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4.0

Mixed feelings

By parhelio, 15-12-2018

As the title goes - I am unsure of what the verdict may come out with this one. I'm close to 200 games with him and I'm thinking on better alternatives already. Bought him for 850k and hopefully, I will be able to sell him for about the same price. So I'll just lose the EA tax...

The defending capabilities are very good and amongst that, the heading is top notch. Whenever there's a crossing coming in from the opponent (mid-air), I feel releaved, cause I know Nesta is there to mitigate the danger. He actually scored a few from corners too, which I believe it's a nice touch. 5 to be exact. The positioning seems to help him A LOT and counter his low agility and speed and seems to be in the right place at the right time and block some shots that may have been unstoppable by the keeper.

The strength is another huge plus. He pushes attackers like no other and bosses the defence line. BUT! it's actually the reason I wanna change him. He is TOO POWERFUL. Because of that, he overpowers attackers by fouling them, which I actually don't understand, cause he has amazing defensive stats. Kante in comparison never did that and he has lower defence stats across the board (I know - different stories, but still). As a consequence, he awarded a few penalties and I just don't want that anymore.

Overall, I would rate him mid-good up until very good, but definitely not brilliant and definitely some better options there. Close to being worth the money.

Again, just my opinion.

I use him alongside Marcelo, Sergio Ramos and Dani Alves (Flashback). Have also used Varane (regular), Davinson Sanchez (regular), Bailly IF and some other and I'd say it's up there with Varane, or maybe lower. Had mixed feelings with Varane also.

Strength

Aerial capabilities

Positioning

Defensive capabilities

Good stamina

Too much Strength

Passing

Formation: 41212

Position: CB

Games: 195

GPG: 0.03

APG: 0.00

4.0

Overall

3.5

Value

3.5

4.0

Stamina

Pace (6/10)

Shooting (3/10)

Passing (6/10)

Dribbling (1/10)

Defending (9/10)

Physicality (10/10)

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