Player Review
96 - TOTS
Okay so I got Ilicic in my red picks and originally was hesitant to use him because I already had RB Aguero (who is my favorite player). I decided to give him a go in my squad as a Target Man with the Hawk chem style to facilitate Litmanen and Lewandowski. I switch to a 5-2-1-2 formation in-game and play Lewandowski as a Get In Behind striker. After a few matches of rivals I could not believe how useful he is as a facilitator. In 6 games started he had 5 goals and 8 assists. I am not a very proficient dribbler in-game by any means so when this guy gets the ball, his ability to hold up and through pass between defenders is sublime. I also don't find his low balance stat or his 4-star skill moves to be a problem as his stats are more suited to my play-style.
-Pace is incredible for such a tall "cumbersome" player
-His passing is some of the best I've seen; he manages to connect through-balls to pretty much anyone
-Strength allows him to maintain control of the ball in high-press scenarios
-His positioning off the ball often puts him directly in front of the net to score a tap in
-Value
-Poor meta stats: If you only care about skills and balance he won't be your favorite
-Links: Unless you are using an all Serie A squad or have a solid legend in the midfield you have very few options
-Name: People may not know him as well as some, but this card mimics his play in real life perfectly