FUT 21: Footballers - key statistics FIFA 21 guide, tips

Last update: 15 October 2020

In this chapter of our guide to FIFA 21, you can find out what are the most important statistics of players playing at specific positions. After reading our tips, you will know what players you should look for your FIFA Ultimate Team.

In FUT 21, you can choose one of many formations and select players who will play at specific positions. In addition to the goalkeeper, your team can include attackers, wingers, midfielders, and defenders. Footballers playing at a specific position should have certain qualities and attributes. Also, a player's overall rating does not always reflect his skills well, so you shouldn't make important decisions based on the player's overall rating. Below we suggest which players to look for for your FUT 21 squad and what to follow when choosing them.

• Striker
• Winger / side midfielder
• Central midfielder
• Central attacking midfielder
• Central defensive midfielder
• Central defender
• Side defender
• Goalkeeper

Striker

Depending on the formation, each team in FUT 21 must have at least one good attacker who will score goals. When choosing a striker, pay attention to those players who have excellent following attributes:

1. Pace above 80;
2. Finishing above 80;
3. Shot Power above 80;
4. Dribbling above 80 (if the Balance of the player is also at this level - perfect!);
5. Weak Foot stars - preferably 4 or 5, so that you do not have to move the ball to the stronger leg before shooting;
6. Skill Moves stars - if you like and can dribble, look for players with 4 or even 5 stars;
7. More specialty in attack than in defense (preferably high/low).

In FIFA 21, you will find many slow strikers (Harry Kane, Luis Suárez). They are still playable, but you will have to design your actions differently and focus on good passes. These players usually have very good Finishing attribute.

Winger / side midfielder

Depending on the formation, your team may need wingers (LW/RW) or side midfielders (LM/RM). When choosing players for those positions, pay attention to those who have excellent following attributes:

1. Pave above 80/85 ;
2. Dribbling and balance above 80 ;
3. Finishing above 80;
4. Shot Power above 80;
5. Weak Foot stars - preferably 4 or 5, so that you do not have to move the ball to the stronger leg before shooting;
6. Skill Moves stars - if you like and can dribble, look for players with 4 or even 5 stars;
7. More work in attack than in defense -especially for wingers.

Central midfielder

Central midfielders are key players in the many formations available in FUT 21 – you should choose versatile players with well-balanced statistics.

1. Pay attention to Balance, Passing, and Ball Control, so that you can start attacking after getting control of the ball;
2. The skill moves stars can come in handy during a duel with another player;
3. If you are going to use midfielders to shoot goals, pay attention to the Shot and Finishing stats.

Central attacking midfielder

The central offensive midfielder is often involved in the action around the opponent's penalty area and performs shots at the goal to score. This means that he should have the right statistics:

1. Pace above 80;
2. Dribbling and balance above 80 ;
3. Finishing above 80;
4. Shot Power above 80;
5. Weak Foot stars - at least 4, so that you do not have to move the ball to the stronger leg before shooting;
6. Skill Moves stars - if you like and can dribble, look for players with 4 or even 5 stars;
7. Passing above 80;
8. More specialty in the attack than in the defense - preferably at high/medium level.

Central defensive midfielder

The central defensive midfielders are your team's first line of defense. Depending on the chosen formation in your team can have one or two such players. A footballer playing on this position should stand out in terms of the following attributes:

1. Pace above 70;
2. High Strength, Aggression, Interceptions and Reactions;
3. Height above 180cm, so that he can effectively fight in the air;
4. More specialty in defense than in attack - preferably high/low.

Central defender

Choosing the right defenders is the foundation of building a team in FUT 21. Defenders should stand out in terms of the following attributes:

1. Pace above 70;
2. Height above 185cm, so that he can effectively fight in the air; Shooting with the head has been greatly improved in FIFA 21 so tall defenders may become a must-have;
3. High Strength, Aggression, Jumping, Interceptions and Reactions - at least on level 80;
4. The less specialty of such a player in the attack the better – this can have a negative effect on your defense line.

Side defender

Depending on their role, the side defenders can be involved in the offensive actions or stay behind while the rest of the team moves the ball to the opponent's side. Players playing in this position should exceed in the following attributes:

1. Pace over 85 points to compete with the fast wingers;
2. Defending skills at least at level 75;
3. Good Dribbling - if the player is to take an active part in offensive actions;
4. Good Physical attributes, especially Strength and Stamina at level 80;
5. Also, pay attention to the "better" foot – it should be the same as the side of the pitch on which that player plays.

Goalkeeper

When choosing the right goalkeeper for your team in FUT 21, it is worth paying attention to those players who exceed in Height, Reflexes, Positioning, and Handling. The low value of the Handling attribute can result in the goalkeeper often releasing the ball from his hands – the opponent can use this opportunity to score a goal.