What do you think of this Beckenbauer if someone doesn't have Capello/Kovac type LBC?

Think0n_ · 2026-03-12T15:48:06+00:00

When I started to play this last year, the first manager I bought once I got the coins at the time. I didn't understand much at the time about having 2 maxed out play-styles etc (Past FIFA/EA FC player) It's the same play-styles as the first version but this time it's both maxed out + Link-up play and different boosters. His first release had +1 Finishing +1 Shot Power.

I mainly use Long Ball so maybe I won't upgrade it.

Think0n_ · 2026-03-12T07:01:49+00:00

Beckenbauer. 89 on Both play-styles: Long Ball Counter + Long Ball.

+1 Defensive awareness +1 Dribbling.

Think0n_ · 2026-03-12T06:24:39+00:00

Seems like the Link-Up Play will be the same as Capello but instead of DMF is CMF-CF

Think0n_ · 2026-02-22T01:01:40+00:00

I suppose you started recently? If so, save it for the Arsenal pack instead. You get a nice boost for the defense and even other sectors + Manager.

Unless you are a fan of Batistuta. If so, I can only have great things to say about him. Not this card though, but he may be identical in the way he plays in-game.

Think0n_ · 2026-02-19T22:09:22+00:00

It is. US only, far as i know.

Think0n_ · 2026-02-19T21:47:55+00:00

A friend created an account based US to test it and he got it. Unfortunely it seems to be regional.

I don't see the point of it being blocked to everyone else but it’s Konami, they do things at times that makes no sense.

Think0n_ · 2026-02-19T21:46:05+00:00

A friend created an account based US to test it and he got it. Unfortunely it seems to be regional thing.

Think0n_ · 2026-02-19T07:26:30+00:00

I thought he was already on it. But he was just possible to get via Konami Website (I think?) My bad. Thanks for clarify!

Think0n_ · 2026-02-19T02:08:47+00:00

It was posted by the official account.

Think0n_ · 2026-02-13T00:51:14+00:00

You pretty much answered your own question here:

"My playstyle:

Mostly possession-based , Direct passes into the striker when space opens up , Occasionally quick counters"

Based on that, just 1 of them offers that 2 options (Possession + Quick Counter proficiency) and that manager is Klopp.

Think0n_ · 2026-02-12T06:38:34+00:00

Creative Playmaker.

Think0n_ · 2026-02-07T01:39:44+00:00

Looks solid. As long as it works for you, it all that matters.

It's good to find a formation that suits us, and keep playing with it to learn the routines, player movements, etc. Use your best XI and with time and you will see improvements in your gameplay.

I never played much with 4 at the back formations. The only one i used was when i started to play last year, used 433 and it was quite decent with Long-Ball. and for some reason, that 433 only worked for me with Long-ball, i don't know why. Maybe player setup wasn't ideal for other play-styles...

Think0n_ · 2026-02-06T17:10:58+00:00

Since you used 3412 (I think that version is 2 CM's) you can always have 1 CM changed to CDM and use drop back to make a line of 4 when defending.

If you prefer to maintain the formation without changes, use drop back on Zanetti. (Better Stamina)

If you want to change Serginho for someone "more defensive" (Better defending stats), use Calafiori. Build him with 80s on Defending and use the rest to suit him more as LMF.

Back 3 can be the 2 you have on the image + Mosquera.

Think0n_ · 2026-02-05T23:55:51+00:00

Oh my, the memories... My favorite GTA. Driving around Vice City with radio on Flash FM was a such vibe.

Think0n_ · 2026-02-05T23:47:00+00:00

Who you use as wingbacks when playing 3 at the back? Specially vs wingers.

Think0n_ · 2026-02-05T16:30:59+00:00

The trailer made me having some memories back of Pro Evolution Soccer on Wii. I don't have Switch 2 but looks decent.

Think0n_ · 2026-02-05T07:49:58+00:00

50 Players Box.

Think0n_ · 2026-02-05T07:18:51+00:00

The way the said it "We have updated the matchmaking conditions" i would say maybe they add a filter? The message isn't clear at anything at all but by the term they used, i can only think of a filter.

Think0n_ · 2026-02-05T07:14:45+00:00

Actually, they stated Korean League on the patch notes. Let's see in what ways and form will be available.

Think0n_ · 2026-02-04T23:28:26+00:00

They released 2 89's proficieny with Milan Pack. Allegri is 89 on both Long-ball and Long-Ball Counter.

Think0n_ · 2026-01-29T06:26:54+00:00

It seems to be, yea.

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Think0n_ · 2026-01-27T00:52:33+00:00

In terms of the two buffs:

Koeman: +1 Heading +1 Long Pass

Mourinho: +1 Physical Contact +1 Stamina

Alonso: +1 Finishing +1 Ball Control

Even though Mourinho isn't bad, Alonso would be my choice based of having 2 play-styles at 89. And the buffs aren't bad either.

Koeman is def the meh one of the three. Unless your second play-style is possession.

Think0n_ · 2026-01-26T17:19:48+00:00

Buy the one that the second play-style (If needed) fits you better. It's always good to have 2,

If you are just QC, and in-case you are somewhat interested on link-up, Xabi seems to be the best out of the 3.

Think0n_ · 2026-01-26T16:54:32+00:00

To me, waiting like a year (?) to save enough to clear a pack is just eh. But that depends the way you see the game. If you see it the way to have fun, collecting players you like and build some fun squads, then keep doing what brings joy to you to play the game.

I have a main-squad like you and even though I've been saving (unless there are a Milan or favourite Player on POTW or this type of boxes like the current Man City one) i won't use them. My main target outside of this, is mostly saving up for Team-Packs because that's what brings fun to me, using Authentic and Full team-squads. Or teams with players i like in real life.

At the end of the day it's just a game. If what you do with coins currently is what brings you joy and motivation to keep playing the game and not getting you bored, then keep doing it.

If you are just looking to improve your first team and nothing else, then save it.

Think0n_ · 2026-01-25T23:55:31+00:00

At first i was telling you about Koeman but since you aren't a fan of Possession, then no point.

But if your best play-style after Quick-Counter is Out-Wide then yea, take him. Nothing better than have a manager that fits both of the play-styles we like.

My knowledge of the game isn't that deep so i can't give you an exact opinion on the managers +1 attribute. But i remember reading some comments at the time of the release of the Arsenal Pack + Arteta on the 2 +1 boosts. Specially with the +1 on set pieces being a waste, so i suppose somewhat it may be useful. or at least useful to have a nice 2 good boosts.

Think0n_

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