Player Review
85 - Normal
87 rated Striker with Marksman chem style, 5* Skills, 4* Weak Foot, 6'5" for 5k coins.
When I saw this, I made a team that would work around him despite having limited competitive options in MLS. So this squad (which is built in 4312 for full chem) might not be good enough to last through the winter, but right now it's very competitive. Some IF cards to Martinez or Alessandrini will make using Ibra in the future an option.
ATTACKING
Even though he is slow, his strength holds off defenders on a break away. I feel like unless the card has 92+ pace, defenders are catching you anyways, so strength is more important. I would still not play him as a lone striker. You need another player in the box to create space and pace: then Ibra will make some very smart short runs for an easy finish, or post up and use his strength for a quick turn and rocket finish. I'm waiting for the opportunity to score a rocket from distance, but in this formation my midfielders are taking most of the long shots.
Also a great target for crosses. He is clinical with headers.
CREATION
Ibra is great to hold up play and let other players make runs. His passing is more than enough for the target man role (but make sure his instructions are balanced). 5* skills are the icing on the cake. It creates options to dribble with this 6'5" monster and your opponent can never guess what you will do next. If he can shoot, hold the ball, pass, or dribble, he is very hard to defend.
Shooting
Strength
Heading
Unpredictable
League
Pace