deweylim

Some of you rave about ratino, macelo.. (pardon the spelling). They have weak stats in defending. I want to ask.. how does that work out in your team? Why play a fullback that has like 10 in tackling? and just 9 in strength.. and 6 in heading (get push knock off so easily!).. ok you get the idea.

So my question is why use them? Will they perform their job defensively? Don't tell me about 8 assist and 5 goals please. I have my midfielders and forwards to do the job..

Thanks for reading and answering

theincrediblehulk

Many people dont mind using these kind of FB's because it gives them an extra edge going forward. The best FB's in the world are good at both ends of the pitch. Daniel Alves is ofcourse a prime example. Also think Roberto Carlos, Ashley Cole etc. We're beginning to see it now in Bakary Sagna at Arsenal as well.

I usually never go for these guys (Ratinho, Marcelo) as FB's. Had Marcelo is one game and I always played him LAM. My preference is someone who can defend well and also cross if needed.

The attacking FB's like Marcelo, Ratinho work best if you go with 5 man defence. You can have 3 CB's who stay back at all times and Marcelo and Ratinho as wing backs bombing down the flanks. It really does work very well especially if you play counter-attacking football. That's when these FB's are at their best. Not a good idea to go for them in a 4 man defence because if you come up against teams with good wingers (Man Utd, Valencia etc), you'll get screwed. And another reason why people go for the attacking FB's is because they like to play that way. Cant really fault them for that!

deweylim

I see! I'm not faulting anyone. Just want to find out if I'm missing something good! If they work, I will buy them too. There's shortage of good leftback with good defensive stats