115 FESTIVE FIXTURES DECLAN RICE
115 FESTIVE FIXTURES DECLAN RICE
Position:
CDM
Alt Position:
CM
Height:
185 cm (6'0")
Stamina:
Skill Moves:
Weak Foot:
Stats
Base Stats
Max Stats
127 Pace
107 Shooting
117 Passing
122 Dribbling
127 Defending
123 Physical
158 Pace
120 Shooting
149 Passing
154 Dribbling
174 Defending
172 Physical
Work Rate: Medium/High
Traits:
long passer
long shot taker
Skill Points [Recommended]:
2x Defensive Midfielder
2x Box to Box
1x Physical
Shards: 1,000
Detail Review
Pace
+ Rice’s pace on a 115 card is significantly higher than his base versions, translating into faster acceleration and decent top speed for a defensive midfielder, which allows him to track back on counters effectively, close down opponents quickly, and support in transitional defense. However, he’s still not as fast as attackers or wingers, so elite pace players can sometimes out-sprint him on the break. (8.8/10)
Physical
+ He’s strong in duels, outmuscles many midfielders. His tall build and aggression make him tough to dispossess, with good stamina that lets him stays effective late into matches. He feels like a true midfield enforcer who doesn’t get bullied. (9.6/10)
Positioning
+ Rice’s awareness and reaction stats are very high on boosted versions, meaning he’s often in the right spot defensively. He cuts passing lanes effectively, provides reliable shielding of the back line, which makes him feel smart and dependable defensively. (9.6/10)
Defending
+ High standing tackle and marking values, excellent at reading danger and intercepting passes, and rarely beaten 1-on-1 if timed well. He feels like a true midfield destroyer; consistent and reliable in breaking up attacks. (9.7/10)
Tackling
+ Rice’s tackling is both clean and effective. Strong, quick and effective standing tackles stop attacks early, while his sliding tackles add a secondary layer of ball recovery. Combined with positioning, it gives him a serious ball-winning edge. This is one of his core competencies. (9.6/10)
Passing
+ Pinpoint passing; the long passer trait makes his through balls and long passes way more effective and better, and he makes very excellent through balls for attackers to score goals. Rice is a very good passer for game build-ups and switching play or progressing attacks. (9.4/10)
Skill Moves Level
- Being a CDM, he’s not a dribble wizard, his skill moves are limited and agility can feel a bit stiff at times relative to more technical midfielders. (8/10)
Final Verdict
He’s perfect for players who want a shield in front of the defense with the added ability to help build up play, not just break it up. However, he’s not a creator like an advanced playmaker, nor does he have elite flair or dribbling to break lines on his own.
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Disclaimer
All ratings are given relative to the box-to-box CDM benchmark and may vary depending on playstyle.
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