boost them physicals - his pace is adequate)


I was really excited when the FUTMAS leaks came out and Fabinho was on the list. His normal card was an early game beast for me (packed an untradeable OTW Mbappe at the start of the game and so was forced into Ligue 1 sides/hybrids), and I did his SBC immediately. I've used him as my CDM almost constantly ever since and I think he's the best non-Vieira CDM in the game. I've used frozen Casemiro, Bakayoko, Kante, Matuidi, Petit (88 and 90), De Rossi, Khedira, IF Gustavo, IF Allan, IF Saul etc, and while many of them beat Fabinho for specific stats, I think Fabinho offers the best combination of pace, passing, defensive stats and physicality. He's 6'3'' and will win everything in the air. He only has 81 strength (which is why I would recommend an anchor on him, not a shadow), but his size and stature help him win almost every battle. His passing has been on point for me except for the odd long pass that may go awry. He feels agile and quick on the ball, and is a real threat from corners and long balls. His 91 stamina means that he'll run all game without a problem. He's just a really dependable card.


The only small issue with him is the fact that he has M/M work rates. He does tend to want to bomb up the pitch from time to time, but if you tell him to stay back while attacking, he's usually in the right place at the right time. I would recommend pairing him up with a H/H or a M/H CM who can cover for him if he ever forays forward.


TL;DR: If you did his FUTMAS card, great! If you didn't, I would strongly recommend you hop into the nearest time machine and get him done.

Pace

Defensive stats

Height

Stamina

Passing

M/M work rates

Slightly low strength and aggression

Formation: 41212-2
Position: CDM
Games: 174
GPG: 0.05
APG: 0.09
4.5
Overall
5.0
Value
4.0
GC
5.0
Stamina
Pace (8/10)
Shooting (3/10)
Passing (8/10)
Dribbling (6/10)
Defending (9/10)
Physicality (8/10)