FIFA 23 RTTK Ismaël Bennacer 84 SBC - Cop or Flop?

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After the horrendously overpriced first RTTK SBC, it’s fair to say the second was approached with some trepidation. And without going all “Vince McMahon meme”, I opened the Bennacer SBC to see a:

• Brilliant player!

• Requiring just one segment!!

• That’s only 84 rated!!!

 

Check out his card - Bennacer 84

A +2 on what was an incredibly solid card already, with very good links and a solid chance of an upgrade or two is already putting this SBC firmly in Cop’s corner (one for the F1 fans). Also being 84 rated, his potential upgrades could take him first to an 86 and then up to an 87.

 

RTTK Bennacer SBC Requirements

Here are the following SBC Requirements you’ll need to complete for Bennacer’s RTTK SBC:

 

#1 - Ismael Bennacer

Serie A Players - Min 1 

Min 85 OVR - Min 1

Min 86 OVR - Min 1

Squad Rating - Min 84

Reward - Not for a single Segment SBC!

 

Total Cost from scratch ~ 26K

Average Return From Packs ~ 0k

As one of the cheapest SBCs to date, the value of this SBC can be judged both on the player's current ability and the potential upgraded ability. As it is, at 26k, he is the second most expensive non-hero CM/CDM in the Serie A behind Zambo Anguissa’s RTTK. This position is deserved though, no one in a Serie A midfield can touch his 88 Dribbling.

However, with just Dinamo Zagreb (A) and RB Salzburg (H) standing between Milan and a place in the knockout stages of the CL, it’s not beyond the realms of possibility that we see this card be upgraded to an 87-rated behemoth. For that potential alone, this card is definitely value for coins.

 

 

RTTK Bennacer SBC Analysis

For all intents and purposes, the Arsenal youth product has been given a +3 on his stats, despite his overall only rising by 2. With an across the board +3 in Pace, Passing and Physical, plus 3’s in all Defensive stats bar Heading Accuracy and +2’s in Dribbling and Shooting, it’s baffling that this only resulted in a +2 overall.

Much like Liam Neeson, Ismael has a very particular set of skills that make him a nightmare for people like your opponent. With an Anchor he is both defensively proficient with 91 stand tackle, 88 interceptions and a huge (and often overlooked) 93 aggression, whilst also possessing 88 base dribbling that allows him to escape heavy presses and spring attacks into life with 88 short passing and 84 vision. In terms of a ball-playing CM/DM, look no further.

Bennacer can only play DM or CM and with just 70 shooting, it’s arguable that you wouldn’t really want him playing anywhere else. For me chem style has to be Anchor, you have voted 42% Anchor and 41% Shadow (pace abusers unite), but the +8 strength given by the Anchor is very much required as his 72 strength is one of his only weak spots.

But is he Lengthy? No.

Bennacer is naturally explosive with a basic. One of the other reasons I am fully behind Anchor as my go-to chem style for Benny is that it makes him Controlled. Backbone is another good shout if you aren’t someone who requires lots of pace in the midfield. It makes him controlled and also gives him 94 long passing and 92 vision. This could be the chem style for you if you like to sit deep and hit on the counter.

 

How Does He Compare?

As the second most expensive DM/CM in Serie A, Bennacer has to justify his price (even if it is paltry). For me, he does so handsomely. Having used him now for 10 games, there is no smoother defensive midfielder that I’ve had the pleasure of controlling this year.

Whilst he doesn’t have the build of Pogba, he is probably the closest comparison within Serie A. And, in my opinion, Pogba is about as close to Bennacer as he was to value for money for United.

Outside of Serie A, the closest player is probably someone like Frenkie De Jong. With post market crash Frenkie being 72k, and Bennacer having 26 more IGS, it really does begin to paint a picture as to how good this SBC actually is. Both are 4/3, both link to some of the most OP players in the game, whilst Bennacer loses out in passing, he more than makes up for this in defensive and physical stats.

Bennacer is a menace for links. With Maignan, Leao, Tomori, Theo and Tonali all offering club links, getting Bennacer on 2 chemistry should be no problem at all. Unless you go for Mahrez or maybe IF Bensebaini however, the Algerian link is going to be a difficult one to fill. Meaning you really need to go for a 4/5 Serie A player hybrid or lean into a Milan quartet.

 

 

Bennacer Player Moments - Cop or Flop?

Another SBC with 92% upvotes, clearly this SBC was done by the same legend that decided 25k for a tradeable Hero pack was fair value. And whilst usually I would highlight a comment that talked about the SBC or player, the top comment on this particular card is a cause we should all be getting behind, so I’ll use this platform to highlight it further.

 

 

Get it done EA. Even Konami have a claim all button.

With the potential for a +3 not out of the realms of possibility, a +2 being likely, and an already stellar card, this is a must do SBC. Serie A offers incredible value this year and a midfield 2 of RTTK Benny and IF SMS would stand up to any other midfield duo in the game right now.

As he doesn’t cost a mil, an exquisite SBC.

(I’m sorry, my pun based endings have been murdered by Ismael Bennacer, I’m open to suggestions in the comments).

SBC Rating – 10/10

 

COP

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