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The Galloping Major - Ferenc Puskás

By OnkelCze, 26-05-2022

I'd like to prelude this review with a little context and to apologize for any potential spelling/grammatical errors, as English isn't my native language. Whenever I started playing this FIFA about 2 weeks after release I always had my eyes on this special player right here.

I was very intrigued by his real life story, how he was unable to play after leaving Hungarian football and the general impact he had on the game even at a later age, when he lit up Spain and Europe paired up with the equally legendary Alfredo Di Stefano. Add to this how unique of a player he is in FIFA, I wanted to get my hands on any version I could for quite some time.

When the SBC for his Prime dropped a while ago I completed it instantly, and he proved to be a formidable force in my attack for quite a while. I did the 93+ moments SBC a few days ago hoping for something good or useable at least, but I would've never imagined to see the Hungarian flag appear, and my absolute dream player to walk out. Save to say I was elated(dupe theory proven once more btw). Having used him for 41 games in Elite division on Next gen Xbox, I feel compelled to write my first ever review on Futbin, due to how special of a player he is.

Pace: 9/10

This card is quick, seriously quick. He will get caught on rare occasions but he comfortably outpaces most CBs you will come up, against, leaving the likes of FB Varane or Joe Gomez in the dust. If this guy gets even a modicum of space he will exploit it with his crazy initial burst of pace.

Shooting: 10/10

The major flaw with his Prime was obviously the 3 Star WF, a Problem this card doesn't have. Due to his 97 shot power any shot on his right will feel as if it's actually a 5 Star WF in the box, and he's even scored from outside the box with his right for me on occasion, something the Prime simply isn't capable of. His left foot is simply automatic though, absolutely the most lethal finisher I have ever used. Outside foot shots and Finesses are just broken on his left and he's capable of scoring from pretty much anywhere in the final third with them if you have enough space. This is probably the very best aspect of this card.

Passing: 9/10

In the squad I linked I have Puskás on the drift wide instruction in order to get him into positions where he can cross the ball to CR7, a job he honestly excels at. I've also tried him on an engine and it makes his crosses or long passes that much better still. I imagine he has good enough passing to a point where you could also use him a playmaker deeper in the field or a winger even, I feel his finishing prowess would be wasted there however. Nontheless this guy can hit any pass you ask of him with pinpoint precision 9 times out of 10, hence the rating.

Dribbling: 9.5/10

Probably the biggest improvent over the Prime besides the WF upgrade was the added balance, with the obvious addition of the 5 Star SM. Hitting those skills with Puskás gives you that little bit of extra space you need in the box to win those tight games sometimes. Additonally he just feels so silky smooth on the ball, being able to change direction quickly and leave defenders tackling air, just like he did in that magical 6-3 victory over England at Wembley, the game this card is inspired by. EA really did do his performance Justice in that respect.

Physicality 8.5/10

Obviously he's no Weghorst or CR7 in terms of his physical strength, I've still found him to have that BS factor sometimes where, no matter what my opponent does they will not be able to outmuscle Puskás. I suppose this is the stocky Body Type paying dividends, note that he does get outmuscled by dudes like Varane sometimes though. Using a Hawk also helps here, and I'm still torn myself on whether to stick with Hawk or Engine. Stamina really isn't an issue at 93 for me either, he won't be gassed until the end of a 90 minute game unless you just sprint up and down the field with him.

All in all he is simply streets ahead of his prime, and any other attacker I've used this year. Is he end game? I do believe he is, comfortably so.

So this section is dedicated to cons, and I honestly have no Idea what to write here. Lack of a 5 star WF doesn' hurt him in the slightest and he'd probably be the most broken card ever if he had it. Adressing his price perhaps, would he be worth the 3.3 Million coins he is going for on Xbox? I don't know really, but it's more so that I don't like investing that many coins into just one Player in general. If you do have the coins though and you want to get a Player with it I say you can go for it, he has really blown me away thus far, and I'm sure he will blow you away too!

I hope you enjoyed reading through this rather long winded review of mine, wishing only the best to everyone who has taken the time to read this!

Formation: 41212-2

Position: ST

Games: 49

GPG: 1.86

APG: 0.41

5.0

Overall

4.0

Value

5.0

4.5

Stamina

Pace (9/10)

Shooting (10/10)

Passing (9/10)

Dribbling (10/10)

Defending (1/10)

Physicality (8/10)

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