Player Review
88 - Flashback SBC
I'm a big Balotelli guy. From his antics to the amazing highlights he's had with Inter, Milan, City, and others, I needed to go and get this card. I run a hybrid Serie A/Bundesliga team and had him up top paired with Scream Muller. I needed an extra boost for WL and he did not disappoint. In 28 WL games he scored 23, having hat tricks in his first two games. A sniper on this card makes him absolutely unstoppable. He's got more than enough pace to get in behind and is strong enough to hold up play. Be careful when going against big strong CBs because if his strength isn't enough, his low balance can knock him off the ball. Don't do any crazy/rushed passes or skills either. His passing isn't the greatest so don't get too creative, he's had his share of bad turnovers. The 78 rating though is better than most strikers so I can't really complain. Don't mind his work rates, they can be overridden with custom tactics, making him even more dangerous. I think one thing people under rate about this card is how well he can press, he seems to always react perfectly to intercept a pass from the back line or keeper and can finish the easy ones. His stamina coming in at 75 is not ideal, but he doesn't seem to chug during the match. I take him out as one of my subs anyway so it doesn't bother me. This card is going to stay for a long time in my squad, he's THAT good.
99 finishing, ball control, dribbling, and 97 composure with sniper chem
Good Pace
The "Inzaghi Effect" (Right place at right time)
Skill moves work perfectly
Balance
Work Rates (not a big minus)
75 stamina