Player Review
88 - Halloween
James' gold card is TERRIBLE. And that was a shame because usually during the FIFA calendar I try out James for a period of time, but that card looked unusable and I was quick to turn toward the other classic <100k cams. But when I saw this card, I sold half my team just to get him. This James Rodriguez card is one of his best for YEARS now, with 80 stats across the board bar defending. I am playing him in CAM, although can work as CM as well, with a hawk. Now, this card comes at a very steep price tag, but if you can look past this, he is well well worth it.
Firstly, his physicality is IMMENSE. He isn't the paciest guy around, but his strength is incredible and doesn't need 90 pace. That strength means that he also is a brilliant ball-winner. He pushes opponents off of the ball and can start counter-attacks with a killer through ball. He connects the defence and attack like glue. He gets lots of touches per game, and has a rocket of a left-foot, although the 2 star weak foot can be painful if you can't put it onto his left. But there is not much this card can't do.
- Strength on the Ball
- Passing
- Shooting (On left)
- Creates A LOT of opportunities
- 2 star weak foot
- Sometimes clunky on the dribble
- Stamina feels more like 70-75