116 TOTY RICE

Position: CM

Alt Position: CDM

Height: 185 CM

Stamina:

Skill Moves:

Weak Foot:

Stats

Base Stats

Max Stats

130 Pace

112 Shooting

124 Passing

129 Dribbling

131 Defending

126 Physical

164 Pace

134 Shooting

170 Passing

173 Dribbling

160 Defending

147 Physical

Work Rate: Medium/High

Traits:

Skill Points [Recommended]:

2× Central midfielder 2× Box to box 1× Dribbling

Detail Review

Defending

This is where Rice shines. His tackling is extremely clean, interceptions are automatic, and his positioning as a CM is top tier. He sits perfectly in front of the back line and breaks up attacks consistently. Very reliable in both H2H and VSA. (9.6/10)

Physical

Elite physical presence. Strong in shoulder challenges, great balance, and very hard to push off the ball. His height also helps in aerial duels, especially when defending crosses or set pieces. Feels like a proper defensive wall in midfield. (9.4/10)

Passing

Passing is excellent for a CM. Short passes are crisp, long balls are accurate, and switches of play feel smooth. He’s not flashy, but very effective in build-up play and recycling possession. (9.0/10)

Dribbling

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Dribbling is controlled but basic. He’s safe on the ball and doesn’t feel clunky, but he’s not someone you want to turn aggressively or carry the ball forward under pressure. Best used for simple touches and quick releases. (8.3/10)

Pace

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Pace is decent for a CM but not elite. He tracks runners well due to good positioning, but very fast CAMs can slip past him in open space. Not slow, just not rapid. (8.4/10)

Shooting & Weak Foot

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Shooting is average and the 4* weak foot limits confidence outside the box. He can score the occasional goal, but attacking output is not his role. Best to keep him focused on defending and distribution.

Overall Rating: 8.9/10

Final Verdict

Declan Rice is a top-tier CM built for control and stability. Elite defending, strong physicality, and reliable passing make him perfect for protecting the back line. Limited attacking threat and average pace stop him from being flashy, but as a pure holding midfielder, he’s outstanding.

Practical Test