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Player Review
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To give you all a bit of understanding on what type of player I am: Joe Average is the name. In Rivals I'm a Div. 4 player, WL normally gives me between 15 and 20 wins. Thanks to some amazing packs three months back, I had the funds to build a decent team that really makes me enjoy playing FIFA - most of the times. One thing that was lacking was a good number 10. Of course, my normal De Bruyne card was decent, but I needed an upgrade there, especially in terms of speed. So when Icon Swaps III came out, Kaka became my main target. A very friendly FB-member reminded the communtiy that, when aiming for Kaka' and the Prime Icon Pack, it was a wise decision to pick the pack first, just in case you'd pack...Kaka. And so I did. The Brazilian Flag appeared, 'CAM' appeared ("Please, don't give me Rivaldo!", not even thinking about Socrates or Mr. P.) and there was...Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite! After packing Carlos Alberto in the Base Icon pack earlier, this was something I couldn't complain about! I fancy the 'Mr. Nice Guy' type of players, so this guy suited my 3-5-2 team perfectly. After checking FB, 'Deadeye' was the chemistry I've put on him.
Packing him on Wednesday, this gave me some first games on Thursday, before starting the WL on Friday. And what a start it was, especially for my new number 10 (actually wearing number 8)! In my first 10 matches (7-3) it was goals galore! It felt like everytime he was near the goal with enough space to shoot, a goal was the result. Also his passing and movement was better than what I was used to from KdB. If Kaka has the space, his running is just like you expect from him, although I have to say he doesn't feel super-pacey. His link-up play with my two strikers was amazing and his flair passing to my wingmen was a joy to the eye. On Saturday, with a way higher level of opponents, his goals/games ratio fell a bit, but he still was vital in quite some matches. Because of a lack of time for Sunday, the 18-win player pick was the goal, which Kaka definitely helped me reach.
Overall Kaka is a very, very good player. Probably not end-game/elite with the meta-options available in FUT, but so much fun to play with. Worth the money? Difficult to decide on, but if he is a player you like/liked, you'll definitely recognize his playing style and will enjoy having Kaka in your team!
In order of impact-level:
- Finishing - Un-be-lievable. When he's into the box and gets space to shoot with his right foot, you can almost shoot as hard as you want, leaving every keeper no chance.
- Positioning - Mainly building up using my 2 CDM's, this guy appears to be open to play the ball to all the time. In the right position for a lot of rebounds too.
- Technique - Of course, what would you expect? I'm not a skiller, but love trying some daft tricks with him, which makes it even more fun - even with those tricks failing most of the times.
- Stamina - Keeps on going, even with the number of times I involve him in my attacks (90%) he still has some energy in the tank at the end of the game.
- His physique; when in a battle for the ball with a CDM or CB, he loses the ball almost everytime. Stay out of these situations by passing & moving!
- His agility feels a bit soft when he's in the box, between a lot of people.