Player Review
89 - TOTY Honourable Ment
I was hesitant when I first heard about this SBC because his base stats always looked phenomenal in previous FIFA's but his average body type meant he always fell short and felt clunky in game, BUT this year they have upgraded his body type to unique and my god .. WHAT. A. CARD.
Now I know this may sound crazy but i've used baby Eusebio (89 rated) in draft a few times and let me tell you there is not much difference between the two, Martinez slightly edges 89 Eusebio (who has 2325 total in game stats) with 2334 total in game stats and you really feel those stats in game, he scored some outrageous goals for me (YouTube link for the short review attached) clutching numerous times and managing to get me to division one for the first time ever in my FIFA career.
I am struggling to find something wrong with this card and I urge you to bite the bullet and complete this SBC, and before you ask, YES, you can play him on 8 chem, its all I managed to get him on and he is outscoring my Messi & flashback Icardi.
I found the basic chem style worked best as it boosted him in all the right areas but you could also get away with using an engine.
He worked best in a 4222 formation with stay forward and get in behind instructions, second striker with mixed attack and come back on defence instructions (to help build up play), both cams on balanced instructions and get forward, both CDM's stay back while attacking, cut passing lanes and cover wing.
YouTube 3 minute review link: CAN YOU PLAY TOTY MARTINEZ ON 8 CHEM? FIFA 22 - YouTube
- Acceleration (bursts through defences)
- Attack positioning (hardly ever offside and pops up in great positions)
- Finishing (He just doesn't miss inside the box)
- Agility & balance (feels nimble on the ball compared to previous FIFA's)
- Strength & aggression (excellent in 1v1 situations)
- He's available for 30 days
- Coming up against him in weekend league