Player Review

So here's the thing guys, im the type of guy that enjoys big body players, especially at the striker position. I feel like this card ticks all the boxes on what I want my man leading the frontline to be: tall, strong, fast, explosive, high low workrates, good shooting, good skills and at least decent at passing the ball. Lets start with size, the guy isnt super tall at 6'1, but because he has a stocky body he looks massive out there, super imposing player even when up against big defenders, he wont get pushed around by anyone, he's built like a truck. Also, with his 88 jumping and 85 heading he is a target on set pieces and corners and is dangerous at heading crosses in open play. Throw a Hawk on him and he will honestly be like CR7 out there in the air, but I dont recommend it because his volleys would be a liability you would notice if you were crossing the ball a lot. Now lets talk about pace, 86 isn't good enough obviously, but thats ok because the Hunter chemstyle fits him perfectly, he will have 93 accelaration 99 sprint speed (and will make his volleys good at a solid 84, nullifying the only weekness he has in the shooting department). Couple his pace with his fantastic work rates, and he will get in behind frequently and when he does, its game over, because even if they catch up he has the strenght and size to keep the defenders behind him. His shooting is cracked for me, you can really feel the 99 shot power, he shoots cannon balls with either foot so I dont really waste many chances with him, but his finess shots can be questionable with his left foot, since he only has a 3 star wf and not the best composure (80). His dribbling isnt good enough to play him on the wing imo, he feels a little bit clunky like you would expect from a bigger player, but still better than other strikers with a similiar build, plus the 5 star skills will give you the versatility to get a quick elastico or rainbow to create some space to let that cannon ball fly. His passing isnt fantastic when you compare him to other CAMs, but honestly its pretty clear he isnt one, this guy is a striker, period, and for a striker, his passing is above average, allowing you to do quick 1-2s or feed your wingers/other striker through balls. Compare him to guys like Lewandowski, Haaland, Lukaku, Kane and those type of true strikers and all of them are weak in one of the areas I mentioned above, Bolasie is the most well balanced in the tall striker group of guys.

Considering he is a free card, its not even a question you should have him in your club. There is only one player that he reminds me off, when you think of a player that is big, strong, an aerial threat, fast, good finisher, 5 star skiller, decent passer and high low work rates, who do you think of? Im telling you, Bolasie is the poor mans CR7, of course CR7 is much better, but Bolasie is the only player in the game that can replicate his skillset and size without you having to spend a dime. Super fun, super effective, super cheap, his name is Bolasie, and he isnt a CAM or a winger like I have seen in other reviews, BOLASIE IS A STRIKER.