Player Review
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My favourite player for the last two iterations of FIFA, Rui Costa is one of two players (the other being Neymar) I specifically aim to acquire each year. This year his Prime SBC cost me around 85k all in, which makes him unbelievable value considering his return and how early into the game he was released. Costa has been the only consistent player for me this FIFA, which has proved turbulent. Until a few weeks ago, I'd run through hundreds of players, multiple leagues and countless formations without really finding a combination that excelled. In every team, Costa performed almost flawlessly. I had been saving everything to put towards his Prime Moments card until that concept went down the pan. He bailed me out constantly with late goals, low driven shots, finesse shots, long shots, penalties, assists and set pieces. Every positive bit of play went through him. Even now, surrounded by the best team I've had all year, his influence remains. He regularly outscores Eusebio, Mane and Neymar in weekly bouts of Rivals, whilst his endless reserve of stamina means that on the odd occasion that I venture into Weekend League, he can last 120 minutes if need be.
Pace - can comfortably overlap wingers
4* Weakfoot
Passing
Set pieces
Shooting - when well positioned
Height
Dribbling - close control
Shooting - can be wayward at times
Occasionally finds himself at LB
Interceptions