Player Review

91 - Flashback SBC

4.5

Top Quality all-round striker

By EdBennett, 20-01-2022

His stats for the price appeared to be a steal and since most of his SBCs can be done with fodder, I gave it a go.

Initially I was a little disappointed, since I was sort of expecting some R9 style performances, though once I got used to his play style, I've found he's been fantastic

Attributes

Pace- Rapid on engine, I tried him on Artist to get his agility up to 95, though he was lacking a little bit of pace. on Engine even on 8 chem, his pace feels 99

Shooting- Fantastic finishing in the box. His 98 reactions and 95 composure I think make a huge difference to this, he'll score brilliant finishes from really awkward positions that i wouldn't bother shooting in with other strikers- I've found him to be a real game-changer in this way.

Only downside is his 80 longshots, though if you need a striker to do longshots, putting him on Hawk could work as it brings that up to 90 and most of his other shooting stats to 99, so you have options is this is a problem.

Weakfoot finishing feels 5* when in the box and the outside of the foot shot trait makes a massive positive difference too.

Dribbling- Dribbling on engine is very good. Although due to him being 5'11 and having 90 strength he is a tiny but clunky- he doesn't spring about like Fekir and Politano who I also use, his ball control and reactions means he is fantastic at close dribbling in the box, which is pretty much where he stays.

Passing- Passing at close range is fantastic, allowing tiki-taka football to happen with ease. Very good at one-touch football, I'm not sure what this is down to, maybe his reactions and composure?

Physicality- He's an unusual player in that he doesn't feel that physical on the ball which I like, but his strength is more than adequate to hold off any defender i've played against. 98 Balance on engine really helps this too.

Heading is brilliant. 99 Jumping, 95 H/A and power header means he gets to almost every aerial ball. helps him hold the ball up really nicely in build up play and scores plenty from crosses too, something I've struggled with in the past.

Overall

Overall I'd 100% recommend to anyone that can link him. An exceptional finisher in the box, with great physicality, pace and dribbling, once you do get used to him you won't want him out of your team at all. His only real downside is linkability- outside of PSG there aren't that many good options to link him with, but there are enough good and fairly cheap PSG cards to link him with if you're prepared to play about with Position Modifiers a bit.

Pace- feels rapid

Shooting- exceptional without a boost

Passing- short passing is brilliant

Dribbling- unconventional style but when you get used to it it's great

Physicality- doesn't feel that physical in game but holds off strong defenders really well and brilliant heading

Agility could be better

82 Stamina

80 Longshots limits your options somewhat

Formation: 4321

Position: ST

Games: 24

GPG: 1.58

APG: 1.13

4.5

Overall

5.0

Value

5.0

4.0

Stamina

Pace (10/10)

Shooting (10/10)

Passing (8/10)

Dribbling (9/10)

Defending (4/10)

Physicality (9/10)

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