Player Review
98 - TOTS
I played TOTS Neymar as a left ST (engine chem style) in a 4-4-2 alongside TOTS Gnabry. He scored plenty of goals during weekend league, with no problem beating TOTS keepers. 5* weak foot is amazing to have on a TOTS player like this. Unfortunately, he did get bullied by TOTS defenders. This was disappointing as at least TOTS Gnabry can hold his own against the big CBs often pushing them away with his strength. Neymar just gets pushed off the ball super easily and falls to the ground. I found myself consciously avoiding taking on defenders with him. Obviously he's a great finisher in and around the box if he's in space, but the strength is a major downfall. Any pressure from the defender when he shoots will also result in a disappointing, weak shot.
Overall, plays very similar to normal gold Neymar who I enjoyed using a couple of months ago. I remember gold Neymar skipping past defenders and defenders bouncing off him, so I'm disappointed that this TOTS version plays poorly in comparison in that aspect. I would never spend 5 mill. on this card. Perhaps if you have a God squad, Neymar will find himself with less pressure from defenders and therefore play better for you, or perhaps he will get buffed soon as there are many comments complaining of what I have written here.
-Finishing, as you would expect, is amazing
-5* weak foot
-Dribbling and passing is faultless
-Gets bullied by TOTS defenders, falls to the ground too easily
-Way too expensive, consider upgrading rest of your team before looking at getting this card