FIFA 21 Bastian Schweinsteiger Base Icon

Player Review

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5.0

Transfer Banned FC

By Gorinc15, 18-12-2020

Welcome to transfer banned FC. Where I have been transfer banned but instead of making a new account im doing a pack only RTG to say f*ck you to EA. In this episode of transfer banned FC I have pulled this card out of my 5th icon pack. Submitting half my club and grinding sbcs to craft this sbc I had mixed emotions about this card.

I run a simple 4-4-2 and Basty plays as my LCM alongside RTTF Zakaria. Previously I was using Baby Icon Xavi but due to his low defensive stats and height he wasnt what I expected.

Going into this with mixed feelings Bastian was ready to run my midfield. He is like Toni Kroos but with legs. His big bulky body dominates in the midfield, he reads play exceptionally and always manages to be where I need him.

Other than cover centre I have no tactics on him. His High/High work rates excel and his 88 stamina lasts him the entire game. Being such a well rounded card stats wise I was curious to see what would excel in game.

If you were to play him as a secondary CDM alongside a more defensive minded partner its the perfect combination. He doesnt have the defensive stature to play first CDM but as that wingman and secondary cover he is perfect.

His height matches for heading duels and his balance, agility and reactions really allow him to excel .

Now the craziest thing about this card is his right foot. That foot is crazy. I dont know what makes his shooting so insane, the 93 shot power, or 82 finishing or even the 91 longshots. Whatever it is his shooting it only of that compared to gods.

Being a LM sucks. Its not fun fitting him in. If you have him, dont turn him away, give him a try. He is best played box to box. He can manage nearly everything you want him to.

Formation: 442

Position: CM

Games: 42

GPG: 0.67

APG: 0.40

5.0

Overall

5.0

Value

4.5

5.0

Stamina

Pace (8/10)

Shooting (10/10)

Passing (9/10)

Dribbling (8/10)

Defending (8/10)

Physicality (10/10)

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