Player Review
91 - UCL LIVE
At first I didn't love this card. I bought it more as an investment, one which worked out well. I sold and bought this card a few times for profit. When the card was upgraded to 90 though I just couldn't let go anymore. Since then he has played 250+ games in multiple squads, which for me is a lot. Here is my road to the final:
From 87 rated to 91, from Artist to Engine.
Early on Fabinho was a more convential CDM. With good defending and physical stats, I used Artist chem style to make him a deep lying playmaker. Alongside him at first was Matuidi, who even as an 85 NIF was more impactful. Then Flashback Vidal, who at the time was a far superior card, could bomb forward more often as his shooting was much more reliable, and had the work rate to defend as well. From 87-89 rated, he stuck around in my squad to be defend and provide chem links. Vidal was the midfield star.
Vidals goals started disappearing. Maybe a formation and style change. Slowly I noticed Fabinho being more capable on the ball, more effective in attack despite still having inferior shooting stats. Less straightforward, but more class than Vidal, and it suited my play-style. I switched Vidal to stay back and made Fabinho my box-to-box CM.
At 90 rated, with his stats improving, I noticed Engine chem style was becoming a better option. The Pace + Balance boost was the finishing tough on his evolution. All of a sudden he was a threat on the counter, a quarterback in possession, and still hustling back to defense before Vidal. The assists started pouring in, with a nice boost in goals as well.
His stats won't wow you, but his impact will. He gets MOTM more consistently than any player in my club by far. He won't be leaving my club until Fifa 20. Even with TOTS around, he is still a better option than most Icon and TOTS cards.
91 Rated Review (with Engine Chem Style)
His shooting seems significantly improved and bangs them in way more often than it seems he would without any chem boost.
His dribbling is amazing, no longer lanky.
His passing is sublime.
Stamina for days, long into 120'.
NONE
Ok... the 2*WF