EddyDeWallyvis Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 This guy looks to have it all to become a phenomenal CD. Just 1 problem: his height. What's the shortest you allow a CD to be and if to short, what would you do with this player? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChelseaFan Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 As long as I have at least one tall centre back, I'm happy. Although, I'm a big fan of the Stopper / Cover combo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB22 Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 I'd have him in a back 3 as a libero or retrain him as a deep lying playmaker DM. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradz FM Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 Cannavaro (1.75m) and Cordoba (1.73) played together at Inter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DominicForza Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 On 19/11/2021 at 10:03, Trevomac said: Cannavaro (1.75m) and Cordoba (1.73) played together at Inter Roberto Ayala was 177cm and his arial ability was one of his strengths. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dothestrand Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 On the flip side, Tim Cahill was 5 ft 10 in and amazing in the air. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrlor Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Height can be mitigated with Anticipation, Positioning and Decisions. You need to back it up with the strength to not be bullied off the ball when you are in the right place at the right time, but thats why Cannavaro did well. If he doesnt work out as a BPD he would make a great DLP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bergbatov Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 It depends on your playstyle and how you defend. If you play a really high line and mostly focus on ball recovery high up the pitch, then it's not that important. But if you are a team that get pushed back a lot, then it will be more important with a tall defender. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddyDeWallyvis Posted November 24, 2021 Author Share Posted November 24, 2021 Thx for the suggestions. Decided to try and turn this guy into a CM. I use a 4411 with a BBM(su) and DLP(su) as CM pairing. Since a good BBM is hard to find in my save and I rotate alot, I'm hoping this guy will become a good choice as BBM. Doubling down on OTB in training and increase his workrate with fining if needed. He has played 3 consecutive competitive matches as a BBM and rating so far is 7,10. Promising start. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takamaru Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 (edited) I'd never sign a CD shorter than 185cm, but I'm a bit OCD on my CD's. However as others have mentioned in real life there have been plenty of examples. Martinez (175cm) at Ajax is also doing well, his partners in defense (usually Timber, 179cm) aren't that tall either. Edited November 30, 2021 by Takamaru Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiegel Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Looks like he'd make a cracking WCB in a three! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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