Alright, so I wanted to see what all the fuss was about with Eric Bailly in FIFA 23. I’d heard mixed things – some people saying he’s a beast, others saying he’s a bit clunky. So, I decided to jump in and see for myself.
Getting Started
First things first, I fired up FIFA 23 and headed straight into Ultimate Team. I didn’t have Bailly in my club, so I hit the transfer market. I wasn’t sure what his price would be like, but I was prepared to shell out a few coins to try him out.
Finding Bailly
I typed “Bailly” into the search bar and… there he was! I saw a few different versions of his card, I think, but I went for the standard gold one to keep things simple. I snapped him up – can’t remember the exact price, but it wasn’t too bad.
Building a Squad
Next, I needed to build a squad around him. I usually run a Premier League team, I tried a few different formations and players, trying to get the chemistry right.
Testing Him Out
Finally, it was time to take him for a spin! I jumped into a few Division Rivals matches to see how he’d perform. My first impression? This guy is strong! He won a lot of headers, and he could really throw his weight around.
- Pace: He wasn’t the fastest center-back I’ve used, but he wasn’t exactly slow either. He could keep up with most attackers.
- Defending: This is where he really shined. His tackling was solid, and he was great at intercepting passes.
- Physicality: Like I said, the guy’s a tank! He muscled a lot of players off the ball.
- Passing: His passing was alright, nothing special, but good enough to get the ball out of defense.
My Verdict
After playing a bunch of games, I have to say I was pretty impressed with Bailly. He’s definitely a solid defender, especially for his price. Is he the best center-back in the game? No, but he’s a great option if you’re looking for a strong, reliable defender who won’t break the bank.
Would I recommend him? Yeah, I would! Give him a try and see what you think.
