Player Review

90 - LaLiga POTM SBC

1.5

A 90 GK that plays like a Bronze

By GBeskow, 11-02-2020

I had his base version for nearly 200 games and he was really inconsistent, then I saw the SBC up, it was cheap so i decided to give it try. Huge mistake.

POTM Courtois is the GK that looks fantastic but it's actually a waste of coins unless you need a link to Varane/Militao. The very first thing you'd expect from a tall GK is that his height would be an advantage on crosses or to make that save that requires a little more size to get to the ball but he won't do that, he's very static when compared to other La Liga GKs such as Ter Stegen or Oblak. Despite the 99s (with basic chem) across the main areas, they don't feel like 99s and i'll break it down a litte.

Diving: He's tall but it seems that it doesn't play a factor, the feeling i had was that it would hurt him more than help. He should get to the ball but he doesn't jump the way you'd expect. Medium/Long distance shots are not a problem, the real issue is inside the box.
Handling: He can't hold the ball, especially during crosses, and we're talking about a 6'6 GK who shouldn't have that problem. Also when deflecting shots a couple times it went straight to my opponent, something a 99 skills shouldn't be doing that often.
Reflexes: Another 99 that doesn't feel like 99, it feels way slower than his rating shows and it's something you really notice on short distance shots and when you compare to other GKs
Positioning: This actually felt like a 99 and he was always in position to stop the shot or cross but couldn't based on previous skills comments.

Overall: Unless you really love him or need a green link, skip this SBC and get yourself someone else, you can find much better GKs for cheap and invest in other areas/SBCs.

Green links to Varane, Militao
Solid Positioning

Slow Reactions
Doesn't handle the ball well
Overpriced for what he delivers

Formation: 442

Position: GK

Games: 6

GPG: 0.00

APG: 0.00

1.5

Overall

1.0

Value

1.0

5.0

Stamina

Pace (5/10)

Shooting (5/10)

Passing (5/10)

Dribbling (5/10)

Defending (5/10)

Physicality (5/10)

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