Player Review
85 - FUT Freeze SBC
I was predicting a Laimer CB as the daily sbc, and i was slightly surprised when I saw a RB version, as we already have Mukiele from Leipzig at RB. I did this card after some contemplation, shifting Mukiele to CB on 7 chem and Laimer on 10 at RB in a 4-5-1. He is solid as a CDM but definitely better as a RB. Give him an anchor, NOT A SHADOW. NOT EVERYONE NEEDS 99 PACE. Besides, 90 strength, 97 aggression, 92 stamina, high defensive stats, this is an INCREDIBLE card.
Main pro - Physicality
This is an area that sets the good full backs apart from the best. His physicals are brilliant statistically, and in game he plays to his attributes, constantly barging attackers off the ball and never putting in sponge or half hearted tackles.
Defending - This card has far better defensive awareness than many other full backs (86) and I can confidently say he gets caught out of position a lot less than other full backs like Mendy and Semedo.
Dribbling - This card doesn't have a crazy amount of agility, but he can drive the ball forward and beat a couple of attackers with pace.
Passing - Very well rounded passing stats, high in the right areas and good in game. Can play long through balls up the line as well as completing simple short passes and whipping crosses into the box.
Shooting - Obviously his shooting is low, but for a full back it is actually very high. He will probably finish most 1-on-1s for you, if the need ever comes.
Pace - Pace is arguably the most important stat for a full back, and Laimer is not lacking with an anchor or a shadow. His pace and aggression combination means he is an absolute beast in 1v1s with attackers.
Price - Some of you may not be a fan of the hefty price tag, especially as Mukiele already exists, but I can confidently say that Mukiele is an absolute tank on 7 chem at CB with an anchor, so you can link the two, then link Mukiele to Gulacsi or Konate or other French players, like Varane.
3*/3* - Skill moves and weak foot is important on a full back for a lot of people (4*/5* bumps up Ferland Mendy's price massively) but it doesn't matter at all for most, me included. Just note you cannot do skill runs with him, if for some reason you wanted to try that.