Player Review
89 - TOTS Moments Obj.
When this card came out my first thought was SBC fodder. The stats weren't bad but nothing special but I thought i'd give him a go on 7 chem as a lone CAM in a 41212(2).
The first thing that I enjoyed about this card is the High High work-rates, at first I was put off by them but now I think it is great as he drops a bit deeper to collect the ball but has has an ok turn and a average pass.
The second thing that I noticed is the finesse shot trait. Whenever he has the ball inside or outside the box, a finesse shot nearly guarantees a goal, every so often he misses a huge change but most players do that so I don't really mind it.
The third thing I like is his height. Despite having low strength, he can fend off defenders because he is 5'10. Also every so often he pops up in the box to score a header or nods it down to create a huge chance.
Finally, I would like to talk about his playmaking ability. His passing looks like one of his weaker stats and you can tell that by playing with this card. Quite often I get into a position for a simple pass but he messes it up and his dribbling is good, not amazing but good. He won't turn like a Ben Yedder but isn't clunky like a Lukaku.
Shooting. Finishes nearly everything.
Size. Not too tall that he can't turn well but not too small that he gets bullied by taller players.
Pace. As a CAM not really necessary but can accelerate away from players
Defending. Good enough for a attacker. Quite regularly wins the ball back high up the field.
4*4*
High/High work-rates. Perfect for a B2B midfielder but he collects loose ball and helps start attacks
Completely Free
Never really struggles with stamina
Passing. Not bad but for a CAM it would be nice for it to be a tad higher.
Dribbling. Inconsistent but not bad. For a CAM at this stage at the game would be nice for it to be higher.