Goalkeeper eccentricity.....

From what I understand the eccentricity attribute for goal keepers is a double edged sword, it can mean they do crazy things, but can also mean they pull of wonder saves others wouldnt.

My question is, I have a GK (koval) who is very good, however his eccentricity is 1. Is it good to be that low? should I train him on it?

I always took eccentricity as a fairly negative attribute, as it just makes them do dumb ****, as if the keepers don't do enough dumb **** without it

I always took eccentricity as a fairly negative attribute, as it just makes them do dumb ****, as if the keepers don't do enough dumb **** without it

Me too. Makes me think Rene Higuita. I look at it as no more than "out of 20, this is how likely they are to do completely stupid stuff".

I'd rather have it low than high. With that being said, Neuer usually has a high attribute and is still world class.

Going from this... http://www.guidetofootballmanager.com/players/player-attributes#eccentricity

I guess it's better low if you want a safe and predictable pair of hands

I don't mind eccentricity, but I'll never sign a keeper who's both eccentric, and has weak distribution. They're the most likely to cause issue, I believe, the ones that take a daft risk and in an attempt to cover for it end up lashing the ball at the open in the box opposing striker.

I'm reluctant to sign a keeper whose eccentricity is in double figures, unless they are astonishing on other attributes.

I aim for low.

To me, eccentric keepers are Barthez, trying to pull a fast one on Di Canio and failing miserably.

I don't think the match engine even permits for genuinely beneficial eccentric actions, like the keeper cruyff turning a hapless striker and chip-volleying the ball into the opposition box for an assist.

Should never aim to have a high eccentricity in my opinion. It's like asking your wife to go the pub with you instead of your best mate

Should never aim to have a high eccentricity in my opinion. It's like asking your wife to go the pub with you instead of your best mate

That sounds quite the opposite to me. I'd argue wanting her to go to the pub with your best mate is the eccentric thing.

Do't want eccentricity to be up around 20, but don't mind it being relatively high. (15-ish).

That sounds quite the opposite to me. I'd argue wanting her to go to the pub with your best mate is the eccentric thing.

True haha. I was attempting to make the point that you should use your goalkeeper for the right purposes. A sweeper keeper is too risky in my formations

Might have to have a quick search for keepers on 20... My gut feeling is most of them will be South American...

Some of the best goalkeepers in the game have an eccentricity rating of over 10.

De Gea - 10

Ter Stegen - 14

Neuer - 16

Begovic - 11

Lloris - 14

Szczesny - 15

Hart - 14

Romero - 13

Their other attributes will more than make up for an eccentricity rating of over 10. Moreover, if your backline, and team in general, are good then that attribute will be rarely tested. If you're that worried, then just make sure you buy Courtois, Oblak, Leno or Rulli.

I have a soft spot for eccentric keepers..

This fella is my all time favourite

Although his eccentricity has been toned down somewhat.. he's still a monster... look at the height etc..

Some of the best goalkeepers in the game have an eccentricity rating of over 10.

De Gea - 10

Ter Stegen - 14

Neuer - 16

Begovic - 11

Lloris - 14

Szczesny - 15

Hart - 14

Romero - 13

Their other attributes will more than make up for an eccentricity rating of over 10. Moreover, if your backline, and team in general, are good then that attribute will be rarely tested. If you're that worried, then just make sure you buy Courtois, Oblak, Leno or Rulli.

I wouldn't consider 10 or so an issue, but 15+ is where I get really wary. I managed Arsenal once, and was quite quick to replace Szczesny(with Maxym Koval iirc, so basically the anti-Szcz). High ecc, mediocre distribution meant he was always prone to massive clangers. Best decision I made, rarely conceded after that, and ended with the meanest defence in the league.

Ter Stegen was much better pre-January update, when he wasn't eccentric, but he has the distribution to deal with it, though his shot stopping isn't great.

I guess you can develop those stats, but at that level I want a keeper that doesn't need a notable amount of development.

Eccentricity can be high... but take a pass at the ones that also have poor decisions.

I have a soft spot for eccentric keepers..

This fella is my all time favourite

Although his eccentricity has been toned down somewhat.. he's still a monster... look at the height etc..

Gonna get him as a back up for De Gea, cheers.