So, I’ve been messing around with FIFA 23 lately, specifically with this player, Aymeric Laporte. Dude’s a center-back, plays for Manchester City, and also reps Spain on the national team. I got into this whole thing because, well, I wanted to see what the fuss was about with his ratings and all that jazz.
First off, I checked out his overall rating. It’s an 86, which, you know, it’s pretty solid. Not the best, but definitely up there. His potential is listed as 87, so there’s a bit of room for him to grow, supposedly. Anyway, I started digging into his stats, trying to figure out what makes this guy tick in the game.
- Diving into the details: I spent a good chunk of time just browsing through all of Laporte’s cards in the game. They’ve got cards from different years, showing how he’s progressed or changed over time. It was kinda cool to see.
- Checking out his in-game performance: I played a bunch of matches with him on my team. Honestly, he’s a beast in defense. Tackles like a machine, and he’s surprisingly good with the ball at his feet for a big guy, 6’3 to be exact. I was really impressed how well he could pass and start attacks from the back.
- Experimenting with different formations: I tried using him in different defensive setups, you know, three at the back, four at the back, just to see how he adapted. He seemed pretty comfortable in any system, which is a big plus.
Some Frustrations
Now, it wasn’t all smooth sailing. FIFA 23, for all its hype, feels pretty much the same as the older versions. They talked about improvements in penalties, and sure, those are a bit better, but overall, it’s the same old stuff. It’s like they just slapped a new coat of paint on the old game and called it a day, which is kind of a letdown, if you ask me.
Wrapping it up: So, after all this, I’ve got a pretty good handle on Laporte in FIFA 23. He’s a solid defender, no doubt. But the game itself? Eh, it could be better. They really need to shake things up and innovate, not just keep rehashing the same old formula. Still, messing around with Laporte was fun, and it gave me a good excuse to waste a few hours, so there’s that.
I have to say this Laporte guy really is a beast on defense.
