Player Review

What can i say, R. Carlos is a man of "firsts" for me. Like for many, he is my first icon in F20.

He blew me away so much in just a handful of games that made me write this review - which is also a first to me - so please be kind.

As most of you probably i struggled immensly on what kind of icons select from Swap (chapeau EA: this is great as no one wants to see all the same opponent squads throughout WL).

For me was always clear to take a defender and it came down to waiting for Zanetti or taking R.Carlos (and Nesta). To make sure, i got him first on transfer and than directly afterwards decided to get him from swaps (so you may not have to do this anymore after this review hopefully and save yourself the tax).

I played Carlos in three different positions and formations. As LB in a 4-2-3-1, LM in 3-5-2 and as LAM.

R. Carlos does what he was known for. He is incredible fast, is able to get back to everyone - even the likes of lacazette etc. But he is not only fast but his strong physic helps to make short process of everyone. In this Fifa he fits the meta for backs and i felt like my left side was safe having him back there. Nevertheless the true strength is the offence - next to his strong balance and agility (which just feels amazing) his pinpoint passing and acceleration make him a true weapon which is why he will not play very often in his original position for me. I am really in love with 3-5-2 this year and since there have been many great options for the the RM (scream Navas is my first choice here) - i was directly having R. Carlos as coutnerpart in mind. And he does it just perfectly. Wherever I need him - offence or defence - he is there.The funny thing is that somehow you dont see him often, but when i needed him (like twice in last 10 Min in WL), he is there to provide the last pass or finish himself - and that so clinically. His leftfood is just a hammer. I know many will be offset with his 2*WF and 3*SM, but this is no dealbreaker for me at all - even at CAM. While i personally rely not much on dribbling skills (and find it quite annoying sometimes), the weak foot is not really noticeable and similar with last years robben, i even believe that it make the playing experience with RC better and realistic. With his overall package he is just pure joy to play and dribble. He reminds me a little of last years Birthday-Salah and the TOTS-Dybala from 2018 - moving him in the midfield (especially as CAM) is so precise and especially when you like to quickly outpass your opponent and move from the side to the center he is pure gold.

Freekicks: Ok, never would have though that i would ever specifially mention FKs. But i guess writting about R. Carlos and not mentioning Freekicks would be weird. What can i say - again a first. Directly in my first freekick he nailed it directly in the corner. Needless to say: also the first time i scored a direct FK. In all honesty, RC just opened up for me taking direct FKs at all - normally i wouldnt have even looked at the stats as i find the system this year just awful. But RC is just amazing. I dont know if it is just so fantastic in my head because i like to recreate old plays and love the idea to score FKs with RC (btw, any chances for a juninho icon EA?), but since i have RC i scored two more direct FKs and hit at least 3 times the crossbar. I feel a little like in 2018 where after being in a good position i was confident that this could lead to a real chance.

Summary: RC has it all. He is the most solid Defender you possibly could get for LB - but could literally play every other position except GK. His speed, precise dribbling and shot power make him a great package, and an amazing CAM option as well. Not only did he open FKs as an option for me but gives me real joy - it is just real fun to play him. So on many accounts a first for me and i know I will enjoy him for a long time. As you may see, the stats are not so impressive. These are from the swap version and only from this WL. So if you are still doubting on which icon to take. I fullheartedly can recommend him, and you still have the opportunity to take another icon as well.