Player Review
93 - TOTS
Busquets is an excellent strict cdm; if you use him to do all the classical cdm style things, such as tackling, intercepting and passing, then he is fantastic. His skillset beyond this is not great, so don't try to use him for long shots, rampaging runs or anything like that. Keep it simple, and he is ace.
I've been using him as a ccm in a 4-3-2-1 formation (B.Fernandes lcm and Modric rcm for context). I think he'd work better in an actual cdm position where his strengths will come to the fore more. He also benefits from a more agile midfielder alongside him (Modric in my case, for example). As I'm sure is obvious, shadow is easily his best chem style, as bring his pace to around 75, which really helps.
So keep it simple - jockey for the intercepts and tackles, then use his excellent passing to quickly distribute it out.
Does everything that you'd expect of a cdm:
- Tackling
- Interception
- Passing (except crossing but doubt you'll be doing much of that)
- Long shots (finishing is actually good, so does well in the box)
- Pace (can be strongly helped by shadow)
- Strength isnt as high as I'd like - can change chem style to improve this, but wont get the same pace boost from shadow.