Reviews

90 - IF

4.5

Haters gonna hate

By Pikaster, 17-11-2018

After seeing all of the negativity being thrown at this card, I had to write my review on this card as for me he has been exceptional since I received his red version from my FUT champions rewards. So stating the obvious he obviously isn't the strongest CAM/CM available but he isn't the weakest either. He is, however, surprisingly great as a box-to-box midfielder and always seems to pop up in the defence and put in a great shift, similar to Fred or Moussa Dembele. He has the best passing out of any card I have used this year as all of his passes (especially his through-balls) seem to be like laser-guided, heat-seeking missiles. His shooting and pace never seem to be an issue as he is competent in both areas. His dribbling is similar to that of Rashford's in-game and he is very effective using the outside of the foot fake shot. I recommend using a gladiator chemistry style and playing LCM with the instructions:

Get Forward

Stay On Edge Of Box For Cross

Aggressive Interceptions

Stick To Position

Cover Wing

You then have access to one of the best box-to-box midfielders since Arturo Vidal on FIFA 15 for just over 110k.

Work Rates

Defending

Passing

Shooting

Dribbling

Pace

Easy to link with

Set pieces

Strength

Stamina

Aerial Ability

Formation: 4321

Position: CM

Games: 32

GPG: 0.56

APG: 0.88

4.5

Overall

5.0

Value

4.5

3.5

Stamina

Pace (7/10)

Shooting (8/10)

Passing (10/10)

Dribbling (9/10)

Defending (8/10)

Physicality (5/10)

4.0

Learn how to FIFA

By rel10, 08-02-2019

So many complaints on this card, really people need to learn how to play different styles. I was building a team and needed to link up with Sane in a 433-2. My RCM was Firmino so I wanted a more traditional CM with great passing to link up the play and mostly stay back with the CDM. I'd take a chance on Silva despite a lot of apparent weaknesses because I needed the link to my CB for chem. His defending needed a boost for sure, his physical stats weren't getting any better no matter the chemistry style used, so I slapped a Gladiator on him, as the position would naturally have some long shot opportunities. Well, the 433-2 was a disaster.

Now Im looking to go back to my trustworthy 4231, and with the current squad Silva would have to play CDM. Oh no! I pretty much needed to change my entire defense to swap out Silva for Gundogan or Fernandinho, so I said let's give the lad a shot.

The little engine that could! Silva is a surprisingly awesome box to box. I have Fabinho as my solid CDM, and didn't expect Silva to contribute much at the back but he puts in more than his fare share. He is quite good at tracking back, and doesn't have a problem defending most speedy players. He won't be taking the ball off any tanks.

When attacking, you have a true artist on the ball. Super tight dribbling, pin-point passing. A perfect registra. Not crazy stats, but regularly MOTM.

This is the kind of card that will challenge you to become a different player, which ultimately makes you much better as you have more tools to counter different play-styles.

Passing

Dribbling

Stamina (in box-to-box role, but I'll usually sub him out for a solid CDM if take a good lead anyways, if I'm losing I'll change tactics)

Strength

Formation: 4231

Position: CDM

Games: 24

GPG: 0.08

APG: 0.46

4.0

Overall

4.0

Value

5.0

3.0

Stamina

Pace (7/10)

Shooting (7/10)

Passing (10/10)

Dribbling (10/10)

Defending (8/10)

Physicality (5/10)

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