Reviews

( Interesting notes )

This is weird but in reallity no one talks that much about this version of Ronaldinho, so I decided to make the first review of him on Futbin.

I really think that he is kinda a rare icon to pack to be honest.

I bench watched about 50-60 Mid icon packs openings on Youtube and no one managed to pack him, yet 5 or 6 people packed 91 Cruyff who is more expesive and should be more rare by comparison. (Also there is more transfer listings of Cruyff than Ronaldinho on PS, about the double of pages , i don't know, just found it a bit weird.)

Gameplay:

Started in Division 2 again this season and couldnt leave it because of the tryhards flooding the bloody place, I always find it more difficult than Div1 and Elite but then it all changed.

At first I tried to replace Neymar for Ronaldinho on CAM area but I found he is more suited for playing ST with another player besides him.

My main man is just a glitch in game and scores bangers from everywhere. He is rapid, strong, very skillfull and a great dribbler.

I played with Toty messi, Prima zidane but this is the best CAM i used so far.

If I were to name one appeal that football videogames have for me, I would say that it is the fact that I can use some of the best footballers in history, link them up and let them shine together, even if on a virtual pitch.

So I was more than overjoyed that the time has come for me to be able to afford mid Ronaldinho on FUT 22. I was slowly approaching his price tag of 2 million coins on the market and could already hear a distant sound of samba in my ears. This Brazilian then-wonderkid first caught my eye during 2002 World Cup and instantly ignited my passion for football. And I am convinced that it is the case for not just me, since Ronaldinho inspired the whole generation of youngsters, showing that football can be played with a smile on your face.

So it was my turn to express the gratitude and use Ronaldinho's card in FIFA to the best of my abilities. If I succeeded or not please judge as always from the attached highlights.

I used him in 4-2-2-2 formation as a left striker on false 9 instruction because I really wanted to get him involved in the build-up as well as in front of the goal. And he completely elevated my team, his unpredictibility and flair on the ball bamboozling my opponents. I only wish he had a little bit leaner body type in game and a tad better balance (there is simply no way Ronaldinho in around 2002 was that bulky, I re-watched footage from WC 2002 and Ronaldinho's body was 100% Copacabana level back then). And concerning his balance, I just wish he did not stumble that much when tackled by opponents or while making offensive runs. But I think that is the problem of FIFA in general, players running in straight lines forward even on directed runs, player lock-on being too ineffective to use. My point is that you simply want to see the best players perform in the best way possible.  

But did these issues I encountered prevent me from having fun with this card, absolutely not.

First good icon pack pull of the year on the 18th attempt, and oh boy this card doesn't let you down. One of the best finishers in the game, has that ability to somehow keep the ball despite being tackled 3 times and can pick out the perfect pass from miles away. (I'm in the Elite Division so any games spoken about are in Elite at 1950SR). Started him for a few games at CAM, he wasn't having the desired affect (still had 3 goals and 4 assists in 4 games) but something felt strange. Moved him to striker alongside FB Neymar for the last 6 games of the review and he just doesn't miss. 10 goals and another 6 assists in those games.