Player Review

93 - Rare

5.0

If you're thinking of buying Messi

By stuntmanjoe97, 28-10-2020

I packed untradeable Messi in an objectives pack, week 3 after release (I know, outrageous). I followed up my luck with packing untradeable Hazard & De Jong, as well as a shinny Tradable Varane.

My team is I think pretty solid for this stage of the day, however I must say Messi is by far, the stand alone great. Messi plays with the Hunter chemistry style with 10 chemistry as my Right Winger

Pace: 94 (Base: 85)

Feels: 9/10

Messi is not necessarily the fastest winger on the game, and with new special cards being introduced at such a fast rate, I'm sure there will be many other wingers who are significantly faster. However in saying that, Messi is not slow and his positioning really makes up for the slightly lowered pace. I find often that once he has the space between the defender he is hard to catch.

My advise, Do not be off put from this stat.

Shooting: 95 (Base: 92)

Feels: 10/10

I cannot fault this stat. Best shot I have seen since FIFA 11 Kaka. His finesse shots are utter outrageous, his volleys are absolute dynamite. He's even scored a couple headers. Struggle to put it into words how good this guys shot is.

Passing: 91

Feels: 9/10

His passing is very, very good. However ties me into my biggest dislike about Messi. Being really picky, playing Messi on the right means he is often required to cross with his right foot, although this does not often cause a problem, it has led to him missing crosses on a couple of occasions. It would be nice if he was fully comfortable with his right. However his inside cut ins are undefeated, so this is certainly manageable.

Dribbling: 95

Feels: 10/10

Can't fault this, the ball control and movement is so smooth with Messi. Just looks and feels so clean. I do like my skill moves and this guy is perfect for it. Although he does not have 5*, the skills he can perform are sufficient for any situation and his execution of each move just feels so good.

Defence: 38

Feels: 5/10

Who is using Messi to defend? Kind of irrelevant stat however is good at tracking back and has made numerous interceptions that have lead to goal scoring opportunities.

Physical: 65

Feels: 7/10

As far as wingers go he has sufficient physical. Diving into the stats, he doesn't have the highest stamina however he has never been "blown out" for me by the 90th minute. I could potentially see this becoming a problem in Weekend League Extra Time. Messi can hold his own,, his dribbling, passing and positioning often means that strength is not required.

Overall 9.5/10

Being really picky 5* / 5* and he's a 10/10. But I would highly advise you give him a go if your thinking about it.

Insane dribbling
Unreal shot (Volley's feel so good)
Left footed finesse shots
Passing (most notably long passing)

4 Star weak foot
4 Star skill moves

Formation: 433-4

Position: RW

Games: 42

GPG: 1.60

APG: 1.21

5.0

Overall

4.5

Value

5.0

4.5

Stamina

Pace (9/10)

Shooting (10/10)

Passing (9/10)

Dribbling (10/10)

Defending (5/10)

Physicality (7/10)

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