Player Review
87 - ShapeShifters SBC
I already had that flashback fabian schar card in defense and he was a gem for me but i was struggling to find him a partner in crime. I couldn't afford VVD because my pack luck is worse than Mesut Ozil with blond hair (that still creeps me out, ugh) and players like TOTY nominee Laporte, Futmas Sanchez, Normal Akanji (because i didn't bother grinding for the storyline) even Winter Refresh Ake weren't consistent enough for me. Step forward, Zakaria. He remind me of Rio Ferdinand (who i could only be able to use in drafts because i can't afford him) with his big frame yet sudden bursts of pace. I put a sentinel on him (to anyone who puts a shadow on him, i hope u step on a small and sharp lego) and he does he job in defense alongside digne and mbabu. His agility and balance at times can be a little rusty and that 71 jumping and heading accuracy does let him down at times but his pace, frame and strength more than make up for it. It's early days but i highly recommend him.
Strength (I have seen him barge of Ruud Gullit at times!)
Defending (One word. Tank)
Shooting (when i am winning i move him to a cdm/cm role and he use him and Pogba to bully players of the ball, his finishing is ok for a cm/cdm but amazing for a cb)
Passing (i play out from the back quite a lot and he is a composed player in that defense, 80 vision and 85 long passing means i can quite often ping balls over the top for my pacy wingers 86 LF Sancho and future stars Kubo to run onto)
Dribbling (he is a great all-round player, can play some neat dribbles and one twos u don't see from many defenders)
Skills (3 star skills doesn't stand out but he can still pull off some nice flicks and spins at times)
Stamina (For a cb his stamina is outstanding, always can last at least 90 mins, hardly ever have to sub him off. Solid in extra time to when u r in fut champs.)
Pace (Can more often than not keep up with quick nippy attackers like Rashford or Werner but can be left behind by the likes of Mbappe and R9)
Headers (it does let him down at times, doesn't win headers often against the big boys)
I guess 3 star weak foot isn't amazing?!?!