Alright, let’s talk about this Rui Costa card in FIFA 23. I’ve been messing around with it, and I gotta say, it’s been a wild ride.
First off, I was stoked to even get this card. I mean, we’re talking about a legend here. So, I immediately started building a squad around him. I wanted to see what he could really do, you know?
Getting him into the game
My initial plan was simple. I slapped a hunter chemistry style on him, hoping to boost that pace and shooting. I figured I’d play him as a central attacking midfielder (CAM) in a 4-2-3-1 formation. It seemed like a no-brainer, right?
In-Game Experience
Then the matches started. Oh boy. The first few games, he felt…off. Clunky, maybe? His passing was usually on point, I’ll give him that. But he wasn’t making those killer runs I expected. And his shooting? Let’s just say it wasn’t exactly legendary at first. I started to get a little worried. Was this card a total dud?
- Pace: Initially, even with the hunter, he felt slower than I hoped. He wasn’t getting blown past or anything, but he wasn’t exactly burning up the pitch either.
- Shooting: This was a rollercoaster. Some games, he’d bang in a couple of screamers from outside the box. Other times, he’d fluff easy chances. It was frustrating.
- Passing: This was his saving grace. His vision and passing range were consistently good. He could pick out a teammate from across the field with ease.
- Dribbling: Okay, his dribbling was a bit rough around the edges. He wasn’t exactly Neymar, lets be real. Tight spaces were a struggle.
- Defending: Yeah, not his forte. But hey, he’s a CAM, not a CDM.
- Physicality: Not the strongest, but he could hold his own if needed.
Experimenting and Adjusting
I’m not one to give up easily, though. I started tweaking things. I tried different formations, moved him around the pitch a bit. I even switched up his chemistry style, trying out an engine to see if that helped his agility and balance.
Slowly but surely, things started to click. I realized that I needed to adjust my playstyle to fit him, not the other way around. Instead of trying to force him into being a pacey goal-scorer, I started to utilize his passing more. I focused on building up the play through him, letting him dictate the tempo.
The Breakthrough
And then, it happened. It was like a lightbulb went off. Suddenly, Rui Costa was the maestro I knew he could be. He was threading through balls, creating chances left and right. His shooting even seemed to improve, maybe because I was getting him into better positions.
I started winning more games, and it was all thanks to this guy finally finding his groove.
Final Thoughts
So, is the Rui Costa card worth it? Honestly, it depends. He’s not a plug-and-play superstar. You need to put in the work, figure out how to use him properly. But once you do, he’s a beast. He’s a playmaker, a creator, a legend who can unlock defenses with a single pass. He just may need you to help him realize his potential.
It was a grind, no doubt. But hey, that’s part of the fun, right? Figuring out a player, making him work for you. And trust me, with Rui Costa, the payoff is definitely there. Keep grindin’!
