Player Review
87 - Flashback SBC
Got the card for the sentimental value since I played Fifa for far too long:)
He feels very nice in game, tried both with Hunter and Engine, and Engine is by far the preferred style. Why not Hawk? Just wanted to see what his max shooting felt like, use hawk if you like.
He finishes 95% of the chances, 90 if the keeper is broken. His short passing feels quite good, haven't encountered any issues with it. I pair him up top with SS Ben Yedder, since I do feel he is most effective when paired with an agile speedster. Yedder creates, Pato finishes. As simple as that.
His heading is very good as well, and he does not get bodied by defenders easily.
AI runs are quite nice, he makes the runs when they are truly necessary, and not like other high/low strikers that just run as quickly as they can to the opposition's box. Probably better suited for the slower buildup playstyle, not the R1 through ball.
Even though he has 4* WF, it does feel more of a 4.5. Unless you shoot from an absurd angle with his left foot, it will be on target. His finesse shots are nice inside the box, outside of it haven't had too much luck yet, but I mainly use Coutinho for those, so not a big issue.
In conclusion, he is quite similar to FB Benzema, slightly higher pace, but worse dribbling. If you missed out on him and can fit him in, go for it, you won't be dissapointed. Also, he should get an in-game face soon, so that Maguire looking fridge will finally disappear from the celebration animation. Definitely pair with an agile striker and use as a target man. Have fun and good luck in the upcoming WL lads:)
+ 91 positioning
+ 96 agility
+ 91 pace with no chemstyle
+ good reactions and composure
+ 86 strength
+ solid heading
- 80 stamina (won't last 120 mins, I sub him off after 70)
- 82 balance (92 with engine)