119 TWG RAFAEL MARQUEZ

Position: CDM

Alt Position: CB

Height: 184 CM

Stamina:

Skill Moves:

Weak Foot:

Stats

Base Stats

Max Stats

141 Pace

123 Shooting

136 Passing

136 Dribbling

148 Defending

143 Physical

182 Pace

136 Shooting

186 Passing

164 Dribbling

212 Defending

206 Physical

Work Rate: Medium/High

Traits:

Skill Points [Recommended]:

2x Holding 1x DEFENDING 1x PHYSICAL 1x PASSING

Shards: 18,055

Detail Review

Pace

His pace is more than satisfactory for a defensive midfielder. He moves well during defensive transitions and is capable of covering space efficiently when possession is lost. His movement is good enough to track runners, close gaps, and support the backline when required.

(9.2/10)

Passing

His passing is reliable and perfectly suited for a CDM role. Short passes are accurate and helpful in maintaining possession during build-up play. Long balls are decent enough to find attackers making runs. He is not a creative playmaker, but his overall passing quality is satisfactory and dependable.

(9/10)

Dribbling

His joystick movement feels heavy, and turning under pressure is not particularly smooth. Quick directional changes can feel sluggish at times. That being said, dribbling is rarely a primary requirement for a defensive midfielder, so this weakness is manageable if you keep his role simple.

(8/10)

Shooting

His shooting is fairly average. Long shots lack consistency, while finishing is not reliable enough when he joins attacks. Since CDMs are generally not expected to be major goal-scoring threats, this isn't a huge issue, but if he finds himself in a clear scoring opportunity, there is always a chance of a disappointing finish.

(8.5/10)

Defending

His tackling is extremely clean and effective, while his defensive awareness allows him to read attacks exceptionally well. Interceptions are top tier, and he constantly positions himself in passing lanes to win back possession.

(9.8/10)

Physical

Physicality is another major strength of his gameplay. He possesses excellent raw strength and is very difficult to get past in midfield duels. Shoulder-to-shoulder battles generally favour him, and he can comfortably muscle attackers off the ball to regain possession.

(9.6/10)

Stamina

With 4.5* stamina, he remains effective throughout the majority of the match. His performance stays consistent even in high-intensity games, making him a reliable defensive presence from kickoff to full time.

(9.4/10)

Positioning

His defensive positioning is outstanding. He constantly places himself in the right areas to break up attacks, block passing lanes, and protect the defence. His awareness off the ball is one of the key reasons why he feels so dominant as a holding midfielder.

(9.7/10)

Overall Rating: 9.2/10

Final Verdict

119 TWG Rafael Márquez is a defensive midfielder with elite defending, exceptional positioning, and strong physicality. He is an excellent choice for CDM role, perfectly worth for his shard cost.

Practical Test