Player Review

To be honest I only got Drogba because I really enjoyed watching him play during his career in the premier league and love his play style. To put it frank he does not suit the meta at all, but he is a very good and fun card to use. He does certainly make a very stale, poorly made game that more enjoyable For me at least. He is just a brute which is a given, but he is the one and only striker I have used who is a tank and can run in behind and just smash 9/10 shots in the back of the net.

If you use Drogba correctly as a Target man who holds the ball up and lays it of to your other attacker with his strength or the occasional turn, pass or shoot, he is extremely effective. Once in the box and he gets a shot away he wont miss many, although I always hit the post in this game. Do not use him like you would a meta card, that should be obvious but as a solo striker he works well but in my opinion he is best next to one of those meta strikers. They compliment one another so well. As well as for the price of around 400k you are getting one of the best finishers in the game who is extremely iconic and mixes the game up a bit. I never expected him to dominate games for me as well as he did. There is not really any cons for this player as he is a certain style and if a target man dont suit you. *Shock* you will most likely not enjoy Drogba. His movement and positioning is elite so he will always be in the right place which is massive.

Firstly his pace for a big tall striker he has good pace, of course the worst out of the four versions available but at 85 with either a Hunter or Engine on top he is nimble enough and can sprint past some players. It really compliments well with his strength as he is not easily pushed of the ball. (8/10)

Secondly his shooting was probably his joint best attribute! On this game I find shooting and finishing very inconsistent and this guy can miss like any player but he score incredible goals, his shot power is unreal this guy blasts them in so often. He can score from so many tight angle with either foot. He is also very capable of finesse shots inside the box which gives him some variety and he is also the best chip shot player I have used. Overall (10/10)

Next is his passing, undoubtedly not a great area, but he is not used to play tricky passes or long passes. At 76 shot passing which is definitely on the low side he can get the job done, he can link the play well and often does get me a layoff assist. Crossing etc not great of course. Overall (6/10) Much much better in game then his stats suggest.

Dribbling another area a lot of people complain about and is definitely more of a weakness then a strength. However he really is not that bad, I use a hunter therefore his dribbling is not boosted, I will admit he can be a little clunky and slow to dribble at times but he his definitely capable of pulling of a skill move or two or even a really nice turn. Just do not use him as a skiller or someone to weave in and out with etc. His ball control was phenomenal. Balance was noticeable but not horrible and agility well also not great but was not terrible. For all things considered (6/5/10) I was pleasantly impressed considering his base card stats

Defending well this is not important but he can barge players of the ball from attacking areas which is nice

And finally his physical; this guy is a tank so so so so strong, just hold the left trigger (do this every time he gets the ball, when there is not clear chance to shoot) when in tight areas with not much space. 9/10 times he will not be pushed of the ball. Stamina was fine never got tired within 90 mins did become a problem afterwards but again use him to hold the ball up. Heading of course sucks on this game but he is very capable with good heading and jumping. Did score 2 or 3 for me. (10/10)

Overall this guy is brilliant for nostalga and just to have fun with. He is capable in weekend league and rivals but there is better players out there. For 400k this is a great deal in my opinion.

I am often a gold 3 player