114 FESTIVE FIXTURES ROY KEANE
114 FESTIVE FIXTURES ROY KEANE
Position:
CDM
Alt Position:
No ALT
Height:
180 CM
Stamina:
Skill Moves:
Weak Foot:
Stats
Base Stats
Max Stats
113 Pace
90 Shooting
112 Passing
118 Dribbling
130 Defending
129 Physical
144 Pace
102 Shooting
138 Passing
147 Dribbling
192 Defending
172 Physical
Work Rate: Low/High
Traits:
dives into tackles
play maker
Skill Points [Recommended]:
2x Defensive Midfielder
2x Holding
1x Defending
Shards: 500
Detail Review
Pace
Keane's pace is decent enough for a CDM role. He can track runners, close gaps, and move well while holding position. For defensive recovery and positioning, he feels balanced. (8.6/10)
Passing
His passing is decent and reliable. He distributes the ball well under pressure and helps in quick buildup. Vision feels good, so through passes come out accurately. The Playmaker trait is a cherry on top.
(8.8/10)
Dribbling
His dribbling is mid and he feels slightly heavy on the ball. Turns are not quick, so tight situations need safe movement. Ball control itself is stable, meaning he won’t randomly lose possession. He is best used for simple touches, shielding, and quick passes, rather than carrying the ball forward.
(8/10)
Defending
+
Defending is top-tier and easily his biggest strength. Standing and sliding tackles are very clean and powerful. He wins the ball aggressively without many fouls. His defensive awareness helps in auto-positioning, interceptions, and perfect ground clearances.
(9.7/10)
Physical
+
Physicality is excellent—he muscles attackers off the ball with ease. Shoulder challenges are strong and effective. He holds his ground well in midfield battles. Perfect for breaking attacks and bullying CAMs or CFs.
(9.5/10)
Stamina and Work Rates
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With 5* stamina, he performs at full intensity for the entire match. The low–high work rate is ideal for a CDM, as he stays back and protects the defense properly. He doesn’t overpush forward, which keeps the midfield structure solid.
(10/10)
Weakfoot and Skill Moves
-
The 3* weak foot can cause missed chances inside the box, especially on rebounds. With only 2★ skill moves, he can’t perform most meta skills.
(7/10)
Final Verdict
Roy Keane is an elite defensive CDM with world-class tackling and strong physical presence. His passing is solid and reliable, making him useful in buildup play. Weak foot and low skill moves are downsides, but they don’t hurt much in a CDM role. Thanks to great stamina and perfect work rates, he stays effective all match. For 500 shards, he is worth it and a very safe pick for any squad.
Alternatives
Meta Alternative 1
Meta Alternative 2
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Disclaimer
Disclaimer: All ratings are given relative to the CDM benchmark and may vary depending on playstyle.
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