116 FUTURE STARS NICO O’REILLY

Position: LB

Alt Position: RB

Height: 193CM

Stamina:

Skill Moves:

Weak Foot:

Stats

Base Stats

Max Stats

131 Pace

85 Shooting

111 Passing

120 Dribbling

131 Defending

133 Physical

177 Pace

96 Shooting

135 Passing

153 Dribbling

177 Defending

179 Physical

Work Rate: Medium/High

Skill Points [Recommended]:

2x Fullback 2x Complete Fullback 1x Physical

Detail Review

Pace

O'Reilly has got okayish pace for a fullback. He is not rapid, and the 'Complete Fullback' skill point unfortunately does not boost his acceleration, which affects his burst of speed during transitions. Still, the pace is somewhat manageable in most situations.

(8.4/10)

Defending

His defending is excellent. The standing tackles are outstanding, often winning the ball very cleanly. He also has good defensive awareness, which helps him position himself well against wingers.

(9.3/10)

Physical

His physical is one of his biggest strengths. His physicality is elite for a fullback, allowing him to comfortably body attackers in 1v1 duels. One can clearly feel his raw strength in shoulder-to-shoulder battles, making it difficult for wingers to get past him.

(9.7/10)

Workrate

He has a Medium/High workrate, which suits a defensive fullback perfectly. This helps him stay back more often, reducing the chances of leaving space during counter attacks.

(10/10)

Height

His height is quite surprising for a fullback. This gives him an advantage in aerial duels against wingers, and he can occasionally score through unexpected headers, which is a rare trait for players in this position.

(9.9/10)

Stamina & Skill Moves

The 4* stamina is a slight downside, as his performance can start dropping around the 70th minute. Additionally, the 3* skill moves limit his ability to escape tight pressing situations, making him less effective when trying to dribble under pressure.

(6/10)

Overall Rating: 8.9/10

Final Verdict

A solid defensive fullback who excels in defending and physical battles. His strength and tackling make him reliable at the back, while his height adds an unusual aerial advantage for the position. However, average pace and limited stamina slightly restrict his overall impact. Also, he provides an OVR advantage due to his alternate position as RB.

Practical Test