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TIF POGBA

 

With FUT Birthday drawing to a close it seemed like a good idea to move on to potential players from TOTW 28 with TIF Paul Pogba the standout option.  While Hazard was rewarded with his own TIF for his international success, his price and comparable options were too extensive to trump the Frenchman.  Pogba continues to have a successful season (second half for sure) and given the results from using this card I would say any TOTS upgrade will be an insane option.  But let’s focus on the present for a few minutes. 

 

 

Final Score

Final Rating: 9.5/10

I very good final rating for a very good card.  5 STAR SKILLS, 4 STAR WEAK FOOT, 6’3 (191cm), and 97 STRENGTH with the HAWK chemistry style applied; just in these few points alone it is obvious how effective Pogba is.  In the middle of the park he is a dominate force and can be employed as a CAM, CM or CDM with similar success.  If you want goals and an added attacking push this card scores so many goals and takes chances well; as a box to box CM 93 STAMINA keeps the connection between your backline and strikers constantly flowing the entire match; and finally as a CDM the aerial ability and long legs of this card break up attacks time and time again.  Even better if you apply the SHADOW chemistry style you have a new member of the Gullit Gang and a true force in your holding mid.

 

Good vs. Bad

Rating: 5/5

After the “Ode to Pogba” in the rating section it is obvious that this card is going to tip the balance heavily towards the good column.  There are some concerns as the turns on this card can feel a bit slow; 77 AGILITY and 67 BALANCE are terrible reading and sometimes lead to terrible performance on the ball.  However, if you continue to move the ball quick with 92 VISION & SHORT PASSING you can avoid the need to dribble often.  Additionally, if you are caught on the ball the sheer size of this man does enough to protect from most would be tacklers.

 

Uniqueness

Rating: 4.5/5

This category was invented for a player like this, so why 4.5?  Dynamic images: for some, myself included, this is such a vital part of a cards appeal.  If you are not interested in dynamic images then this category is probably worth skipping for most players as I assume the other pros/cons do not affect you (and for that you are lucky as these small intricacies drive up prices constantly).  After you get past the dynamic image there are a lot of selling points in this category.  The running style and hair color with this card let you know where the big man is on the pitch at all times.  The run up for free kicks is noticeable and of course the penalty run up that takes 5 minutes to complete is also unique (although could be frustrating for some).  Finally, the two Pogba-esque celebration routines are the icing on the cake and really sets this card apart from other options. 

 

Link-ability

Rating: 4/5

I originally felt I had to leave this as a 5/5 because of my previous review of Martial.  Having only experimented with this new format I would like to retract my previous link-ability for Martial and replace it with a 4/5 as well.  Yes they are from a good league, with a well-used nation, and have a club with a lot of different options. However, they still limit you in the end and you cannot just throw them into any squad, which is ultimately a 5/5 in my mind and really only achievable through an ICON. 

 

Value/Coins

Rating: 5/5

I have witnessed this card fluctuate considerably in the past 24 – 48 hours.  As of Sunday night it looked like it was on the decline on XBOX and was at 700k.  Since then it has rebounded to 750k as of this writing (Monday) and looks like it might continue this trend for the time being at least.  What I will say is that from 650k – 800k this card is excellent value for money.  One of the main reasons is the versatility for different positions, then you have his attractive stats, and finally you have the sheer size of this beast.  All in all there are minimal weaknesses with this card and he offers so many benefits to any squad.  

 

End Game Potential & Closing Words

Rating: 5/5

This card has the ability to last the test of time for sure.  With the release of TOTS options this card will eventually fall in price near the end of this FIFA cycle, leaving TIF Pogba as a prime target for FUT Managers looking to better their squads. Despite new card editions I can see this version of Pogba being popular moving forward.  The slight deficiencies in AGILITY and BALANCE cannot be overlooked though, and anyone purchasing this card should be aware of this fact before buying. But through it all this card has the horsepower to pull you across the line in a tight match, and can simply blow away lesser opponents with ease.  Cheers for reading.

 

 

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