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92 - Icon Moments
5.0
Legacy Left back !
By clmei7, 22-03-2022

What are the first 3 things that it comes to your mind when thinking of Roberto Carlos in real life?


  • Freekicks.
  • Shooting from very far.
  • A powerhouse machine on the defense of the galacticos.


Well, you get all of that, you pay a very high price, but this guy delivers everything you need, a top class left back that will score your freekicks better than you can score penaltys, he will make crazy goals from outside of the box, that's cracked honestly.


I have tried his prime and now I have decided to try his moments, honestly the prime didn't really impress me, he was pretty average, I mean, yes he still can bang some goals from outside of the box and you can use him for freekicks, but what you get on the moments is that he has far more agility, his defensive positioning is right on place, and he can make the difference, both defensive and ofensively on your team.


I've paid 1.3M for him, I think you should consider him only if you run a 8/10M team, or if you play with a back 3 and you need a player that can attack very well on the wing and defend. If you can afford him, go for it, you will not be disappointed.

  • Top class defending- he is always on the right place to intercept
  • Freekicks - I don't need to add anything here do I?
  • Outside of the box power shots - you will score, just try it and they will go right in from crazy angles
  • Agility - he turns well, that's a positive point compared with the prime
  • Crossing - if you have a CR7 type of player, just cross with Roberto, and the just siuuuu
  • 2 stars week foot - you really need to rely on his left foot
  • Height - Don't play him as you centerback, he will most probably lose every aerial battle - 1.68m/ 5'6''
Formation: 352
Position: LM
Games: 30
GPG: 0.40
APG: 0.57
5.0
Overall
4.5
Value
5.0
GC
5.0
Stamina
Pace (9/10)
Shooting (8/10)
Passing (8/10)
Dribbling (7/10)
Defending (8/10)
Physicality (8/10)
4.0
Sometimes may be good, sometimes may be...
By Seralactia, 26-05-2022

Okay so, I got Roberto Carlos from Icon Swaps and this guy has performed below my expectations. On face value, this card looks like the best LB in the game, with the exceptions of Cancelo and Marcelo, but played far from that status.


The first thing that I noticed with this card is the inconsistency with passing. He has 76 vision, 84 short and 83 long passing. This ain't it, chief. I've seen this guy misplace easy passes and paired with that 2* WF, if he's put under pressure (83 composure) this guy will easily give the ball away leaving you exposed.


Another issue is dribbling - he's a shorter player (5"6) but only has 80 agility and 80 dribbling... on a 92 PIM card. It's underwhelming, and you can notice it. I originally used an anchor chem style, but changed to artist to give a big boost to passing and dribbling, which helped... a little, but overall it's pretty bad - 3* SM also reduces opportunity to be creative.


Pace and strength were actually really nice - he had the classic Tevez "bulldog like" approach. Could muscle off taller, stronger players with his 84 strength, 87 aggression and 88 balance. Pace was fantastic, no issus there.


Shooting... it's Roberto Carlos... this guy will bang free-kicks, long shots and finish well when in the right areas (as long as it's on his left).


Defensively, he was fine - nothing spectacular, but did the job. What more can you say.


Overall, I regret redeeming this card from icon swaps, but oh well... this dude will remain in my team since I refuse to let the hours of playing squad battles be for nothing. If you're buying him off the market... DON'T. Not if he's going for more than 450-500k, that's the highest I'd value him at - he's going for around 1m at the time of writing this... you lot have too much coins if you're paying that.

  • Shooting
  • Pace
  • Crossing
  • Stamina
  • Free kicks
  • Strength
  • Bad agility, can be hard to turn with
  • Passing is not good - has misplaced simple 5 yard passes for me (83 composure too!)
  • 2* WF, 3* SM - SM not a big issue, but 2* WF is generally concerning
Formation: 4231
Position: LB
Games: 56
GPG: 0.05
APG: 0.14
4.0
Overall
2.0
Value
2.5
GC
5.0
Stamina
Pace (10/10)
Shooting (8/10)
Passing (5/10)
Dribbling (6/10)
Defending (8/10)
Physicality (9/10)