Player Review

85 - Icon

5.0

85 Rated?

By Laister, 28-05-2020

Why a review on a 85 rated card when we are almost in June with all TOTSSF and crazy CDMs? Simple answer: Because that was my best decision ever in FIFA 20 to go for him in Icon Swaps II. This guy is still in my team and perform better than my Witsel FB, Allan FB and Vidal FB.

First I have to say that I played more than 1000 games with this guy as a CDM and stay back instruction (41212).

Let me tell you, 85 rated is a lie... This guy is very strong and fast. He just controls the midfield and the cherry on the cake: his shooting is perfect.

I understand now the reason why pro players were playing with this guy in December. I feel safe when my opponent has the ball and is coming near to my Blanc ... I know I'll get the ball. Thats what a CDM should bring: confidence. I give you a comparison... you can trust him like you trust the left foot of Maradona when he is shooting in the game.

Best way to play him:

Play him as a CDM
Shadow chem style
41212 or 4231 formation
Stay back instruction
if you can, put a small and agile 2nd CDM next to him (Fred story, Kante, Mendy SS, Allan FB)
Abuse of his physical and just destroy your opponent by being aggressive
Don't hesitate to shoot when he is in front of the goal (don't shoot with finesse)

600k now... you want an Icon CDM for that price? Give him a try, and please think about me when tackling your oponent..

Physical beast
Pace
Very good shooting for a CDM
Links to players (Mbappé / Kante / Mendy / Saint Maximin FB
Positioning
Impressive for your oponent
Great stamina

Never use him as CM
Can be slow if the gameplay is not good
He cannot kiss the head of Fabien Barthez during the game (for those who know real football)

Formation: 41212

Position: CDM

Games: 1000

GPG: 0.04

APG: 0.05

5.0

Overall

5.0

Value

4.0

5.0

Stamina

Pace (8/10)

Shooting (7/10)

Passing (8/10)

Dribbling (7/10)

Defending (9/10)

Physicality (9/10)

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He's a good player but he is just not worth the coins, maybe its because I use him as more of like a defensive box to box cm instead of a pure cdm. When compared to someone like inform Wijnaldum, I much preferred Wijnaldum he just played more fluid.

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