Reviews
88 - TOTS
Hi guys, I wanted to talk about this Livramento card. I don't understand how he's only 40k. Very fast with good defending and physicality and also solid passing. He's the best prem rb so I recommend it to you if he fits in your team
pace (he's damn fast)
defending (it's decent, usually rb's have lower defending)
passing aint the best but its actually more than decent
physicality
links
high med (he can left spaces for your opponent)
that's all, maybe the 2* skills for somebody, but I guess that nobody do flicks with a rb
In terms of Value for money, one of the best RBs on the game.
I was previously using 87 Tavernier, 89 Trent, and then Moments Dest in a Laliga defence who I have to say is still in my opinion, the best RB in the game in terms of value for money. Livra had big shoes to fill, and although he's not quite Dest standard, he's still a very dependable RB.
I've tried him on Anchor, Backbone, Guardian and Sentinel, all for over 10 games each and personally think Backbone is best
Pace
Personally, I don't think his pace needs a boost at all. Doesn't feel quite 99 like Dest's base pace stat did, but more than enough to catch up with almost any opponent. Only one I've noticed him struggle to contain is TOTS Jota who seems to have 200 pace.
Defending
Solid standing and sliding tackles and makes some quality interceptions. Deals well with agile, fast opponents. Again, not the very best but perfectly good enough.
Passing
Could do with a boost since his 81 base Vision does mean some crosses and long passes go astray, but using him on Backbone gives him almost Trent-like crosses and long passes, so definitely a strongpoint when boosted correctly.
Dribbling
Only real weakness here. his actual dribbling is decent, but the 2* skills are a big issue for me. I'm not a super skilful player but I always forget the 2* skills when going for a roulette or flick-flack and it has caused me to lose possession quite a few times. Remember this though, and you should be fine.
Physicality
Surprisingly good. Looks small and nimble so thought it'd be a weakpoint but actually wins most headers against wingers or similarly sized strikers and the stamina lasts all game. 96 aggression is a big positive too.
Shooting
Again, surprisingly good- scored a couple of good goals where he's ran the length of the pitch on a counter attack- much better than most wingbacks.
Overall
Overall, I'd definitely recommend if you need a pretty cheap Prem RB. If you only need an English one, I'd recommend 87 Tavernier or TOTS Trent, since i found them more effective, but for those vital Prem links, Livra is a solid defender who can definitely be used as an attacking RB on Backbone. Personally think he's better than any of Trent's cards except TOTS, which is 3 times the price, so if you're on a budget, give him a shot.
Very Fast without a boost
Great passing on Backbone
Solid all round defender
Great physicality
4* WF
Stamina lasts all game
Great links
2* skills is a big flaw
There are definitely better RBs out there, but most at a much higher price or much harder to link.