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5.0

Roman.... INCREDIBLE on the ball

By dedset, 11-10-2021

Juan Román Riquelme is incredible on the ball in everything attack.

The squad (linked in the review) I play him in gets changed to the mentioned 4-2-3-1 in-game with David Alaba going to CDM, Hateboer going to RB, and Dumfries going to CB.

While clearly, he is not the fastest as middle cam in a 4-2-3-1 you don't need the extra speed.

His passing is are pinpoint with speed and curve. with both feet due to that 4* WF. If you get him on the ball and you got runs behind the backline count on this man to get that ball inch-perfect to your attacker most of the time.

Dribbling is the best I've used so far in this game and this includes players like Dybala, Insigne, Salah, and saint-maximin, etc. The 5* skills is the cherry on top and make the card really enjoyable to use if you know a few skill moves.

Shooting and longshots are good but not as good as KDB, Bruno Fernandes for example but finesse shots outside the box are incredible with that really good curve. Finishing is amazing for a midfielder and along as I remember to not finesse in the box he scores almost every shot you'll take.

Off-the-ball performance is good when on attack and okay at best in defense. He makes good runs but when trying to run behind the backline you need a really good timed ball or defenders will catch him, saying that the pace does feel a lot more like 80-85 when he's running off the ball. Defensively he is obviously not built for it with 32 defense but he does have a nice 72 strength that will sometimes win physical battles with midfielders and take the ball from the but tackling is not happening.

In conclusion, best CAM I've used so far along as you play him in the center of the pitch. Pace doesn't let me down and the passing and dribbling is insane with shooting being more than good enough.

Shooting - Finesse longshots, Finishing.

Dribbling - Everything. Quite literally the only downside I can see is agility but he somehow still slides past defenders.

Passing - Curve, accuracy long passing, and Free kicks.

Off-the-ball performance going forward and his runs into space.

Defense - everything about it really, but as said he only has 32 defense so what can you expect.

Off-the-ball performance defensively he does get a few interceptions but don't expect it. The only positive side is the 72 strength which can sometimes make you win the ball from other midfielders.

Stamina - he does get tired after about 70 minutes of play but can remain useful all the way to the 90th minute but if you want more speed going forward sub him off at around 70-80 minutes played.

Pace - only if you cant handle players with lower than 80-85. for me, not a con but for some, it might be hence a 7 out of 10

Formation: 4231

Position: CAM

Games: 74

GPG: 0.76

APG: 1.05

5.0

Overall

4.5

Value

5.0

3.5

Stamina

Pace (7/10)

Shooting (9/10)

Passing (10/10)

Dribbling (10/10)

Defending (3/10)

Physicality (6/10)

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