Player Review
87 - Flashback SBC
Once I saw this card was leaked, I went ahead and prepared my team for the arrival of Pato. This card brings back all the nostalgia of Fifa 11 and Fifa 12 with the teams alongside Ibra, Ronaldinho and Jovetic. Just a shame he doesn't have the 5* skills, but he makes up for it.
I was very very very lucky to pack Mid R9 in my 2nd Base to Mid Icon Pack. So I've always been ready for Pato with that green link, alongside WW Coutinho as well. All the games I've played has been either Rivals (Div1) or Champs and he's out performed R9 in a lot of them, although R9 still produces his magic alongside him. Pato, R9 and Coutinho are a great trio.
Pace - 9/10. His acceleration seems to be incredible, if there's a gap to break through, just tap that right stick that way and he's gone. No one has yet to catch him once he's broken through, not many cards can say that.
Shooting - 10/10. He is so clinical, I feel like once I'm through 1on1, I just can't miss. I've scored some insane goals, just messing about with him and he's actually scored them. One example, was a acrobatic effort from a very tight angle that somehow snuck in.
Passing - 8/10. His link up play with R9 and Coutinho is very good, his high short passing stat (87) aids this. Cute little 1-2s around the edge of the box are pretty much effortless.
Dribbling - 9/10. I use the Finisher chem style with Pato, to boost his agility, balance and dribbling. So for me, his dribbling is very good. His 99 agility is very noticeable, and this aids his acceleration in being able to just fly away from defenders with ease. The skill moves are very quick and effortless too, there's not often a time where he gets stuck after doing a skill, like with some players.
Defending - N/A. Irrelevant.
Physical - 8/10. Going to give this an 8, because his jumping is class, for someone who is 5'9. He out jumps a lot of players, he just hangs in the air to meet the ball. His strength (86) is also pretty noticeable. He can hold the ball up fairly well, against the obvious monsters, Koulibaly, VVD and co, he can get overpowered predictably easy some times. But he'll buy you enough time to just trap it and lay it off somewhere else. Most wingbacks he won't have an issue with, strength wise. Stamina wise. I haven't had to sub him off at all really. I know he has 80 stamina, but he doesn't seem to get overly affected by this, I don't know if its just the H/L work-rate that keeps up front and he doesn't come back to defend at all, which isn't an issue.
Pace - Seems very quick, will fly away from most players.
Shooting - Doesn't really seem to miss for me, in the box is very clinical. Outside the box, can be hit or miss, but who isn't.
Passing - Solid, link up play with others is good.
Dribbling - Agility and dribbling are both very good. Help to get that extra bit of space for a shot.
Physical - Strong enough to hold players off, great in the air and stamina isn't an issue.
4* skills, there are enough 4* skills to enjoy this card more.
4* weak foot, very solid. Will score great goals with both feet.
Honestly can't think of a bad thing to say about Pato. Whether it's just the nostalgic bias, I'm not sure. But I've had some serious fun with this card. Can't see me trading him out for anyone in the foreseeable future.