121 CHAMPIONS PIRLO
121 CHAMPIONS PIRLO
Position:
CM
Alt Position:
CDM
Height:
177 CM
Stamina:
Skill Moves:
Weak Foot:
Stats
Base Stats
Max Stats
141 Pace
129 Shooting
156 Passing
146 Dribbling
138 Defending
128 Physical
185 Pace
150 Shooting
220 Passing
206 Dribbling
163 Defending
160 Physical
Work Rate: Medium/High
Traits:
Flair
Long passer
LongShot Taker
Playmaker
Skill Points [Recommended]:
2× Deep Lying Playmaker
1× Dribbling
1x Defending
1x Physical
Shards: 20,170
Detail Review
Pace
+
Decent acceleration in short spaces to create passing angles.
Lacks the explosive sprint speed needed to track back or bypass rapid meta midfielders.
((9.2/10))
Passing
+
Absolutely flawless distribution; he dictates the entire match tempo with his ability to seamlessly link up play and build perfect attacking sequences.
His through balls and long diagonals effortlessly break defensive lines, and his vision to spot runners is unmatched.
Elite free-kick and set-piece specialist.
((10/10))
Dribbling
+
Incredibly smooth on the ball with high agility and balance.
He can easily weave through pressing defenders, making it effortless to pivot and find space under pressure.
Not suited for explosive skill move spamming; relies more on elegant, tight control.
((10/10))
Shooting
+
Exceptional long shots and finesse shots from well outside the box.
His shooting is highly reliable if found near the box, allowing him to confidently finish chances when making late runs into the penalty area.
((9.7/10))
Defending
-
Good tactical awareness for interceptions when he is positioned properly in passing lanes.
Struggles heavily in one-on-one standing tackles against stronger or faster opponents.
((8.7/10))
Physical
-
Holds his ground reasonably well when shielding the ball thanks to his balance.
Easily out-muscled by physical defensive anchors in heavy shoulder-to-shoulder body duels.
((8.5/10))
Stamina
+
Solid enough to last through the majority of the match if you use him to dictate the tempo.
((9.6/10))
Positioning
+
Exceptional offensive positioning; always seems to drop into the perfect pocket of space to receive a pass.
Can sometimes linger too high up the pitch during fast counter-attacks by the opposition.
((9.7/10))
Final Verdict
Pirlo is a pure maestro for those who play a possession-based, tiki-taka style. His passing is arguably the best in the game, and his ability to score from distance or dead-ball situations is a massive asset. However, he is not a box-to-box engine. You need to pair him with physical, defensive workhorses to cover for his lack of pace, strength, and defensive bite. He is an absolute steal and a must have for any squad.
Alternatives
Meta Alternative 1
Meta Alternative 2
Disclaimer
Disclaimer: All ratings are given relative to the CM benchmark and may vary depending on playstyle.
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