Erling Haaland FC 25 TOTS ST 96 rated

When we eventually got hold of Erling Haaland TOTS in EA FC 25, it was like unleashing a goal machine that just doesn't get tired. As a Norwegian forward at Manchester City in the Premier League, this card is made to terrorize defenses with that insane 96 overall. We were stunned at his 98 shooting – 99 finishing is like every touch in the box having the potential to be a banger, and with 99 shot power, goalkeepers are getting hammered.

Add that to 94 pace, where his 99 sprint speed has him a rocket down the top, beating anybody. 90 dribbling makes him clingy to the ball; 90 ball control and 90 dribbling enable him to navigate through crowds, especially with 99 reaction, picking up loose balls. Physical at 94 is simply unfair – 99 strength intimidates center-backs, and 98 jumping takes over headers with 94 heading accuracy.

We put him in various Premier League clubs in Football Ultimate Team 25, and his 81 passing delivers panache playmaking; 88 short passing links play, and 86 vision finds teammates. Left-footed with 5-star weak foot and 4-star skills, he volleys for 99 or penalties for 99 with an eye blink. Defending's 52, but he won't be back on track – though 53 stand tackle helps in pinches.

He's a 195cm giant, using 90 balance to stay upright. 94 aggression turns him into a nightmare in duels, and 85 stamina keeps him fresh for dead time. In FUT 25, we loved the manner his 99 attacking position moves into spaces, turning half-chances into goals. 90 Curve curves shots around walls, and 92 Long Shot punishes from range. Composure 95 stops him from choking under pressure situations. We paired him with creative mids, and chem was lit. Acceleration 87 gets him moving quickly, and 68 Crossing brings width when needed. Free kick accuracy of 72 is decent on set pieces.

His 509 base stats make him a meta pick. At Football Club 25, he is best suited to high-press tactics. Vision 86 and long pass 77 stretch defenses asunder. Agility 90 is helpful with quick turns. Interceptions 48 and slide tackle 34 are equivalent to leaving defending to someone else. This card's IGS 2457 is in the stratosphere, finding equilibrium between power and skill.

Off the pitch in real life, Haaland broke a Premier League season record for goals with 36 in his debut year at Manchester City.

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