Bringing Neves to the party

Dida - 18k - Dida is a great keeper with a god awful right foot. From distance he's rarely beaten, unless the shot is low, he punches a fair amount but he's incredibly quick which means mopping up long balls and his rushing at attackers is fantastic. His throwing is quick and accurate and his kicking very good, just use his left foot, his right really is atrocious. His shot stopping is amazing and the crosses he likes to come for actually get taken. I haven't used the best IF keepers from this game but so far Dida has been my favourite IF keeper, and one of my favourite keepers in the game. Mistakes are few. A great buy especially for chemistry. (8.9/10)

Marquinhos - 26k - A must for future teams due to his chemistry in Ligue 1 and Brazil. He isn't the tallest but he is one of the quickest and that pace will really help you out. His heading isn't the best but fortunately his pace lets him cover those mistakes, which is good because his tackling is excellent. Positioning wise he's good and he's not as weak as you might think when looking at him. He doesn't come forward that often and he passes excellently; so far I haven't got many complaints apart from his heading and I'm glad of him in my teams. (8.2/10)

Miranda - 40k - Expensive but due to chemistry worth it. For my playstyle he's a silent assassin; he makes very few mistakes, wins many headers even against the tallest and is great at covering the back line; maybe it's the pace. I really can't complain, I have used in many of my teams and his tackling, awareness and strength really shows. His passing is average (not bad) and he's another shorty at 6 foot but don't let that put you off; he might be 40k but he's fantastic in game and for team creativity. (8.9/10)

Carvajal - 13k - Carvajal stay in your position! That's my only complaint. He's a mini bull due to his lighting pace, his tackling is very good and his agility lets him make headers awkward for the opposition, though he doesn't win all that many. His passing is superb and his crossing is brilliant and that's good because he never stays back and if not charging down the wing is probably helping out in central midfield. For some reason I don't mind though as he's a good defender and he plays a quality part in my attacks. Well worth the coins, plus Spanish and at Madrid; that has to be a good thing for chemistry. (8.5/10)

Maxwell - 25k - A good player who simply lacks a bit of pace. His positioning is excellent, strength more than adequate and tackling great he can however feel a little sluggish next to the quickest players and so a shadow chemistry would be useful. It's not a major concern though as he usually hold  a good position for the tackle/interception. His passing is above average and crossing quite good but I tend to use Neves because of his skills and general passing brilliance; plus I don't like to leave Maxwell too far up the pitch as he doesn't get back quick enough. In the air he holds his own, especially against wingers who are usually small and his ball control means he rarely gets caught on the ball, he almost always finds a pass. With Digne's pace he'd be in all my teams but as it is that slight sluggishness can get you caught out. (7.9/10)

Tardelli - 13k - I think this guy is fantastic and is a little bull charging around the place until he gets the ball back; his first touch and dribbling is brilliant and his short passing more than adequate but his long passing is average and he when he meet a bigger bull he generally get flattened. His work rates are great as it means he assists everywhere and this covers for his lack of defensive ability; yet he does make many crucial tackles for me, just very few interceptions. His shot is pretty good but it doesn't feel that strong, yet he's dangerous on the edge of the box and has a tidy one on one finish. He loves to overlap the passer, probably that 'beat the offside trap' trait and that suits me fine as Neves prefers to pick his moments. He is everywhere and as a CM that's very useful, it's a shame he doesn't have better defending but I think it's so low you shouldn't waste a chemistry card on him. 4* skills. (8.5/10)  

Neves - 12k - I made this team purely so I could use Neves and he doesn't disappoint. He isn't the quickest but he is strong enough on the ball, has a mean left footed cross, 4*skills, and some of the most ridiculous in-game stats. Passing wise there isn't a lot he gets wrong and that's brilliant for me as it means I can continue moves with ease; both long and short passing are excellent. His freekick taking is close to 2IF Rakitic and you feel like every corner could be a goal and every freekick should be one. He can feel a little laboured to dribble with but he rarely loses the ball and it works for him because he really is a great dribbler who keeps the ball close to his feet. I don't shoot from distance all that much but Neves is one to do it with, he has a rocket shot. All in all he makes this team really fun and although his M/M work rates mean he doesn't bust a gut to get forward he is always available for a pass and quite the versatile player when he gets one. (8.9/10)

Feghouli - 11k - I didn't like his NIF, he felt awkward on the ball and poor at everything but his IF is brilliant to use and involved in everything good down the right. He is very quick, strong enough to take on a full back and has a pretty good cross. His shooting is also good for a wide man and he is able to skip past most players with some superb dribbling. He only has 3* skills so he's not complete in my eyes but that's fine because he makes up for it with H/M work rates and brilliant control. Passing wise he is decent though his cross is better than his long pass; for short passes he is pretty good but certainly not as good as Garcia but he gets involved in great moves and propels my team up the pitch with his desire to get forward. I like him a lot and plan on using him in a 433, I recommend him to everyone especially as he's so cheap. (8.5/10)

Jo - Jo is brilliant; he really is. I didn't like his NIF so was unsure of his IF but I was wrong. He takes up great positions, has an amazing header and finishes with ease even though his shot takes a bit of time to wind up. Any cross is his and he is a complete bully on the pitch throwing everyone aside. His dribbling is definitely average and he lacks any real skills but he's really fun to use and completely changed my perception of him. He is strong and quick enough but he's definitely not lightening so don't think you can outrun Alba, it's never going to happen unless you push him to the ground first. He has quickly become one of my favourite players and I can't wait to find another team for him when and if the right in-forms come out. Try him out and make those crosses count, then when your opposition thinks you're a cross abuser show them he can finish on the ground too. (8.8/10)

Jonas - 19k - This is the second team I've used Jonas in and I enjoy using him every time; he is a very unusual player. He finishes 85% of his chances, is good at linking up play, can dribble and run away from defenders and bizarrely can score with his head no matter who he faces. I put this down to his positioning because he seems to be well placed all the time and available for all my moves. His passing is actually quite good too, as is his strength, and although he isn't the quickest he is a lot of fun to use especially as he can play Jo in for an early cross. He's not the best striker you'll use but he is one of them, plus he is fun which to me is an important reason I make these teams. He also have a H/L work rate which is perfect for getting behind the defence. He is a creative goal scorer a little like Vucinic and that suits me fine. (8.8/10)

4222 All IF's; lots of fun

After the BPL 4231(2) success I had a Ligue 1/La Liga fitness team alongside it, it didn't work and the players simply didn't suit so I knew I would have to use them somehow.
Following on from a 4222 team with IF Milito and IF Pandev I decided to use this fun formation for the previously beleaguered players and with great success and entertainment.

 Dida - 18k - Dida is a great keeper with a god awful right foot. From distance he's rarely beaten, unless the shot is low, he punches a fair amount but he's incredibly quick which means mopping up long balls and his rushing at attackers is fantastic. His throwing is quick and accurate and his kicking very good, just use his left foot, his right really is atrocious. His shot stopping is amazing and the crosses he likes to come for actually get taken. I haven't used the best IF keepers from this game but so far Dida has been my favourite IF keeper, and one of my favourite keepers in the game. Mistakes are few. A great buy especially for chemistry. (8.9/10)

Marquinhos - 26k - A must for future teams due to his chemistry in Ligue 1 and Brazil. He isn't the tallest but he is one of the quickest and that pace will really help you out. His heading isn't the best but fortunately his pace lets him cover those mistakes, which is good because his tackling is excellent. Positioning wise he's good and he's not as weak as you might think when looking at him. He doesn't come forward that often and he passes excellently; so far I haven't got many complaints apart from his heading and I'm glad of him in my teams. (8.2/10)

Miranda - 40k - Expensive but due to chemistry worth it. For my playstyle he's a silent assassin; he makes very few mistakes, wins many headers even against the tallest and is great at covering the back line; maybe it's the pace. I really can't complain, I have used in many of my teams and his tackling, awareness and strength really shows. His passing is average (not bad) and he's another shorty at 6 foot but don't let that put you off; he might be 40k but he's fantastic in game and for team creativity. (8.9/10)

Carvajal - 13k - Carvajal stay in your position! That's my only complaint. He's a mini bull due to his lighting pace, his tackling is very good and his agility lets him make headers awkward for the opposition, though he doesn't win all that many. His passing is superb and his crossing is brilliant and that's good because he never stays back and if not charging down the wing is probably helping out in central midfield. For some reason I don't mind though as he's a good defender and he plays a quality part in my attacks. Well worth the coins, plus Spanish and at Madrid; that has to be a good thing for chemistry. (8.5/10)

Digne - 24k - A great defender but also a guy who likes to get forward so sometimes caught out of position, he's never in central midfield though. Not quite as devastating as Carvajal when in the final third but better alongside an attacker when heading and making tackles. He's a strong enough player, he has enough pace to cope with many of the quickest and he has some decent passing and crossing. A left back who does what an all round full back does, defend and attack. (8.5/10)

Raul Garcia - 10k - In FIFA I feel dribbling goes a few ways, the excellent dribbler, the poor dribbler who thinks he's Messi and the boat. Boats are interesting because they force you to be thoughtful with your movement; Garcia is one of those, but what a boat. When forward he has the quality to move away from a defender and pass/shoot, in defence he has the strength to hold off the man and roll the opposition; he's an interesting player indeed. His shooting is good but not excellent, always on target not always testing, though it can take a while to get the shot off. His passing is brilliant and playing through balls is great fun, his short passing is strong too as it means you can play tiki-taka with a beast. He's great in the air, strong and good in defence and in general he's involved in everything good. He is a CAM who is a better CDM; for me that's a great compromise in attack and defence. (8.5/10)

Matuidi - 42k (risen hugely since, should drop....) - A good player who supports everywhere but doesn't feel as strong or as mighty as his NIF; he is still strong though. His passing is improved and his shooting feels like a real shot, still not very good though, but all in all he does a CDM's job excellently with great tackling, sudden bursts of destroying 4 or 5 of the opposition and a constant willingness to support his team mates. His ball control is pretty decent for CDM too, which means taking a touch and run is good fun, especially in this open formation. I really like his NIF and for different reasons (his ability on the ball) I like his IF just as much. Don't expect to win too many headers but do expect to tackle the hell out of the opposition. (8.7/10)

Cabella - 18k - I had used him in a 4231(2) team and he was decent, though very weak, so I was excited about having him less isolated. His 4* WF and Skills show, his touch is very neat and his dribbling superb but he gets bullied off the ball unless you shield the ball, strangely though I've done this quite successfully even with this tiny guy. His passing is great and his runs are brilliant; and I know in some ways I can always beat a man either passing and making a run or dribbling past them. When you beat the first man the second usually clobbers you but knowing this allows you to adapt your game. His crossing is superb and his free kicks good when close to goal, he also likes to beat the offside trap which is a blessing as smaller players find it harder to make an extra yard by shouldering the defender off them. I like Cabella, if he were 2 inches taller he'd be a star as it is he's just excellent. (8.7/10)

Dos Santos - 31k - I had his 1IF (first in-form) and he was very good, but I thought for the same price I'd go for the second one and there is an improvement. His dribbling is sublime and his pace is a real bonus, his skills come off easily (4* WF/Skills) and although I used him on the left in another team he is very good on the right too. He seems fairly strong on the ball, passes extremely well and creates a sense of relaxation when you get him on the ball. On the left his crossing was devastating but on the right it's still very good; his shooting is great too so cut inside, use those skills and get a shot off. His work rates mean he doesn't defend and he can't always be bothered to go forward but it's fine, he has skills and Carvajal has the willingness. All in all he's a brilliant CAM and I'm sure a brilliant striker; a bargain so get that 2IF before someone decides it's worth 50k+. (9/10)

Ben Yedder - 15k - An interesting player with some great and very average abilities. Finishing wise he is absolutely lethal, when taking one touch and a shot he scores so very often, and he also makes excellent runs despite having medium/medium work rates. He does have the beat the offside trap trait, though blink and you'll miss them so he does get called offside a decent amount. His pace is good at getting past a man but seems average when running away from someone. His dribbling to get past a player seems very average and his ball control isn't always the best but his passing is very strong for a striker which can be very useful and he is able to use a skilled dribble very well. He is 5"6 though so you won't be barging your way through anyone; and although he has good heading it feels very difficult to beat a defender in the air. (8.3/10, on his finishing alone)

Javi Guerra - 20k - Guerra is a hidden gem, his has unusual work rates for a striker M/H but don't let that fool you; his attribute is making critical runs. He is strong, quick enough and has a great header as well as a good finish but isn't anywhere near as clinical as Ben Yedder. His runs are superb and is always arriving at the right time for a header or late pass but he does have one flaw, very poor dribbling, though it is manageable you need to think about what you're about to do instead of reacting. His passing is okay and his defending excellent which is good in this formation as in 4222 the middle can feel lonely. I really like using him and I think he's a star, much as he was in FIFA13. A fantastic bargain silver, especially when you consider silver IF's can be very expensive. (8.5/10)

Part 3 - All IF BPL

I am skipping past part 2 because I wasn't completely happy with my team and am waiting till the end of the week before buying a replacement, however I did make a team I was happy with all thanks to the great Team of the Week 18.

Firstly prices on higher priced IF's (around 30k) have halved, now is a good time to buy before the horrible price fixers raise the prices again and everyone builds the same cheap Serie A team.

The BPL Guys

Guzan - 11k - As a Villa fan I was excited for this card but so far he's made life very difficult for me; top corner shots he's great with and his throwing is brilliant but low shots and handling are miserable, 4 of the 6 goals he's conceded were entirely his fault. He has the limpest wrists of any keeper I've used and can't seem to push the ball away at all (unless it's to push the ball in the goal), he also comes for the ball on crosses but stays in his poor position and so rebound goals are always likely. He looks small despite being 6"4 and feels to have no real presence. A real let down which was a surprise. I need a new keeper and Adrian will be next in line. (6/10...because I'm a Villa fan)


Caulker - 19k - Sadly Caulker is now around the 30k mark, but Brown is a good alternative if you're on a budget. Caulker is tall, strong, quick and mobile; that suits me fine. His tackling is great, positioning very good and there's not a lot to complain about. He does what a good defender does; defend. He's no world beater but he'll keep you in games and when you see that spammed long ball you'll feel less bothered. Passing is decent enough too and he doesn't get caught on the ball like other defenders can. (8.5/10)

Winston Reid - 12k - Tall enough, strong enough, quick enough and with good work rates but isn't the best defender you'll use. His defending is more than adequate but you get the feeling he's going to miss a tackle or be slow to turn, and then it happens. His pace is perfect and allows you to cover mistakes but I don't like making mistakes and so I keep him back to make the tackles rather than meeting the attacker. He blocks the ball well so that's a bonus and as a BPL IF he's a bargain at 12k. (8/10)

Figueroa - 10k - He's a left back now! Always getting IF's that attacking centre back has probably found his best FIFA position even if he's not quite Baines. He wins headers, can pass, shoot, dribble and strike a ball but he's a jack of all trades who gives you options rather than quality. He's definitely a centre back playing left back rather than a true LB but I think that can be helpful with the right attacking option in front; sadly I have Sigurosson but that's a different review. His chemistry potential is a pain, so hybrids need Koren, but he's just as annoying so you're better off with full BPL. All in all though he's fun to see on the pitch, does things well enough and is extremely cheap. (7.5/10)

Riether - 15k - Tiny, weak but angry. He's quick enough for a right back but needs to stay back more as he's no Abate when getting back into position. When getting under the body of the opposition he's very good but he's a last ditch tackler as people regularly knock him down and go straight through him. He is nippy and agile which means he can make unusual tackles but he's not the best defensively and with Johnson not caring about defending can leave the right side exposed. His crossing is good as is his passing and when he gets forward usually creates danger in the box. Also he has green chemistry with Per Mertesacker which is good for those who like slow Germans. (7.5/10)

Barry - 10k - Who cares about pace when this guy is patrolling the midfield! His tackling is great, bursts forward brilliant and positioning excellent; you don't need a lot more in a CDM. His passing from the back is strong but getting forward he can play some lovely intricate balls to running teammates, his shooting is very average. So far so good for Mr Barry, he's a great tackler who is strong and well equipped to stop an attack, plus he can pass. 10k very well spent and not much more to say! He also has high defensive and medium attacking work rates. (8.9/10)

Cabaye - 25k - So small but so good at it all. He can defend well enough, he passes brilliantly, strikes a ball well from distance and dribbles nicely. His height is his only real downfall, though a bit more pace would be nice, plus better work rates, though he makes up for it by playing sumptuous passes and testing keepers at ridiculous ranges. He's another jack of all trades but a master of passing and shooting, his free kicks are immense and his corners great though he does get bulldozed off the ball if you don't use his neat dribbling, which with high aggression can be a pain,;but he can pass so find a man instead! Don't go for headers. (8.8/10)

Sigurossen - 20k - Gylfi is a great player in real life and I've always wanted to try his IF but sadly he's not quite Jurado on the left and I am still getting used to using him. He doesn't make crucial runs all that often (M/M work rates), seems less nimble on the ball than past FIFA's but still retains a hammer shot and superb free kicks. When he makes a run he's strong enough to keep a defender from abusing his lack of pace and when you're on the edge of the box he really comes alive giving you options of nice passes, good crosses and an excellent shot; however in 4231 it can be tricky to get a slow M/M work rate player to get forward. He's a front man who is probably better suited to 433 but he doesn't disappoint, he just doesn't add enough to make him irreplaceable. (7/10)

Johnson - 10k - 4* skills, yey! Though he's pretty weak and doesn't get forward enough I was happy to have his guy in my squad and using a scoop turn to evade the opposition. He's by no means quick but he has a neat turn, with strong shooting and excellent passing, plus he has a 4* weak foot which gives you good options to go inside or take the man on outside. Under high pressure he too gets steamrolled but he dusts himself off and next time draws a foul. Nothing to criticise really apart from a tad lack of pace and poor work rates but he's dangerous in the final third and definitely a keeper. Eventually he like Gylfi will go to a 433 team. (8/10)

Lallana - 19k (price fluctuates a lot) - More skills even if he is tiny. Sadly he doesn't have anything spectacular apart from skills and a strong weak foot but all the same he's a guy who likes to get forward and has enough attributes to be a danger. His shooting is adequate with a good finesse attempt, his turning on the ball is handy and short passing excellent but he doesn't play the best through ball. His new position though is a bonus and allows his natural attacking flair to shine a little more. He takes up good positions but unfortunately can get knocked down before receiving the ball. In 4231 I do prefer my CAM to be a little more robust but it just means I am practicing skills and dribbling instead; Adebayor can be my strong man. I'd say he adds to my team and when playing well he's a constant danger which allows my wide men a chance to get involved. (8/10)

Adebayor - 18k - Having used his NIF many times I knew what to expect and so far I don't feel there's a huge improvement over his already great NIF. In the air he's fantastic, in front of goal a monster but sometimes he prefers to be a CF and not a ST. He does however let me scoop turn and perform other fun skills and with his decent passing he is extremely useful. Apart from the work rates and lack of agility he's a really great striker but give him some time to get forward and he'll score for fun. He's strong, neat on the ball and deadly from distance/with finesse, goals come easily to this man especially on the volley, I can see him in lots of my future teams. Get one now before people decide he's worth 40k. (9/10)

Team Analysis
It's a great team to use but relies on passing abilities up top rather than always taking on the man, your full backs can prove very useful in this formation but make sure you're aware of where you wide men are when the FB's come forward. A wide man who wants to get forward would be a bonus and as the year develops hopefully a new cheap IF will offer that, but so far so good for wins, goals and entertainment. I really enjoy playing with these guys even if you're likely to get an Ibarbo SHHHH! along the way; I have my own robot dancing Adebayor!
If I could replace anyone it would be Guzan, Sigurossen (for better work rates) and Reither due to height; everyone else plays their part very well.

Cheap all IF Team - FIFA14 Ultimate Team (the first one)

It's been a long time since I made an all IF team and things have changed slightly. A fair few of the players are close to discard but in general there has been a lot of effort by groups of traders to keep usual discard IF prices at 20k.
This is a real shame as it restricts the amount of teams that can be made, especially for those without millions, but there are still great players close to discard that you should consider picking up.
When I began making this team I hoped to base it on IF Miranda, who was 30-40k, however as I sold a few cards his price rose to 50-60k and I was let scratching my head at alternatives.
Well fear not, a good team was created and for those who defend manually a great team; get ready to back up those centre backs.
My favoured Chemistry on each card is listed after each mini-review, I trade all the time so my teams change as I make small profits and get my players back for less coins.

The Frame

Esteban - 5.8k - Esteban is a decent keeper with two pretty annoying flaws; terrible reflexes and poor diving. His positioning counters this as he does seem to be in good positions for saves but he can cause some real problems at the back as your neat intricate play gets undone by a stupid long shot from 35 yards that he misses entirely. Considering other options I was happy with the coins spent; he's not that bad but he's certainly not that good. (6/10) Cat Chemistry due to improved speed and reflexes.

Godin - 11k - What a player; strong, powerful, decent passer, good in the air and well positioned. He's not that quick so I would suggest a shadow card but you're getting a good defender here and one who will make sure the Ibarbo's of this world aren't always on the end of the through balls. He's better at heading in his own box than the opposition and his ground tackling is a joy, not one easily skilled. A good defender. (8/10) Shadow Chemistry for extra pace

Arribas - 11k - He really surprised me and is a bit of a gem; he doesn't feel 59 pace as he competes with quicker players, he's a bull when making tackles and his passing is really good. He takes up good positions, is quite decent in the air and seems to make fantastic tracking back runs. Not many negatives with him despite his card stats looking problematic. A solid defender. (8/10) Shadow Chemistry for extra pace

Fernandes - 12k - I think he is great; strong, stays back, quick enough, good passer, good crosser and generally a bit of a defensive monster. I was going to try for a cheap Maicon but what's the point, I have Mario Fernandes. His only drawback is he doesn't feel agile, but that's fine, the man ahead of him is and his job is to defend and support when necessary, which he does well. His heading is good, strength apparent and tackling great. Not much to complain about though his dribbling isn't brilliant. (8.5/10) Anchor/Sentinel Chemistry for extra defensive qualities

Kombarov - 13k - Look at this stats and you probably think you have a world class left back but after many games with him I am yet to see his best. His tackling is decent, his heading is okay, his positioning is forward and his passing surprisingly average. He can cross, takes good set pieces and gets forward well but perhaps because I use Jurado's skills I miss out on his supportive runs. At times he has been amazing for me, but at times anonymous which as a left back can be slightly frustrating. A solid but underwhelming player, perhaps I'm expecting too much. He'd probably make a great wing back. (6.9/10) Anchor/Sentinel Chemistry for extra defensive qualities

Jurado - 10.5k - Everyone should try this guy, he is fantastic. In my opinion he only has one negative and that is inconsistent shooting, but for me that is it. He could do with more pace but it's manageable because of his dribbling and passing. In tight situations he nips past defenders with ease, finds good passes and makes great runs. His finesse shot is good but his shooting in general needs some thought instead of just blasting the ball. He has 4* skills/weak foot and it's a real help; he has won me games by himself and he must really annoy my opposition as he slowly makes his way through their defenders. He's also not that bad in defence both on the ground and in the air, but won't be scoring any headers in attack. (8.5/10) Catalyst Chemistry for pace and passing or Maestro for an all rounder.

Tosic - 11k - A small, nippy player with 4* skills, what's not to like? His tendency to use his left foot that's what! In 4411 his weak foot can be a real problem as I do like to take on my man down the wing. Tosic seems to always use his left foot which means I am passing it inside or back to the full back instead of making my way down the outside. He makes decent runs forward and has a neat first time pass but he gets pushed over a lot of the time. When you can skill he is a joy and cutting in is great fun because of this; definitely have a shot both long and finesse because his left footed finishing is strong. His left footed crossing is very good and his right is distinctively average but actually Tosic is a good player who would work very well in a 433. I have a lot of time for him and enjoy using him; plus with my midfield his forward runs can be found with ease. (8/10) Deadeye Chemistry for the passing and shooting boost.

Raul Garcia - 10k - In FIFA I feel dribbling goes a few ways, the excellent dribbler, the poor dribbler who thinks he's Messi and the boat. Boats are interesting because they force you to be thoughtful with your movement; Garcia is one of those, but what a boat. When forward he has the quality to move away from a defender and pass/shoot, in defence he has the strength to hold off the man and roll the opposition; he's an interesting player indeed. His shooting is good but not excellent, always on target not always testing, though it can take a while to get the shot off. His passing is brilliant and playing through balls is great fun, his short passing is strong too as it means you can play tiki-taka with a beast. He's great in the air, strong and good in defence and in general he's involved in everything good. He is a CAM who is a better CDM; for me that's a great compromise in attack and defence. (8.5/10) Artist Chemistry for super passing and neater turns.

Ruben Pardo - 10k - Firstly Pardo is a poor dribbler who thinks he's Messi; sometimes he is incredibly smooth then you become confident and one of his legs shortens to which he falls over. Very frustrating especially as his short passing is excellent and his long passing great. Playing next to Tosic means I have a reason to play some defence splitting through balls and he's slightly nippier than Garcia so I can dribble before making a pass, rather than moving sideways and making one as I do with the beast. His shooting is surprisingly decent and though finishing stats are poor he's scored a decent amount of long shots for me. He's a bit weak but nothing horrific, and his defending is average, I don't win too many headers with him. Worth a look though until better options occur. (7/10) Powerhouse Chemistry so he gets stuck in a little more.

Sergio Garcia - 11k - I like my CF to have three things, shooting, weak foot and passing; Garcia only has one of those qualities; shooting, but what a shot. His weak foot is obvious, it's terrible, his short passing is very average and his long passing poor (which is hard as he's part of a triangle of good passers) but his movement and right foot is a joy to behold. He pops up in unusual places, makes late runs and finishes with aplomb. From just outside the box he's deadly, his dribbling is good and his close range goals are a tap of the button. His heading is better than average despite being so small and he's always getting braces and hat-tricks for me. If only he had a better weak foot I'd make use of deadeye chemistry, but he doesn't so he's my goal machine. (8.1/10) Deadeye Chemistry so he's truly lethal with better passing, Artist if you want to dribble.

Movsisyan - 15k - He's a perfect striker; high/low work rates, great shot, good in the air, strong and very quick. His finishing is brilliant both from distance and close up (not quite as good as Garcia's up close) his passing is okay and his positioning good. Sometimes I wish he'd make more forward darts but perhaps my slower play means I miss his runs. There's not a lot more to say about Movsisyan, he does what a striker does and does it well. He has three star skills so roulette's well, his dribbling is good for a striker and he shrugs off defenders with ease. Seems to score in every game. (8.3/10) Sniper Chemistry because he's fast enough and could do with being a little more lethal

I have really enjoyed using this team, and it didn't cost the earth as many all IF teams will; if you build it you need to use Movsisyan and Tosic's pacey runs forward, utilise the skills of Jurado and the passing abilities of Pardo and Raul Garcia. Forget about Sergio Garcia and just admire him popping up to get the winners. Drag those centre backs back and revel at the moments your sub 70 pace centre backs make Ibarbo look like a bronze player.
If you remember your midfield will keep the ball the team plays well, with super aggressive/high pressure teams you have the armoury to keep the ball moving and the players to hit a defence splitting pass.

I'm in the process of building a second/third/fourth team to play alongside these guys; so I'll report back as soon as I can. With TOTY it's a good time to buy some IF's and start building your potential teams; be creative because the more of us that are the better the FIFA community becomes.

Chat with EA Reps about Autobuyers and search issues

Unfortunately I did something rather stupid by listing an IF Cabaye for 5.3k and not 53k...so the IF team will have to wait till a Benatia sells, but I did have a word with EA Customer Support about their stance on autobuyers.

Here's that conversation!

It worked for Pele and us XboxCC guys, perhaps EA simply need more external pressure

 

SahilThanks for contacting EA Customer Experience, my name is Sahil. How may I assist you today?

 

youHello there , I have a general question about Ultimate Team

youwhat are EA doing to tackle autobuyers?

 

SahilYes please go ahead

 

youyesterday the webapp had a little wobble and I accidentally listed my IF Cabaye for 5.3k instead of 53k, my fault as I know by now not to trust the terrible webapp until it settles, but today someone else had this lag problem which caused them to list a player without a 0.

youIn both cases our cards were bought within 5 seconds, ABdul (auto buyer strikes again)

youI didn't have time to log into my brothers account and trade the card, because of the autobuyer, but without it I would have saved my card.

youAs with the Pele issue, where he is still not in packs (false advertising) I siply wanted to know what EA's stance was on this issue.

yousimply^

 

SahilI understand what you are trying to say and First of all I apologize for the inconvenience this may have caused.

 

youthat's okay, as I said I've done enough listing to know I must wait until the webapp settles

 

SahilAnd I would like to tell you that we are well known of this issue and our terms or service is currently investigating the accounts of suspected players and everyday our team is banning accounts of large number of suspected players.

SahilI know that better because I am facing so many customers everyday whose accounts are getting Banned.

 

youWell that's good; EA has always kept quiet about their existence, it is good to see them tackling the issue with force.

 

SahilIt takes time to investigate these kind of issues

SahilAnd I make you assure that this issue will get resolved very soon.

 

youI guess investigating and identifying are two different things (only 2 of the top 100 traders have played any games). Well that's good to know from you, thanks.

youI did wonder though are these autobuyers affecting the search issues, because I find it's a real pig to search at the moment....worse than ever in fact.

youI'll show you an example

 

SahilI would really appreciate if you help us by complaining against any player of this kind you came across by following the below link: http://help.ea.com/article/how-to-report-cheating

youI will do

 

SahilThat is much appreciated

SahilIs there anything else I can assist you with?

 

youhttp://ultimatebuilds.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/fifa-ultimate-team-search-on-webapp.html This is my FIFA blog, I have a few blogs, but it clearly shows how broken the searching it

youis^ not it

 

SahilThanks for providing it I would surely forward it to the concerned department.

 

youI noticed this is occuring especially when a number of cards are put up at a high price, so if the IF card is 20k and many put non IF cards up at 15k, it is difficult to search for the 20k card...if that makes sense

youI have always been one for helping out the smaller guys, I just hope this great concept of a game can be fixed...sometime in my lifetime

 

SahilI understand that

 

youat least it's keeping you all in jobs!

 

SahilIt would get fixxed very soon, trust me.

 

SahilIs there anything else I can assist you with?

 

youokay, well I didn't come to complain or anything, I just wanted to make these issues known. I don't need any hep with anything else unless you can unfreeze my FIFA 13 Ultimate Team items! ha; just kidding, I have written to EA head office about them.