Player Review
98 - Premium SBC
For those that just want the short version: this card is insane. On a level with top-tier Icons like R9, Pele, Cruyff, Eusebio and all of the crazy new promo cards. Obviously the stats would suggest that, but in-game Bale truly is on another level.
I've used Bale as a striker in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Moments Cruyff at CAM and they were an insane duo during the 10 games that I've already tried them together. All of the games were played in Division 1, since I couldn't be bothered to really play Rivals in the last couple of months.
Bales finishing is top tier and the only thing missing to make it absolutely perfect would be a 5 star weak foot (and maybe the finesse trait for some, but I don't really use finesse shots that often with my strikers). He did hit the post two times with his right foot, but still converted almost all of his chances and his left foot is just a missile launcher. It doesn't matter from where or how you shoot with his left, it will probably go in. One thing that especially stood out to me were his chip shots, which are perfect like every time.
His dribbling is also amazing, not as good as that of a Cruyff, Garrincha or Insigne EOAE, but he does feel really good on the ball and the skill moves are executed very fast which works great in tight spaces.
The physicality is another factor that adds to the insanity that is this card. Bale is very much able to wall off defenders (even the likes of Chiellini EOAE and Militao TOTS) to get his shot off.
If you have the fodder to do this card right now, do it. If you do not have the fodder to do this card right now, wait for the fodder packs in a few days and do it then. It's worth it.
- Shooting
- Passing
- Dribbling
- 5 Star Skills
- Physicality
- upgraded Work Rates
- Stamina