Player Review
90 - Player Moments
If you haven't used your Laporte moments as a SBC fodder just yet, please read this, try him and then decide.
To start with, I had no intention of playing the card because it did not fit my main team and the 74 pace rating felt nowhere near an endgame defense stat. But then EA gave away Jimenez and Ayoze and I was able to build a strong second team that fit Laporte so I decided to try him. And what an epiphany... Even though the card looks quite slow, he feels nowhere near it in-game. But the best part about it is he never misses an interception or a 1v1. He doesn't get pushed around, he doesn't do that weird animation some defenders happen to do when they lose a duel. He is focused and reactive, therefore he puts his foot down decisively and accurately. Honestly, a French CB from PL being that good in game would be a crime not to be tried before using it in SBCs.
Pace : in game is clearly better than 74, didn't even bother to slap a shadow on it
Defense : can't lose a duel, can't miss an tackle, can't lose his focus. Opponent stays in his pocket 90mn out of 90.
Strength : if he's stronger, he'll push with the shoulder, if he is not he'll put himself between the ball and the opponent. Only wins here.
Links : crazy good
Price : ZERO
Overall technique : you'd expect the Moments card of Guardiola's best CB to feel more at ease on the ball but still, not really his job to keep possession.