Player Review

89 - Flashback SBC

4.0

Solid Forward for Most Applications

By PadThaiWCoconut, 21-01-2020

This guy is a complete beast when it comes to shooting an physical abilities. He has an explosive reaction and really good acceleration to outrun and surprise defenders if given the chance as most of the times they wont expect it. On engine, his passing is good enough for one touches and he can maneuver once he gets full control of the ball. Once inside the area, his shooting is extremely powerful, it actually feels a lot more powerful than other high power shooters I've had. Finesse shots were ok, nothing out of this world. He doesnt seem to jump much, Ive had a hard time trying to get him to do some headers even with his height.

His main issue is that he takes too long to respond once he gets the ball and you can attribute that to his low agility and balance. This is a major issue when you are attacking versus high speed defenders that will only give you a couple of seconds to react before the bump to you like a train. Sometimes, you can hold the ball but high speed defenders are quick to go around you and take the ball away. I've had many issues with him this way since every lost ball is a missed chance.

When you do a long pass and he has to chase down the wall, he will seem pretty quick and will fight off most defenders easily, just dont expect to dribble with him because he takes forever to do so (even with engine).

Powerful and accurate shooting
Impressive physical abilities
Explosive pace and reaction when running forward
Defenders will have a hard time pushing him off the ball if holding properly

Takes too long to react
Really low agility and balance
If using engine, he is not as fast. With hunter, he is pretty fast but as clunky as it gets.
If engine is not being used, his passing is poor

Formation: 4411

Position: ST

Games: 25

GPG: 1.04

APG: 0.40

4.0

Overall

5.0

Value

3.5

5.0

Stamina

Pace (8/10)

Shooting (10/10)

Passing (7/10)

Dribbling (3/10)

Defending (5/10)

Physicality (10/10)

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