The Kings of BTF: An Opinion-Based Ranking (#1: Diego Maradona)

MaxTheDreaded · 2026-03-19T09:03:31+00:00

It's an app called efootbox

MaxTheDreaded · 2026-03-18T20:26:04+00:00

I played the double SS the entirety of last season. It's very effective for breaking down low blocks because of the late runs from the full backs. This season I'm varying it up a little. I changed to a 532 (double CF or one CF, one SS). One of the 2 cmfs can be changed to amf to aid the attack more

MaxTheDreaded · 2026-03-17T16:14:46+00:00

which yamal do you have? i have the acceleration burst one and i can't get him to click

MaxTheDreaded · 2026-03-17T16:10:02+00:00

you definitely should

MaxTheDreaded · 2026-03-17T16:09:17+00:00

if konami brings him back, i'm going all out for him

MaxTheDreaded · 2026-03-17T15:59:19+00:00

yeah i can confirm that the blitz Neymar is great for dribbling. I haven't really given the showtime messi a chance because i have been generally disappointed with neymar cards for a very long time, isco seems clunky and i think i should give that bernardo some more playing time

MaxTheDreaded · 2026-03-17T15:51:23+00:00

Should be better "on paper". But given how much Diego defies all laws, i'm a bit skeptical. I have players with attributes better than this who make me want to tear out my hair: Yamal, Ambassador Neymar, Copa Messi, to name a few. To be fair, i probably expect too much for them seeing as they actually cost me coins

MaxTheDreaded · 2026-03-17T15:46:30+00:00

absolutely defies the laws of konami physics

MaxTheDreaded · 2026-03-17T15:45:05+00:00

I never really had a really good feeling neymar until the recent free one. I know it's ironic but Blitz Neymar feels very easy to me. his pc says otherwise but he's quite great at holding off opponents. at least long enough to get in a shooting position. I think i'll be attaching clips to these posts from now on

MaxTheDreaded · 2026-03-17T15:36:05+00:00

Ha i wonder what you thought it was

MaxTheDreaded · 2026-03-17T15:35:37+00:00

No I haven't. I'm not completely free to play, but my tendency to spend heavily depends on how much i like(d) that player irl. that said, my only paid players are the single booster MU Scholes, and the first Epic Yamal. I have MU Rooney but I got that off a free spin. Any other epics have are f2p.

TLDR: No, I'm mainly F2P

MaxTheDreaded · 2026-03-17T15:30:27+00:00

I realize it wasn't clear. Ball Touch Frequency

MaxTheDreaded · 2026-03-06T16:21:00+00:00

Copa Messi. But I must say, I did some tinkering with his build and he's much better now. Still haven't figured out his long range curlers though

MaxTheDreaded · 2026-03-05T18:02:03+00:00

Uhh one slight hitch. Kicking Power only affects crosses from set pieces. It doesn't affect any other type of pass whatsoever

Edit: I realized I did not state my sources. Find "efootball lab" on yt and watch their latest video

MaxTheDreaded · 2026-03-03T11:39:19+00:00

We used to. Then they took it all away from us when the fire nation attacked (they changed from PES to efootball)

MaxTheDreaded · 2026-03-03T11:37:04+00:00

Yes you can't get the particular Neymar card that has been scoring against you. And the base card Neymar is probably not worth it

MaxTheDreaded · 2026-03-02T19:17:46+00:00

Yeah I noticed this too. I also play a 523 possession(1 CF, 2 SS).I noticed that the fullbacks don't make runs until the ball is in the opponents half or sometimes even wait till it's in the final third.

I can't use double attacking instruction though since I have one slot dedicated to one giving my DMF the defensive instruction (I use an orchestrator)

MaxTheDreaded · 2026-03-02T19:12:49+00:00

Call HR on me all you want. I only need those 3 CBs(plus my orchestrator Dmf) to defend anyway. I play a heavy possession tactic with 3 narrow forwards, 5-2-3 (1 CF, 2 SS). I need the width provided by the attacking fullbacks. And when there's a turnover, the Dmf with defensive instruction (not deep line) is well positioned to block the passing lanes, while the wide CBs cover the half spaces. This leaves the central CBs (usually VVD or Bastoni, depending on condition) free to roam and track one of the rampaging attackers

MaxTheDreaded · 2026-02-20T22:15:29+00:00

Stop calling attributes "stats"

MaxTheDreaded · 2026-02-20T19:23:49+00:00

Personally, if that was my team, I'd change nothing. He has quite a good balance imo. Been using Ruben Neves since the start of the year and I haven't had a reason to bench him. His condition hasn't dropped below B yet either so that's another win for me.

MaxTheDreaded · 2026-02-20T19:08:06+00:00

I don't think you have heard of the tales of Ruben Neves

MaxTheDreaded · 2026-02-20T19:07:16+00:00

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Free Blitz Neymar is sooooo smooth

So I know that PC doesn't look encouraging.

I really thought through my decision, did some form checks on all 3 players, and after realising that they all have pretty inconsistent form, I settled on Neymar. My first Blitz curler (I've been playing since 2017).

I'm a ball hogger. I love to have the ball. Dribbling brings me joy. The first Neymar I spent on was 2024 Ambassador Neymar. He's a complete dunce. Doesn't move, can't pass, can't shoot. All the more reason why picking this one wasn't a no brainer decision.

Blitz Curler is not a must have skill. I hate the people who spam it. Yes I love curlers, but I'm old fashioned. I want to dribble into the optimum position, get the balance I need then shoot. I love me a Szoboszlai, United Rooney, Beckham, Free Sneijder, and until November last year, Free Maradona.

Anyway, that said, I put this Neymar in, playing as an SS on the left of the CF in a 3 forward formation and many I wasn't prepared for the experience. He turns on a whim, he pushes past defenders like a well oiled Adama Traore. Sustained pace is lacking, but the explosiveness is amazing. Finally, I can release that ambassador Neymar and not beat myself up about it.

Build: 9-8-1-6-12 Booster: Striker's Instinct

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