118 CHAMPIONS FABIAN RUIZ
118 CHAMPIONS FABIAN RUIZ
Position:
CM
Alt Position:
CDM
Height:
189 CM
Stamina:
Skill Moves:
Weak Foot:
Stats
Base Stats
Max Stats
125 Pace
122 Shooting
131 Passing
133 Dribbling
126 Defending
125 Physical
159 Pace
146 Shooting
181 Passing
165 Dribbling
158 Defending
146 Physical
Work Rate: Medium/Medium
Traits:
Finesse Shot
Long Passer
Long Shot Taker
Skill Points [Recommended]:
2x Central Midfielder
2x Box-To-Box
1x Awareness
Shards: 2,700
Detail Review
Pace
+
His pace is good enough for his role. He moves well during transitions and can cover the required ground when shifting between attack and defence. He isn't an explosive midfielder, but his pace is more than manageable for the way he is meant to be used.
(8/10)
Passing
+
Passing is one of his biggest strengths. His short passes are very reliable and work brilliantly for build-up play and maintaining possession. The Bullet Pass Level 1 Playstyle is an additional advantage, noticeably improving the speed of his driven ground passes and making them much more effective in quick attacking situations.
(8.8/10)
Dribbling
-
His balance is good, allowing him to keep the ball under pressure and maintain possession reasonably well. However, his poor agility limits his turning ability, so he is average for performing smooth joystick movements or quick turns and can't carry the ball through tight spaces.
(7.8/10)
Shooting
+
His shooting is decent overall. He can contribute when he gets forward, but there isn't anything particularly special about his finishing or shot power. It is good enough to take chances when required, but shooting isn't a major reason to use him.
(8/10)
Defending
+
His tackling is alright, but the real highlight is his interceptions. His defensive awareness allows him to read passing lanes well and make important interceptions to win possession back. He can therefore contribute effectively when defending from midfield, even if his tackling isn't elite.
(8.5/10)
Physical
+
His physicality is decent for a midfielder. He can hold his ground reasonably well in midfield battles and doesn't feel completely vulnerable in physical situations. While he isn't a dominant presence, his physicality is sufficient for his role.
(8/10)
Stamina
+
His 4.5* stamina is very good. He can comfortably last through the entire game without any major or noticeable drop in performance, allowing him to remain useful in both midfield phases throughout the match.
(8.6/10)
Positioning
+
His positioning is good overall. The Medium/Medium Workrate isn't really a con here, as he maintains a balanced presence between attack and defence. He can stay involved in build-up while also positioning himself well enough defensively when possession is lost.
(8.6/10)
Aerial Ability
+
His aerial ability is good for a midfielder. At 189 CM, his height gives him a clear advantage in aerial battles, allowing him to compete comfortably for headers and deal with aerial balls in midfield.
(8.7/10)
Final Verdict
118 CHAMPIONS FABIAN RUIZ is a well-rounded midfielder who offers reliable passing, strong interceptions and excellent stamina. His poor agility limits his dribbling, while his shooting is only decent, but he performs his core midfield duties consistently. He is a cheap beast, rather than a meta card. If you're looking for value without spending heavily, Fabian Ruiz is definitely worth considering. Not recommended to claim from shards for high OVR meta squads.
Alternatives
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Disclaimer
Disclaimer: All ratings are given relative to the CM benchmark and may vary depending on playstyle.
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