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4.0

Underrated?!

By RihannibalLecter, 28-12-2020

I used this card in Fifa 20 with a Marksman and he was really good. With EA changing the marksman Chem Style, I went for an Engine to improve his Pace, the passing and his dribbling.

Pace

Really really fast. We are not talking about a Mbappe level, but he definitely has a decent amount of pace ingame.

Shooting

You can argue to slap a Hunter or Finisher on him, but even without a Chem Style boost his shooting was good. Not to a whole new level, but still very decent. And you know what? He got both shooting traits, which is a huge W.

Passing

For a striker amazing! His short passing is extremely consistent and his long passing is decent as well. With Engine you can play him as a CAM as well.

Dribbling

I can imagine that this is the Stat a lot of people are looking at because of his height and Balance. That's the reason I went for an Engine btw. And I have to say, he felt amazing on the ball. Obviously he can't be compared to a Neymar type of player, but still very very good.

Physical

The combination of Pace and strength is simply good. He can challenge the Mendy's and Adama's in that wing position, but also a lot of CB's with decent strength. His Stamina did last for the whole 90 minutes as well.

All in all: He's got everything you want! Pace, shooting, dribbling and passing. BUT: None of them is really "endgame". Nevertheless it's still a great card.

Worth the coins?

- SBC? No. Maybe if you have half of his price as fodder. Then go for him.

- Market value? Yes. Great card with great stats.

Can play in different positions
Both shooting traits
Great Pace, shooting, passing and dribbling

No stats that are really "endgame"

Formation: 442

Position: ST

Games: 7

GPG: 1.71

APG: 0.43

4.0

Overall

3.5

Value

3.5

4.5

Stamina

Pace (9/10)

Shooting (8/10)

Passing (8/10)

Dribbling (8/10)

Defending (2/10)

Physicality (8/10)

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