Player Review
93 - Flashback SBC
I went on FUTBin last night and expected some awful, overpriced SBC for an unlinkable Bundesliga player. Instead, I saw this god that could be done full price for a miniscule 130k coins. I am still pretty poor in the grand scheme of things as I recently started playing FUT like a week or two ago. However, I managed to do the SBC for around 20k and I don't think I've made a better coin investment than Witsel in my life.
An endgame Bundesliga CDM for 100k is a dream, especially when there is a brilliant Sabitzer objective going on at the same time - so my midfield is godly atm.
First and foremost, Witsel's pace is really the only thing that is lacking in my opinion. While 83 pace is fine, going up to an 87 with an Engine, his acceleration is absolutely dire which makes him slow off the mark. This is literally the only thing that could possibly be considered bad about this card however.
Next up, his shooting. I don't shoot much with my centre mids in general but it's pretty decent-looking despite what my 1 goal in 12 games might show. He consistently tests keepers from literally any possible distance which always makes him a threat.
As for his passing, it is godly. Almost every pass he makes will go directly to its target no matter what position of the pitch he is on, what foot he uses or where he is passing to, which is an especially good attribute given the fact that he is a CDM.
His dribbling is really as good as could be expected. His balance is the only thing letting him down in this department although an Engine makes it more than passable with a +10 boost, bringing it up to 86. He doesn't feel like Neymar on the ball or anything but for a bulky 6'1" CDM he is great at it.
Defending is his real selling point though. He is utterly insane at it and he wins the ball 99.9% of the time he goes in for.a tackle. Having 95 stand tackle and 93 slide tackle makes him a brilliant defender and he could easily be used in centre back. Pair this with his 89 interceptions and 91 def. awareness and he truly is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to any sort of defensive action.
His physical also makes him stand out hugely. With 92 strength and 88 aggression, he is not going to be bullied off of the ball almost ever and, in most instances, is the one pushing others as far away from the ball as possible. He also has 92 stamina which is more than sufficient for a centre mid.
Witsel also has 4* skill moves and 4* weak foot meaning that he is able to do most useful skills and is no slouch with his left peg.
He has M/H workrates which help a lot given that he is a more defensive category of midfielder but also an offensive presence, making him a stellar box2box midfielder, CDM or even a CAM if you're feeling brave.
OVERALL: Witsel is probably the best value for coins anywhere on the game at the moment and you're stupid if you can afford him and don't get him, even as a bench option.
Insanely cheap price
Great passing
Very solid dribbling
Amazing defensively
Very strong
Good stamina
Tall
4* 4*
Pace is a little lacking