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91 - ShowDown SBC
4.5
Paquito “the GOAT” Álcacer
By ItsMendo, 22-05-2021

Hello everybody! First of all, I hope every single person that is reading this is having a good day. Last but not least, I’m spanish, so sorry if I spell something wrong. Thanks, and let’s get down to business!


When FUTBIN updated and I saw this card, I knew from the very first moment that I needed him. I didn’t care about his stats. I just went to the FUT web app, and did him with fodder I had. And thats how I got Paco, a beautifil and inspiring story. Now seriously, he is a very fun card!


I used him as a ST in this team (https://www.futbin.com/21/squad-builder/8437437/copy). After having dinner, I was ready to spend 3 - 4 hours trying this card, in a total of 22 matches. So, let’s check out all the points.


ATTACKING:


Paco’s positioning is pretty good. With his Medium / Low workrates he always stays close to recieve a pass (with balanced tactics), but high enough to start a run. Apart from positioning, I thought he was going to get outshined by Isak. I was WRONG. If he gets into the box, he is very clinical, and he is also not bad at a reasonable distance. His dribbling is by miles better than Isak’s. Those stats, boosted with a marksman, with his body type, are a deadly combination. Just do a few skills and dribbles and you will get a shot in no time.


PASSING:


You may be asking, why did I separate passing from attacking? Simple, passing can be used also in defense. As you can see, he has decent stats in vision and short pass, that is what we look for in a ST.


PACE:


He is definetly not 91, I feel it like 93 - 95. But as always in this FIFA, he could not outrun Varane or Mendy.


PHYSICAL:


He is pretty strong and gets the ball easy on pressure, but as long as I keep Isak in my team, Isak will be my tank. Stamina is not bad, but I always had to switch him on the upper 70s


GENERAL OPINION:


Pretty good card for its price with an upgrade chance. I would definetly do him if he fits in your team.


That said, thanks for taking your time to read this and, again, have a nice day!

Pace


Shooting


Dribbling


4 and 4 (if you use skills, just get Mbappe)

Maybe stamina, but is not a big problem

Formation: 4312
Position: ST
Games: 22
GPG: 1.18
APG: 0.68
4.5
Overall
4.0
Value
4.5
GC
4.0
Stamina
Pace (9/10)
Shooting (10/10)
Passing (8/10)
Dribbling (10/10)
Defending (7/10)
Physicality (9/10)
5.0
Amazing Striker
By colesak, 05-07-2021

This guy has been an absolute steal for me since placing him into my lineup. People are going to bash his work rates or his pacing not being top tier. But for me the style of gameplay works perfectly.


DISCLAIMER: I love to use a La Liga sqaud, just a personal preference not saying that this is the best at all option out there. I also am a huge advocate on chemistry (both team and player). I feel that there is a big difference in how the AI interacts the the player benefits in game is incredible. Also to be honest if you are a bad player at FIFA having the best players in the game helps, but in no way is a guarantee that you will win. So understanding that I hope that the review helps.


He is an absolute banger from outside of the box. I personally prefer the HAWK Chemistry style which puts his shooting stats at 98 overall (only one that is below 90 is penalties (but I use other players for penalties) His dribbling is excellent in tight spaces and he really can maneuver his way through the box. With the HAWK the added benefit of the jumping and strength really helps his aerial game. He is quite effective for someone of his size and his speed helps him to out run defenders. Now bear in mind speed when dribbling is considerably slower than when without the ball, which is the case with everyone, speed dribblers included; so speedy defenders may catch him. However, with some skill moves and/or switching to his 4* weak foot he does fine. I love cutting back with him and hitting the bender (99 long shots, 99 curve) around the keeper to the far post.


The work rates work great for my 4-3-3 (4) formation. I typically play extremely defensive. Even then, I have no trouble countering and he is always in a great position to counter and get behind the defense for the break. Even using him as the point man to have him hold in the center and swing the ball to the wings or send the give and go to my CAM. Work rates, when you understand them can be extremely useful if your play style suits those particular rates. I've used High/High work rates for ST and these players are just always out of position and offsides for me. So if they work for you great. If you have him and your absolutely cannot deal with them then swap up the tactics and/or change formations a bit.

Pace and Shooting, absolute beast with the Hawk Chem Style

Work Rates, if you play a counter attack style of gameplay

Physical Attributes suprisingly good for someone of his height and body type

Height and Body Type, depending on play style

Work Rates, depending on play style

Passing, lower than some other top tier strikers

Formation: 433-4
Position: ST
Games: 206
GPG: 1.79
APG: 0.97
5.0
Overall
5.0
Value
5.0
GC
5.0
Stamina
Pace (10/10)
Shooting (10/10)
Passing (9/10)
Dribbling (9/10)
Defending (4/10)
Physicality (8/10)
5.0
BRILLIANT KNIGHT
By FortZim, 06-06-2021

here we go, when this ShowDown SBC came I do it for two reasons

for link with my la liga players and I have tried it in the previous FIFA

when I first played him, he's was amazing I didn't expect him to be Upgraded

After the upgrade, he became an all-around striker

You feel so much fun when you play with him


I played over 70 matches with him

GOALS 112 - Assists 60

Pace - With HAWK 99/97 enough to get behind Defense


Shooting - already he's Master this only click R1+O ball will be inside the window


Dribbling - He is extremely responsive


Passing - not bad


Physical - give him HAWK and he will be fine


Curve 99


He's good at headers

I can't find any cons about this PACO

Formation: 41212
Position: ST
Games: 73
GPG: 1.53
APG: 0.82
5.0
Overall
4.0
Value
4.5
GC
4.5
Stamina
Pace (9/10)
Shooting (10/10)
Passing (7/10)
Dribbling (10/10)
Defending (3/10)
Physicality (8/10)
5.0
No Paco no party
By JollyIsOk, 31-05-2021

This is my first review in here so I'm sorry if it's not that good.

As a BvB / Dortmund fan I've gotta pick this guy up even though he didn't get upgraded I would still use him for my BvB past and present team.

As it turned out Villeral won and paco got a +2 upgrade and this guy looks sick especially that 1 extra skill moves.

Give him a marksman and he's 97 rated so basically moments R9.

I used him in 28 games of champs.

  • Pace: His pace is good enough so I didn't use engine/hawk/hunter.

He's quite small being 5'9 so he'll feel a bit fast

8/10


  • Shooting: His shooting is really good he feels like he has 5* weak foot.

What really helps with the amount of goals he got was his positioning and smoothness of his skills.

Although he's 5'9 he can score headers easily if you cross them near post surprisingly outjumping the defenders.

His shots are filled with such POWER he could break the net and the keeper itself.

10/10


  • Passing: His passing isn't that great but good enough to move the ball around.

Tip from me would be don't try long passing with him

7/10


  • Dribbling: His dribbling is actually quite smooth (maybe because I use Marksman on him).

With the added skill moves he can skill through defenders easily as his skills are actually smooth and fast.

Also with his height 93 agility and balance is really good meaning he can twist and turn easily.

9/10


  • Physicality: He doesn't get bullied by defenders much but his physicality is decent or good enough to hold the ball

7/10

I don't see much cons in this card but if I have to pick one is probably his physical and the fact he's expired

Formation: 41212-2
Position: ST
Games: 28
GPG: 1.79
APG: 0.21
5.0
Overall
4.5
Value
4.0
GC
5.0
Stamina
Pace (8/10)
Shooting (10/10)
Passing (7/10)
Dribbling (9/10)
Defending (5/10)
Physicality (7/10)
4.5
Underrated ShowDown Card
By YouKnowWho, 24-05-2021

Hello everyone, YouKnowWho here. Today i will review this Paco alacacer card.

So i'm playing in PC and his record is 4 games 11 goals in division rivals. Max pace and shooting with hunter is crazy, and with 91 agility this card is perfect.

Long passingH isel a bit of a problem if you play with 2 strikers but okay for a 1 striker formation. Overall this is a good card. Last of the review is villareal has a small chance of beating Man United, so upgrades on this card will be hard to get.

  • 90 Stamina
  • 99 Pace with hunter
  • 99 Shooting With hunter
  • 921 agility
  • Finesse shots
  • Long Passing
  • Strength
  • Aggression
  • Crossing
  • Injury Prone
Formation: 442
Position: ST
Games: 4
GPG: 2.75
APG: 1.00
4.5
Overall
4.0
Value
5.0
GC
4.0
Stamina
Pace (9/10)
Shooting (9/10)
Passing (8/10)
Dribbling (8/10)
Defending (4/10)
Physicality (7/10)