Player Review
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Okay, so to add some context - I am a regular Gold 1 to Elite 3 player, and regularly beat a lot of the esports players from Australian clubs. Have also finished top 100 in the ROW region quite a few times. I also love trying players that you don't see very often, and trying to work them out. I actually loved Prime Laudrup, so when this one came out - I was itching to try him.
I don't usually write reviews mainly because of the time it takes, but think he has done enough to warrant me sharing the joy of Laudrup. I'll break it down to the base stats. Note that I switched between a Deadeye and a Marksman on him too.
Pace: 8/10
Not rapid, not slow - but certainly fast enough for the CAM role. Obviously, pace itself on him isn't going to save him from 90+ paced defenders, but if you have some dribbling ability - you'll be able to keep his body between your opponent and the ball very easily.
Dribbling: 9.5/10
Okay so this is one of the areas where Laudrup really justifies his coin. He has amazing balance, often wins 50/50 balls against quality defenders and seems to autopilot to a position where he can keep the ball away from his defender. Turns well, and makes some sexy first touches too (backheels, flicks etc).
Passing: 10/10
The second area where this man excels. Laudrup can pick a pass from anywhere, and any type of pass too. The best passing player I have used all year, and I think EA might've bugged him to be supremely good in this area (maybe to make up for his shooting injustice).
Shooting: 8/10
Not the greatest shooting CAM, by any stretch. But he does score some amazing goals, and his finesse shot is OP as anything. Often will chip the ball top corner slowly, it's really pretty to see and haven't seen any other player produce finesse shots like that, apart from Ronaldinho who I used in Drafts.
Defending: 3/10
Not a defender.
Physical: 6/10
Wont barge anyone off the ball, but does put his body in the right position and often wins fouls too. Good enough, and I set him to stay forward to preserve his stamina.
Dipping free kicks from sub-25 yards
Ppassing
Dribbling
Ffinesse shots
Driven shots from outside the area
Bit weak