Amadeus Review | Epic: National Attackers feat. Captain Tsubasa
1. Platini (AMF: T0 Top 5)
Double Boost: Agility
Added Skill: Long Range Shooting
While rating this card, several shortcomings were noted:
- Despite having Phenomenal Pass, his low Lofted Pass stat limits its utility.
- As a new "Double Boost" dribbler, his Physical Contact falls short of top-tier dribblers like Kaká, Ronaldinho, Hazard, or MSN Messi (who easily exceed 80+).
- At 179cm, his agility is slightly inferior to players in the 166-173cm range, which are favored for smoother turning in the current meta.
Additionally, the AMF position consumes the most stamina. This Platini uses the Hole Player playstyle but has mediocre Stamina, often dropping below 50% before halftime (triggering stat penalties). Comparatively, cards like Nedvěd (100 Stamina) fare better.
However, this card retains strengths:
- His previous version was already highly regarded for being a balanced AMF with no weaknesses (ambipedal, strong dribbling/passing/shooting, and decent height for aerial duels).
- The new version improves with the Hole Player playstyle, slight physical boosts, and Phenomenal Pass, making it superior to single-boost Platini cards.
Phenomenal Pass becomes critical in high-stakes matches, especially for breaking defensive structures with unexpected backheel passes.
Final Rating: T0 Top 5 (AMF tier gatekeeper). However, he slightly trails behind Kaká, MSN Messi, Nedvěd, Cruyff, Ronaldinho, and Hazard. Not a "must-pull" if you already own other elite AMFs
2. Cantona (CF: T0)
Double Boost: Striker's Instinct
Added Skill: Through Passing
As a tall, physical Target Man, Cantona excels at hold-up play, using Phenomenal Finishing to curl shots after pivoting. However:
- Competing aerial specialists like Gullit or ST Haaland outperform him due to his mediocre Jump.
- Losing the Momentum Dribbling skill (critical for large-model dribblers) reduces his uniqueness compared to previous versions.
His standout trait is 98 Kicking Power, a rare stat that enables devastating long-range shots—a meta-relevant strength.
3. Forlán (CF: T0)
Double Boost: Striker's Instinct
Added Skill: Double Touch
While his stats are not elite (sub-90 Speed, Acceleration, and sub-80 Physical Contact), Forlán compensates with:
- 101 Kicking Power, perfect for first-time shots from the edge of the box.
- 91 Ball Control, enabling smooth one-touch finishes.
His playstyle suits aggressive "receive-and-shoot" strategies, justifying a T0 rating despite stat limitations.
Source: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/5jP4bUx7tFhaolKiGxVf6A
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