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5.0

Hands down the best LB in the game

By jukkin, 08-11-2017

Early on this year I managed (quite luckily) to pack Alaba in a two rare gold player pack from a gold upgrade, and i've used him in my main team since. I have used a few other LB's in the game that other people may consider as powerful such as Jordan Lukaku, Marcelo (also got him from a two rare gold player pack), and many more. I personally believe Alaba is the best LB in the game without a doubt.

Pros

Face Card Stats

Pace - I gave pace 8/10 because he isn't noticeably rapid such as a Jordi Alba or Bellerín, for example. But with 86 base card pace (and 93 with an anchor card), he is by no means slow. He will keep up and outpace the majority of the wingers he comes up against and get you that ball back quickly.
Defending - I gave defending 10/10 for a good reason. I have never used a LB in any FIFA that defends like Alaba, it's crazy. Even though he only as 82 base defending (and 91 with anchor) he doesn't miss or mess up any tackles.
Physical - Now I gave physical 8/10, even though Alaba only has 69 strength and aggression, but let me tell you it does not feel that way in game. Mostly because wingers and wide playmakers do not have strong physical stats, and Alaba's combination of pace and defending make him feel a lot stronger than he is.
Shooting/Passing/Dribbling - All 7-8/10 for me, very dependable.

Miscellaneous

Stamina - Personally I believe this is one of the most important stats in the game, and it is noticeable when a fullback has low stamina, however Alaba can bomb up the pitch in attack and sprint back in defence all game without breaking a sweat.
Free Kicks - Being left-footed and having very good FK accuracy, decent curve and shot power he makes a solid free kick taker. Two of his three goals for me came directly from a free kick even though he is not my main player for them.
Long Shots - Decent with long shots if you find yourself in a position for one.

And every other stat is great as well. Found he is a great midfield sub with the pace and all round stats if you are chasing a goal and need to chuck a defender up the field for numbers.

Cons

Now every card has its cons, and Alaba's is he's bloody expensive for a LB if you don't have a lot to work with (109k at time of review). So I probably wouldn't have used him if I was not lucky enough to pack him untradeable at the beginning of the year.

Conclusion

If you're considering buying him, just do it. You won't be disappointed at all. Seriously the best LB i've used.

No weak stats - He can play anywhere on the pitch (except ST) and will do work all game
Solid defender - Will win you the ball anywhere you want
Physical for a LB - Doesn't get bullied off of the ball easily and can push off stronger wingers such as Bale, Ronaldo, etc with ease, despite relatively low strength and aggression
Stamina - Always finishes a normal game with a good amount of stamina left
4* Weak Foot

Very expensive for a LB

Formation: 41212-2

Position: LB

Games: 119

GPG: 0.03

APG: 0.09

5.0

Overall

3.5

Value

4.0

5.0

Stamina

Pace (8/10)

Shooting (7/10)

Passing (7/10)

Dribbling (7/10)

Defending (10/10)

Physicality (8/10)

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