Player Review

97 - Shapeshifters Hero

5.0

One of the best defensive players this game

By CheekylittleRomero, 23-08-2022

Ivan Cordoba is someone I had always wanted in my side from the very start of the game cycle

We had not had a small defender who was both agile and well balanced as well as being overall pacey, the only notable defender small enough before only really being Lisandro Martinez and Franco Baresi, Martinez lacking an end game card and Baresi never being quick enough

Seeing EA remember that they added completely new cards was nice during the FUT Captains promo and again with Shapeshifters, though admittedly the turnout for people playing the game had nearly diminished by this point, including myself over a particularly bad streak of Rivals games leaving me not playing the game till the 2nd or 3rd week of Futties

Cordoba was one those that had re-appeared during the 85x10 addition. I'm very happy to say I packed him, though for how good he is, under 100k for this defender is a steal, even though it is September nearly. Firstly, Pace. His pace is superb, with his acceleration and small stature making him feel electric and if played as a RB in a 4 back formation make it feel easy to charge up the right flank and pass it forward. Notably I only played him RB and CB as even if I didn't have a LB I would hesitate to play him there, which is odd when I've happily played Valverde LB and felt no issues when he has the same weak foot. As a CB the acceleration was obviously a boost as well as still being immensely quick and more than able to catch up with other attackers. He has scored a single header, which was very impressive as he had Van Dijk marking him, but after his defending vs Sancho, it's no real surprise. Passing as mentioned is no issue, I don't usually get to far for him to cross and I prefer a short pass. Dribbling is on a par with passing, nothing spectacular, his movement is great and notably while suffering from severe lag, he did manage to beat 2 attackers and through ball it for his only assist. Defending I won't go into much, his interceptions, tackling and as mentioned his heading for someone so small is probably the best I've used, with Chiellini in 2nd (Best defensive duo and linked with Barella is a deadly trio). Physically hes competent, aggression is certainly noticeable and stamina never warrants any worrying for any drop off in ability. He does not feel massively strong which has crept up like twice when playing Objective Cups.

Easily a 10/10 defender, both slotting in easily as a RB and CB (though if played in a 4 back i recommend RB heavily or have a very tall CB next to him, and when Played CB in a 3 back, he played RCB as I want my central CB to have Med or Low attacking work rates and be the main anchor, whereas Cordoba fits the RCB role perfectly

Pace

Passing (short and basic)

Dribbling (General movement and occasionally the brilliant run past a few players)

Defending 10/10

General Physicals and heading

Nope

Formation: 41212-2

Position: RB

Games: 10

GPG: 0.10

APG: 0.10

5.0

Overall

5.0

Value

5.0

4.5

Stamina

Pace (10/10)

Shooting (6/10)

Passing (7/10)

Dribbling (8/10)

Defending (10/10)

Physicality (9/10)

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