Player Review
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If I were to name one appeal that football videogames have for me, I would say that it is the fact that I can use some of the best footballers in history, link them up and let them shine together, even if on a virtual pitch.
So I was more than overjoyed that the time has come for me to be able to afford mid Ronaldinho on FUT 22. I was slowly approaching his price tag of 2 million coins on the market and could already hear a distant sound of samba in my ears. This Brazilian then-wonderkid first caught my eye during 2002 World Cup and instantly ignited my passion for football. And I am convinced that it is the case for not just me, since Ronaldinho inspired the whole generation of youngsters, showing that football can be played with a smile on your face.
So it was my turn to express the gratitude and use Ronaldinho's card in FIFA to the best of my abilities. If I succeeded or not please judge as always from the attached highlights.
I used him in 4-2-2-2 formation as a left striker on false 9 instruction because I really wanted to get him involved in the build-up as well as in front of the goal. And he completely elevated my team, his unpredictibility and flair on the ball bamboozling my opponents. I only wish he had a little bit leaner body type in game and a tad better balance (there is simply no way Ronaldinho in around 2002 was that bulky, I re-watched footage from WC 2002 and Ronaldinho's body was 100% Copacabana level back then). And concerning his balance, I just wish he did not stumble that much when tackled by opponents or while making offensive runs. But I think that is the problem of FIFA in general, players running in straight lines forward even on directed runs, player lock-on being too ineffective to use. My point is that you simply want to see the best players perform in the best way possible.
But did these issues I encountered prevent me from having fun with this card, absolutely not.