Player Review
91 - Winter Wildcards SBC
If this card was on the market he would easily be over 500k in my humble opinion, one of the best value SBCs this year if not the best. Used him for awhile as a get forward CM but switched him to deep-lying playmaker who can go forward in a 4-2-3-1 and he's been incredible. Passing and long shots are second to none for non-icon CM's and 5* 5* just puts the cherry on top. Doesn't have high agility or balance but his Reactions (94), Ball Control (92), Composure (92), and 5 star skill moves have gotten me out of countless tight situations and he can play inch perfect passes with people draped over him.
The one quip I have with him is his less than stellar defending and presence. He tends to get turned inside out by quick players and has very low aggression and jumping. His interceptions are incredible but playing against people who like to strafe dribble a lot he is a liability. Much better utilized as a get forward or free roaming midfielder.
Overall very worth the 260k price tag especially with all the fodder being thrown around at the moment. A very unique player and will not let you down going forward
- Passing is a dream
- Solid dribbling but 5* skill moves makes it more than just solid
- Incredible long shots
- Insane interceptions
- Feels faster on 80 pace, especially if he gets running down the wing
- 5* 5* combo makes him the perfect box to box CM - almost De Bruyne-esque
- Real Madrid links
- Sometimes feels invisible on the pitch just meandering around
- Not a good defender against people who dribble a lot, will get turned inside out
- 36 jumping and 67 aggression makes winning headers on over the top balls or goal kicks a nightmare
- For some reason taking corners with him is a nightmare