Filip Kostic looked like a great cheap SBC for good value, but when used in-game he was not up to standard. Although having 90 paces, he seems slow and can't outrun defenders such as Van Dijk, Varane or Lacroix. I played him as a box to box LM, as his defending stats didn't seem too bad, but every time he'd win the ball he immediately loses it as he has low balance and agility. His right side that he was defending was always open to counterattack, as when the play shifted he was always very slow to turn and accelerate to where he need be. Overall Kostic was a card that after 8 games I got fed up with and swapped him out for Kingsley Coman.
Pace- Stats seem fine, but in-game he feels really slow to use
Shooting- His long shots and shot power mean he is actually decent in the long-range. His finishing and composure mean that if he is in the position to shoot he can finish, the problem is that his always late to arrive in those positions.
Passing- His passing is sub-par, with easy passes to strikers, centrebacks and cdms being played too short or in the wrong direction. His crossing, however, is incredible, linking up with Karim the Dream with his 94 crossing.
Dribbling- Ball control is fine, being able to control the ball and bring it down. Only problem is that with 3 star skills, 80 agility and 82 Balance, his card easily loses the ball in 1 on 1 scenarios.
Defending- For a left mid his defending is actually decent, and if you needed a defensive lm then he could work with a shadow.
Physicality- His Stamina is amazing, problem is that his speed to attack and defend doesn't match it. Average aggression and strength means that majority of the time he will not win a shoulder to shoulder.