Player Review
97 - Premium SBC
I have been waiting for this card since November when Silva announced that he was leaving Man city. I was initially annoyed that the card did not get released, but now I am glad that EA waited until now so that Silva has received the end game card he deserves.
The price of the SBC is around 300-350K. I think the price is fair considering the stage of the game and the fact he does have 3 star weak foot. With a few untradeables that we all have at now due to the guaranteed SBCs and rewards I think most people could do it cheaper if they want to. I slotted Silva in at central CAM in a 4-2-3-1 and put on a hawk to boost the pace, shooting and the physical. My first impressions of the card were how smooth he felt on the ball and the fact that he actually felt fast. I was surprised by this as I thought he would feel slightly sluggish on the ball. His passing is on another level and way above any card I have used on this fifa. Passing is usually slow and uncontrollable, but with this Silva 90% of passes are spot on.
Now we move onto the shooting. WOW! I was not expecting this in the slightest. Powerful shots that blast pass the keeper, finesse shots that are placed into corners. He has it all. In the 23 games I have used him, he has scored 26 goals from CAM. A few of these were penalties, which were good.
His physical stats seem bad, and overall they were the worst area of the card. I never subbed off this card, he always played 90 minutes at least, and a few 120s over the weekend. He did lose fitness quicker than some of my players, but also slower than others. The stamina is fine and not a cause for concern. His strength feels better than expected, however he is not going to be barging past defenders any time soon. But did I expect him to, NO.!
His dribbling is another high of this card. The way he glides around the pitch is so smooth and I find it a challenge to lose the ball with him. His high balance and his height mean it is hard for defenders to get the ball from him, even with his awful strength stat.
Another con about this card is the 3 star weak foot. Thank God EA didn't give him 2 star weak foot!! I have stayed away from shooting on his right boot, which makes him slightly predictable to play against, however his dribbling means he is able to work himself into positions to shoot on his left. And when he does, he scores.
Overall, he is for sure one of my favourite cards to use on Fifa 20 and any Fifa. He has a sentimental value to me, and he lives up to all my hopes and expectations. Compared to other CAMS I have used this Fifa. He is on par with TOTS Son and miuch better than TOTS Gnabry, Mahrez and Depay. He easily links into a prem team and a lot of Spanish links around such as Guardiola, Raul and many TOTS Cards. I would highly recommend doing this card if you need a new CAM for your side. But stay away if your happy with your current side.
- Shooting - Some of the best I have seen on a CAM. Scores in and out of the box and feels powerful. Can take penalties as well.
- Pace - Feels surprisingly fast. Outpaces defenders and this helps create chances.
- Passing - Best on the game, all that needs to be said.
- Dribbling - Best I have used, I imagine Messi and other elite TOTS cards fell better, but he is capable and has some of the best dribbling on Fifa 20.
-3 star weak foot - Makes the card slightly predictable. Not the end of the world but certainly is a negative at thus stage of the game-
-Strength - Again not the end of the world, but he does get pushed around sometimes.