vasilli07 Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 Full Name: Rafael Ferdinand van der Vaart Date of birth: 11 February 1983 (1983-02-11) (age 27) Place of birth: Heemskerk, Netherlands Height: 1.78 m Playing position: Attacking Midfielder Best position in FM: Attacking Midfielder with Trequarista role and Advanced Playmaker(Support) closing down I've never been able to get the best out of him in FM10. But with Spurs signing him irl, I'm stucked with him and decided to try using him again. And finally I have got a position and role that made me get the best out of him. He is the perfect attacking midfielder imo. Has good set-pieces attributes, has a good long shot and able to create or score himself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelahm Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 He's fantastic as treq. Used him and modric behind Defoe and that resultet in a 2. placed in the first season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ty Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 They are some very impressive stastics, nicely done! I would of used him as a Trequartista as well, but will try him as an attacking midfielder first after looking at that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
el sid Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 What a player Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgar555 Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 Rafael Van der Vaart Absolutely amazing. Can actually play any of the AMC roles equally well. I thoughy this year my FM crush would be for Pastore, but its not, Rafa's the man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkham1888 Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 I just cant get him to perform and he missed his first 4 penalties! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgar555 Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 I just cant get him to perform and he missed his first 4 penalties! I think pens are a bit broken tbh. Wouldn't be surprised to see some tweaks in either 11.2 or 11.3. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barkermush Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 This guy is a legend under the AI on FM11, i guess like real life then. I'm going to start a quick save with Spurs to have fun with their squad and see what i can achieve, and i'll use some of the advice from this thread. I think pens are a bit broken tbh. Wouldn't be surprised to see some tweaks in either 11.2 or 11.3. I've yet to miss a penalty, think i've only had 6 or so thus far but scored them all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgar555 Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 This guy is a legend under the AI on FM11, i guess like real life then. I'm going to start a quick save with Spurs to have fun with their squad and see what i can achieve, and i'll use some of the advice from this thread. I've yet to miss a penalty, think i've only had 6 or so thus far but scored them all. Check the Spurs thread for even more handy hints Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barkermush Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 Check the Spurs thread for even more handy hints Will do, thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgar555 Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 One of the best things about Rafa, is he is virtually impervious to team talks. You can say pretty much anything and he will be motivated or confident. Occasionally he loses his temper but other than that he is Mr Motivated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Striker475 Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Grabbed him from Spurs for Derby - incredibly - for 1.5million GBP in 2013. At 30 bangs them in like no tomorrow. Running him as Advanced Playmaker/Attack in the centre of midfield, next to Bernardo who is running Advanced Playmaker/Support in a 4-5-1 with AMR/L and DMC. He's second top scorer with 6 goals and also has 6 assists, absolutely destroying it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirallas Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 he went to man united after first season for 51m euros :o on my save Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert the Spud Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 In my 4th season with Spurs he was still going strong, with 17 goals in 24 appearances, in the premiership. top performer.....and i was considering selling him! He signed a new deal, and i think he will stay for atleast another season, perhaps 2, then he will hit semi-retirement at a smaller club. Great, great player, although i do think he scores too many long shots on the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahmed.sg Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 What do you guys think is the best role and duty to use him in? I have him playing behind Luis Fabiano in a 4-4-1-1 with Spurs. Fabiano is a complete forward, will determine his duty after choosing Rafa's cause they can't both be attack or support. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hog Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 You could try trequartista for Rafa and CF atk for Fabiano. That way the latter will create space for Rafa and also look to get on the end of his through balls. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahmed.sg Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 I thought it wasn't a good idea to have both front men on attack duty? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hog Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Generally, yes, but a trequartista won't look to make as many forward runs as other roles with atk duty would. He will look to exploit any potential gaps in the defence and move there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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