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96 - ShapeShifters
4.5
Messi ShapeShifter Review
By Hassiebassie, 28-02-2020

I was lucky enough to pack shapeshifter Messi tradable from my weekend league rewards of gold 3. He was the first major player I packed this year so I guess I just got lucky.

Normally I play a 4-2-3-1 narrow formation with Eriksen winter refresh on cam and C. Ronaldo (normal) at striker position.

After looking at his stats, I decided to put a hawk chem-style on him. In the first game, he came on as a sub so I would be able to feel the difference when he plays on full chem.

The first time he got the ball, I tried his finesse shot with his left foot and from 25-30 yards that was his first ever goal he scored for me. His Finesse trait really feels like a cheat code.

On the ball he feels absolutely phenomenal. His turning is the quickest I ever got to experience in Fifa 20 and his ball control is out of this world. You really get the impression as if the ball sticks to his feet. The meta is made for Messi to shine and he does shine. Not only that but his passing is also incredible. He gives great balls through the middle and can assist a striker in multiple ways. If you let him take a corner, the ball gets a crazy spin which results in corner goals from a header because the ball will go to the selected player with a really strange curve. Defenders can't seem to block it. I've used him as a CAM, Striker, RCAM and as a 2nd striker in a 41212(2) formation and I think he performs best as a striker or as a CAM behind a striker. His left foot is a true sledgehammer and he will shoot balls into the net if you give him just a tiny bit of space. His High/low workrate is excellent as a striker and I really notice a big difference compared to his normal Medium/Low. He is quick and nimble and I feel Hawk suits him best so he also will get a tiny agression boost.


However, I always play with a 4231 formation and I'm used to my CAM doing some defensive work. Messi can't do that, so if you have him as a CAM, don't expect him to do any defensive work, or when he does he will quickly run out of stamina. so let him stay forward. Also, his pshysical stats are low. Messi is a fantastic dribbler, but will almost always lose his physical fight to a decent defender.


If you are the kind of player that wants balance, dribbling, turning, agility etc. on a striker, than this Messi is your guy

  • Shooting
  • Dribbling
  • Agility
  • Passing
  • Finesse Shot trait
  • High/Low workrates excellent for a striker position
  • Low physical stats
Formation: 4231
Position: ST
Games: 20
GPG: 1.35
APG: 0.70
4.5
Overall
5.0
Value
5.0
GC
4.5
Stamina
Pace (9/10)
Shooting (10/10)
Passing (10/10)
Dribbling (10/10)
Defending (4/10)
Physicality (5/10)
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