Player Review

89 - Headliners

4.5

Solid attacker, though not without his wekanesses

By EdBennett, 13-02-2022

Bought for 31k, I wasn't really expecting that much since he's oddly cheap for the stats he has. However, I was pretty surprised as he's single-handedly won me a good few games.

Used as a CAM on Engine

Pace

Pace is very okay, he's not rapid but he's certainly not slow either. He won't outpace many wingbacks so I'd recommend using him down the centre, and he's quick enough to get past most CBs I've faced.

Shooting

Shooting is off the scale, every shot seems to go in and his weakfoot with shots feels like 5*. Shot power feels beyond 99 and his volleys are sublime, no weaknesses here at all

Passing

Passing is very good, one of the reasons I'd definitely recommend using him as a CAM, as when combined with his strength really helps him hold up the ball and create play nicely

Dribbling

Dribbling is by far his biggest weakness. Even on engine he turns like a cargo ship run aground. Close dribbling when not sprinting is good but the second he runs he's going in one direction and nothing is stopping him, so definitely make use of his passing and don't try and out dribble opponents.

Physicality

He's built like a brick shithouse and it would take an IED to push him off the ball, his strength feels 99 and I've never had an opponent out physical him before. Heading is exceptional too and 97 stamina is a huge win.

Overall

Overall, he's a very solid attacking option if you're a bit broke like me. Although his dribbling is pretty piss poor, he more than makes up for it with his explosive shots, decent pace and fantastic passing. he's also always in the right position at the right time to poach goals and his heading ability is out of this world. He won't be for everyone, but he's definitely worth a try.

Quick

Exceptional shooting

Very good passing

Very strong

Heading is second to none

97 Stamina

Great links

Can be a real game-changer

Dribbling is not great

Quite clunky

Formation: 41212-2

Position: CAM

Games: 27

GPG: 1.33

APG: 1.41

4.5

Overall

5.0

Value

5.0

Stamina

Pace (8/10)

Shooting (10/10)

Passing (8/10)

Dribbling (7/10)

Defending (4/10)

Physicality (10/10)

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