Player Review
90 - Headliners
Dropped a review of this guys 87 card and every time I've tried a different version of him I never think he can get better. Holy sh*t. Generally even better to what his SIF is like and that in my opinion was one of the best midfielders I used in the game so far.
Because it's a headliner, its more than likely going to be upgraded. Currently is one of the best players in the Serie A in a dominating Inter side and plays a huge role for them. I think they will get the wins under their belt but even if they don't I cant put it past him bagging a couple of IF cards.
Used him for 33 games now across Elite Division and in Champs. Yesterday I stopped on 14 wins 1 loss and he was one of the most visibly impactful player I had.
Had him in rdm in 4231 with Cut Passing Lanes, Get Forward, Cover Centre. I did try Cover Wing as well and he works very well with it, either way its preference. I use him with Hawk so I can get some pace, shooting and boost a little physical too. I tried him defensive with Shadow and would recommend it, but because of the work rates, stamina etc, I think he's wasted at sitting back defending.
Pace- Solid. Good acceleration and recovers well, but when he's attacking for me, he's quicker than most cdm's so he get past them quite easily when running onto the ball.
Shooting- I don't get the most chances to shoot with him but when I have he's made them count. Inside the box finishing is very good, and tbf his outside the box shooting is quite is not half bad either. For me he'll always hit the target but as an attacking cdm, his shooting is class.
Passing- Pirlo can eat his heart out. He's quick on the ball and gets the ball off quick. Driven passing, long passing are very good. He's very composed on the ball and does pass a lot of complexed passes off when he's under pressure.
Dribbling- Said the same about his 87, its Messi. Glides with the ball at his feet and makes up for him having 3* skills as well. He's very agile on the ball so turns very well with the ball at his feet while sprinting too.
Defending- To compare him to someone id say it's like WW Guendouzi. His defending is alright when looking at the stats, but he defends like a gladiator. He's aggressive when winning the ball, but also his AI defending and intercepting is very good as well.
Physical and W/R- 99 stamina with High/High. Don't need to comment on this. Hawk gives him that little bit more aggression and strength and he lives up to the stat boosts as well. Doesn't give the ball up easy and doesn't stop battling for it either.
Height isn't really a problem either. He isn't the tallest but does have a good leap on him to win the header.
3* Skills and Weak Foot- I think this is very subjective to players based on how you play. For me, these stars don't bother me as I think his weak foot feels like a 4*, but I also don't like to pull off skills moves in a vulnerable position, as I'd rather just get the ball and run with him.