Player Review

88 - FUT Birthday

4.0

Steve Mandanda (Big Steve)

By bigrobfut, 01-04-2021

I'll start this review by informing you that I've used Big Steve's gold card (just Steve) since the start of the game. I use a ligue 1 CB, and Steve was the best keeper in ligue 1 for me. I've tried Keylor Navas, but he didn't perform like Steve (so I popped cheaky Navas into an SBC). Steve had that spark and provided some jaw dropping saves for me. When this FUT birthday Steve (Big Steve) came out, I knew I had to get my hands on him. When I saw the objectives, I was at first shocked, but intrigued by having to play with 11 keepers. The objectives only took me an hour to complete thanks to Steve and some of his friends (Jordi Masip and Asenjo), and it was quite fun. Anyways, after the objectives, Big Steve was home. Using Big Steve for about 15 games, I couldn't believe how much of an upgrade he was from his gold. Big Steve does a great job of getting a hand to near posts shots, so he's got great positioning. Something I always look for in keepers is their ability to make mistakes. Big Steve does not make simple mistakes, which I love about him. However, unfortunately Big Steve does have some flaws, but even the great players do. His passing is mediocre and he is often hesitant in the box (even with the instruction come out for crosses) He also lacks a trait that I have enjoyed in many keepers, which is saves with feet. It's often a very helpful trait in close encounters, which may be a reason for his hesitancy when making saves.

Overall, I love this card. I think he's a great option for people who need french/ligue 1 links. He's a fun player too because he has the five star skills (yes big steve has a wonderful elastico) However, like many keepers he does have some flaws.

NOTE: I hold the opinion that goalkeepers work different for everyone. For instance, Ter Stegan is great for me but I don't like Van De Sar. Keep this in mind if you have extremely differing opinions.

Incredible saves (near post shots can be saved)
Doesn't make silly errors
5 star skills
fun
french/ligue 1 links
fun objective

assertiveness in the box
passing could be better
no saves with feet trait

Formation: 41212-2

Position: GK

Games: 15

GPG: 0.00

APG: 0.00

4.0

Overall

5.0

Value

4.0

5.0

Stamina

Pace (5/10)

Shooting (5/10)

Passing (7/10)

Dribbling (10/10)

Defending (9/10)

Physicality (7/10)

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