Player Review
82 - Normal
This card haunted me for the first week of Fifa. the price for an 82 rated card? The hype? Is he worth it. He must be, but perhaps not? I want to try.. But what if his price drops?
Forget the thinking. But the damn card. I play him as a CM in a 4-3-3(2) formation. So he is very attacking for me. I can only hint at his defensive capabilities but with his workrates.. please don't waste him!
Power - this includes pace, strength, dribbling, shooting, heading, jumping and tacking all in one. He plays a lot like Yaya in his prime. A man mountain. Decently quick. Deceptively agile when needed. But he can and will power through tackles. Not one, Not two but three or four. He can then play a pass and will continue his charge to receive the ball. His shooting can be precise or he can launch a cannon. He can even sometimes combine the 2. (though only ever use his left.) He will win headers from goal kicks and get them to a team mate. He will make interceptions and tackles to start attacks. He will be integral to your game as a CM.
Passing - his passing range is great. He will flop with some of his over the tops to players but his short passing is fantastic. He will link up with whoever you play him along side.
Price - honestly i imagine this is how Viera would feel. An icon for 25/30k. Bargain. (though for an 82 rated card that sucks.) But with his ease to link to other leagues.. amazing.
Weak foot - the one true flaw behind this card. When passing it isn't apparent. He has scored right footed shots with timed finishing (i wanted him to use his left but.. oh well.) but outside of the accidental it is simply useless.
Stamina - This card has incredible stamina. But i make him run and run and run. He is integral to me so he does sometimes need to be replaced. However do so with caution because he has won me games in extra time with literally no stamina remaining. He is that good.