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Player Review
97 - TOTY
What a year first off. Don't think there was one person not routing Benzema for the Ballon d'Or and as a result, received the most recognised individual reward in football.
Was lucky to pack this guy which was also my first ever TOTY so cheers ea. Thought people would want an insight to how he is for a 2mil card (currently) as I found previous TOTY cards like Lewandowski were disappointing.
Ran him at ST in a 4321 with stay central and a catalyst chem style which ill explain later why I've used this. Used him in my champs games where I got 17-3 where he scored 18 and assisted 14. Took him for a run in a couple of rivals where I'm floating around 600 points where he played 5, scored 3 and assisted 4.
At this point in FIFA, I'd say he is the best ST I've used. For comparison I've used WC Eusebio, Prime Cantona, TOTT Messi and IF Mbappe.
Whether this changes when better midfielders and defenders drop I'm not sure, however a couple games landed against Lucio (best cb imo) and he was leaking goals like no ones business.
Originally, I did use engine for the pace/agility/balance boost and thought his play making was good but could be better. When I tried catalyst for the pace/passing, his play making was even better and he felt quicker. There was no change in how his agility/balance/dribbling felt in game so I've stuck with it. As the old saying goes, don't change what's not broken.
The other part I like is how easy it is to link him. He's in a good league, from the best team with arguably the best nation in the game. Comparing him to other players I've used who have close coin value, I think 2mil is way too cheap for how good his is.
Anyway, pros:
Pace- Controlled acceleRATE only with over 90 pace (99 with hunter/catalyst). Feels quick and doesn't get beat easily by defenders. Breaks the back line easy and his acceleration boosts when tapping RT (R2) have been affective.
Shooting- No need to speak about this really. All stats are almost 99 with 5* weak foot and the outside boot trait. Low driven shots have been class as well, I honestly cant fault it. Some players as we've all experienced will put a tap in wide for a laugh but nah not Karim.
Finesse shot trait has proved very useful with 90 curve on his base stat. Haven't felt the need to green time these either which is a bonus and again touching on the 5* WF, he can bend them in on either foot.
For any of my timed finishers, you will never get used to how unreal his green times are. To anyone using this card who doesn't used timed finishing, now is the time to learn how if you want the most out of a 2mil TOTY.
Passing- Very surprised by this stat. His short pass, long pass and LB+RB (L1+R1) OTT through balls are pinpoint. Again with the 5* weak foot he feels like a cheat code distributing the ball. Also, I felt a lot of opponents didn't expect me to be creating chances with him as they'll assume all of your shots will come from him directly.
Dribbling/Skills- Agility and balance has not been an issue at all. Not sure if it's his reactions affecting it but his LB (L1) dribbling, skills and left stick dribbling have been very clean. For his size I expected him to be slightly clunky but he feels sharp through all minutes of the game.
Physicality/Height- 6'1" with high stamina, high strength, holds play well and holds off defenders well also. He can score off crosses as I've found however I can't comment on corners due to the recent patch and have resulted to playing it short instead.
Work rates- High/Medium. Perfect.
4*skills- Enough said.
Thankfully I do not have any cons for him which I'd expect for a card like this. All I can say is buy him and enjoy him, there might not be another time we get to use a Ballon d'Or winning Benzema card and all I hope is you guys enjoy him as much as I am.
