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4.0

Counter the meta

By thepsvlegend, 31-10-2020

I picked up Ruud because I wanted to try something else. I don't like to play on the counter like everybody on this meta. of course, there were multiple options to choose from. However, I had a limited amount of money and untradeables in my club. I went for Ruud because I'm Dutch and a PSV fan. I played Ruud in different formations. I started off with him at striker in a 4231 formation. while using this formation, I didn't feel like he maximized his potential. he had to run too much. so I changed it to 4222. when using this formation a lot of options are available to utilize Ruud to his maximum potential. His stats are from the the 3rd weekend league games. I am a div 2 player who always stops with weekend league when reaching gold 3.

Ruud is great inside of the box. pass the ball to him and he will use his body to keep the defenders from the ball. however, when doing this you do need to turn and shoot fast. Otherwise, defenders will stalk him and you won't be able to run away from them. Besides his ability to turn and shoot he can also finess from outside of the box. when he has a bit of space the goalie won't know what happened to him. Finally, he has great positioning. So when you cross the ball Ruud will be there. Ruud will not hesitate and he will score. due to the fact, he has other stats instead of pace he can play against meta defenses. varane and gomes can struggle against Ruud when used correctly. of course, using Ruud like rashford or martial will be hopeless against varane. but when used as described above he is lethal.

while pressing on the opponent Ruud takes the ball away. With only 38 defending he did his utmost to get the ball from the defenders. with his physical, he managed to get the ball from many defenders. those defenders are not the op meta picks.

Ruud also has his flaws. as you already could tell his positives always had something to do with scoring goals. while playing those 28 games he only had 8 assists. his passing is just bad. do not expect crosses or gallery play. just pass the ball to Ruud and he will score. do not pass the ball with Ruud.

overall I am positive about Ruud. Like I stated above his finishing is great and he has enough pace to play with. He does need to fit your playstyle. I wouldn't use him if you are a meta pace *****. i would recommend him if you want to enjoy FIFA and counter the meta pace *****.

Shooting, every shot with his right foot is a goal, he can score with his left foot but he wont be able to finess them in the far corner.

Physical, van Dijk wont touch the ball while holding L2.

Dribbling, wont walk past 3 man

passing, wont pass the ball to 3 man

Formation: 4222

Position: ST

Games: 28

GPG: 2.04

APG: 0.29

4.0

Overall

4.0

Value

5.0

3.5

Stamina

Pace (7/10)

Shooting (10/10)

Passing (4/10)

Dribbling (6/10)

Defending (7/10)

Physicality (9/10)

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