Player Review

85 - Rare

4.0

Hidden Gem!

By Machima13, 20-02-2021

I packed this guy out of my double 85+ upgrade alongside Mane and did not take much notice of him. I found that I needed a prem CDM in my new team and I decided to give Rodri a go. I was astounded by how good he was. He's not exactly a fun card to play with but he does the job well at CDM. I partnered him with IF Tielemans initially and then with POTM Gundogan after. Both benefitted from having Rodri next to them as it allowed them to go forward from defensive midfield. I will now break up his stats...

Pace:

Okay - It is enough for a defensive midfielder and can be solved with a shadow or anchor chemistry style. It is still worth having a smaller and quicker defensive midfielder next to him.

Shooting:

Surprisingly good - He clearly doesn't have the best shooting but he doesn't need it for the job he does. Having said that I have scored the odd long range goal with him and a couple of headers also.

Passing:

Good - His passing is good enough but not fantastic. Hence why you should have another defensive midfielder next to him like Tielemans or Gundogan who I used.

Dribbling:

Good - Like his passing it's good enough but you don't want to dribble past players with him obviously.

Defending:

Great - Tackling is superb and does well at winning the ball back. Certainly his best attribute.

Physicality:

Great - Uses every inch of his height to his advantage and he's really strong whilst tackling and in the air also. Stamina is good also.

Tackling

Strength

Height

Stamina

4* Weak Foot

Pace

3* Skill Moves (No problem unless you play him further forward)

Formation: 4231

Position: CDM

Games: 35

GPG: 0.11

APG: 0.20

4.0

Overall

5.0

Value

4.0

4.5

Stamina

Pace (6/10)

Shooting (6/10)

Passing (7/10)

Dribbling (6/10)

Defending (9/10)

Physicality (9/10)

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