Player Review
87 - TOTY Honourable Ment
Earlier on in the release cycle, I had extensive experience with Grealish. His IF card was the very first thing I bought and he was absolutely amazing -- until the defenders got faster and this beloved card was no longer viable in the higher divisions. So when I saw that he got a TOTY Honorable Mention, and a free one to boot, words can't express how happy I was to add Grealish back to my team. Now the formation I run is a 4-4-1-1, so he would slot in at CF. I used an unconventional but highly effective CF in SIF Zaha, but I won't compare the two as they are totally different from each other. I slapped on Hunter on him and he is on 10 chem, so let's get into it.
Pace - He's fast. I mean, you can see what Hunter does for him on Futbin. He definitely belongs out there at this stage of the game.
Dribbling - I used his IF before and I knew what I was getting into. This guy is a left stick dribbler's wet dream. Everything about him feels snappy and smooth, he can turn out of danger in a moment's notice. Probably one of the best dribblers I've used this year, he's right there on the Dybala tier just below Neymar.
Passing - Serviceable. He can easily be the heart and soul of your team, but that's not his role in my team. Rarely ever misplaces a pass unless EA wants him to.
Shooting - As expected with Hunter, he can shoot, and he can shoot really, really well. He gets into positions where he is so close to goal that his weak foot is practically nonexistent. Fantastic finisher.
Defending - If you were planning on using him for anything remotely defensive, seek help.
Physicality - It is a good thing his dribbling is so good you can just weave your way out of trouble. His physical stats are pitiful, but he's not too much of a light weight because of his balance. Still, expect the odd bulldozer or two from a CB.
Overall, this is a very fun card to use and he's one of the best free CAMs we're probably going to see from the Prem for a bit (maybe the whole game, who knows). He's good enough to operate as a second striker on your team or be the creative force behind every attacking move.
Dribbling. His best attribute lives up to the hype.
Pace. He can hang with some of the pace demons in this game.
Shooting. Constantly gets into good positions and buries his chances.
3* WF. Because it is so easy to get him onto his right foot you won't really notice it, but it is something to think about.