So TOTS is here and I noticed we’re lacking a thread for reviews and trying out new players is a part of TOTS I always enjoy so if you have used any of the latest TOTS cards, please share your impressions
If you need a review on a card you’re looking to buy then post in here and I’m sure someone will do a quick write up on them
If we get a lot of reviews I’ll index them in this post for ease of access.
Thiago feels great on the ball, he helps a lot to handle high pressure or low depth players and is a lot of fun. He also seems to have a quite good balance as he handles tackles well.
Only down side is that he doesnt have that much energy left in the end of the game. Mostly bought him for Rodri but might even keep.
I was lucky enough to pack TOTS Ndombele (twice) and have tried him out in rivals/WL for a total of 12 games so far.
Pros
- Has good strength allied to high aggression so he wins the majority of midfield duels.
- Absolutely rapid due to the 90 accelaration and covers large distances similar to how TOTY Kante feels to use.
- 4* skills is another pro as like it or not a La Croqueta here and there can open up a drop back user.
- Currently he’s going for 350k (ish) which is decent value for coins but I do expect him to drop if we get a guaranteed TOTS SBC tonight and also if he gets a re-release for Ligue 1 TOTS so should be even more of bargain.
Cons
- Finishing is an obvious weakness of the card though he did score two in the 12 games I’ve used him...one was a green timed power shot from outside the box and the other a weak foot non timed shot that hit the post and went in from near the penalty spot.
- Despite being a decent height (5ft 11”) he doesn’t win many headers against taller midfielders like Gullit due to his poor jumping.
Overall, I’d recommend him to anyone after a CDM/box to box midfielder but I’d pair him up with someone with better shooting like Gullit or TOTY Modric.
Rodri - surprisingly good a very solid cdm for me his height and strength wins most areal duels. He has a powerful header from a corner and also out jumps most people too defend against them. He runs my defensive midfield staying in shape and sitting in his position. His passing out from the back is really sharp n neat. And most surprising has actually scored some worldies too so from distance he seems too have a decent shot too. So all in all a very decent solid cdm for me.
Allan has been a little bulldozer for me, solid on and off the ball.
Packed him and haven’t really enjoyed him to be honest. Still feels weak and unlike TOTY Kante he doesn’t have the explosive pace. Shifting him tonight.
Emre Can anyone? Saw a couple of positive reviews in GD but wondered if anyone here has used?
I currently have Cancelo on 7 chem as RCM for hyperlink to Ronaldo, SMS RB and I swap him and Cancelo in game. However, would use SMS as a RB and swap Cancelo for Can if he's good enough.
Ive used Emre Can and Telles, starting both on 10chem then change to 352 with Can as RCB and Telles LM.
Can - Excellent CB with a shadow card. He doesnt lose any headers against Ibra or CR7. Great passing and strength.
Telles - Works great as a LM because he got attacking qualities. His crossing always hits the right player in the box. And doesnt let down if he gets into the box for a finish because i have a hawk card on him.
Ive used Emre Can and Telles, starting both on 10chem then change to 352 with Can as RCB and Telles LM.
Can - Excellent CB with a shadow card. He doesnt lose any headers against Ibra or CR7. Great passing and strength.
Telles - Works great as a LM because he got attacking qualities. His crossing always hits the right player in the box. And doesnt let down if he gets into the box for a finish because i have a hawk card on him.
this one i do agree, Onana stat wise like inform ddg but perform underpar for me (using ajax defender UCL de ligt, Scream blind, UCL Taglifico to get full chem on Onana)
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Sold Rodri for a profit just before the free ones dropped. I didn't get on with him at all but I was trying a few new things with my team and none of them worked. In a better set up I can see how he'd be decent.
Some (quite a lot of them actually) cards even when upgraded (tudi, tots...) still Play like their base cards.
Exactly why I chose to make my end game team almost all Icons which play above stats rather than below like TOTS players. Plus and Icon Endgame team will hold my interest longer.
Some (quite a lot of them actually) cards even when upgraded (tudi, tots...) still Play like their base cards.
Exactly why I chose to make my end game team almost all Icons which play above stats rather than below like TOTS players. Plus and Icon Endgame team will hold my interest longer.
Still think the TOTYs are better than nearly all icons to be honest after using all the top PIMs even R9.
Some (quite a lot of them actually) cards even when upgraded (tudi, tots...) still Play like their base cards.
Exactly why I chose to make my end game team almost all Icons which play above stats rather than below like TOTS players. Plus and Icon Endgame team will hold my interest longer.
Still think the TOTYs are better than nearly all icons to be honest after using all the top PIMs even R9.
Some (quite a lot of them actually) cards even when upgraded (tudi, tots...) still Play like their base cards.
Exactly why I chose to make my end game team almost all Icons which play above stats rather than below like TOTS players. Plus and Icon Endgame team will hold my interest longer.
Still think the TOTYs are better than nearly all icons to be honest after using all the top PIMs even R9.
Hows messi?
Apart from him
He’s good but not up there with the Mbappe’s of this world unfortunately
Some (quite a lot of them actually) cards even when upgraded (tudi, tots...) still Play like their base cards.
Exactly why I chose to make my end game team almost all Icons which play above stats rather than below like TOTS players. Plus and Icon Endgame team will hold my interest longer.
Still think the TOTYs are better than nearly all icons to be honest after using all the top PIMs even R9.
Hows messi?
Apart from him
He’s good but not up there with the Mbappe’s of this world unfortunately
Comments
Only down side is that he doesnt have that much energy left in the end of the game. Mostly bought him for Rodri but might even keep.
He is a steal at 250 imo
Pros
- Has good strength allied to high aggression so he wins the majority of midfield duels.
- Absolutely rapid due to the 90 accelaration and covers large distances similar to how TOTY Kante feels to use.
- 4* skills is another pro as like it or not a La Croqueta here and there can open up a drop back user.
- Currently he’s going for 350k (ish) which is decent value for coins but I do expect him to drop if we get a guaranteed TOTS SBC tonight and also if he gets a re-release for Ligue 1 TOTS so should be even more of bargain.
Cons
- Finishing is an obvious weakness of the card though he did score two in the 12 games I’ve used him...one was a green timed power shot from outside the box and the other a weak foot non timed shot that hit the post and went in from near the penalty spot.
- Despite being a decent height (5ft 11”) he doesn’t win many headers against taller midfielders like Gullit due to his poor jumping.
Overall, I’d recommend him to anyone after a CDM/box to box midfielder but I’d pair him up with someone with better shooting like Gullit or TOTY Modric.
Packed him and haven’t really enjoyed him to be honest. Still feels weak and unlike TOTY Kante he doesn’t have the explosive pace. Shifting him tonight.
Had Ndombele, good player, average stamina, worth 200k max
Got Rodri, he is solid, does his job really well, decent pace and a smashing longshot/finesse, deffo a little gem that u can get for free
All tried at LCM in 41212 with Kante CDM and Doucoure RCM
He’s good dude, very solid and super agile
I currently have Cancelo on 7 chem as RCM for hyperlink to Ronaldo, SMS RB and I swap him and Cancelo in game. However, would use SMS as a RB and swap Cancelo for Can if he's good enough.
Used sentinel on him and he is a unit on the left side
Can - Excellent CB with a shadow card. He doesnt lose any headers against Ibra or CR7. Great passing and strength.
Telles - Works great as a LM because he got attacking qualities. His crossing always hits the right player in the box. And doesnt let down if he gets into the box for a finish because i have a hawk card on him.
Emre looks excellent - defo going to pick him up
Mcgeady is really quite poor, same with Odegaard. Other than that I haven't used any other TOTS yet.
Just do the objective?
I doubt I'll have time to play enough games, div 2 isn't the easiest. I'll give it a go but I'm not grinding every night for 43k
this one i do agree, Onana stat wise like inform ddg but perform underpar for me (using ajax defender UCL de ligt, Scream blind, UCL Taglifico to get full chem on Onana)
Exactly why I chose to make my end game team almost all Icons which play above stats rather than below like TOTS players. Plus and Icon Endgame team will hold my interest longer.
Still think the TOTYs are better than nearly all icons to be honest after using all the top PIMs even R9.
He's incredible, you can definitely tell the difference from the FB. I'm not convinced he's 1m better, but he is absolutely better.
Hows messi?
Apart from him
He’s good but not up there with the Mbappe’s of this world unfortunately
So he’s not endgame then?