Areola 88 OVR - FC 24 Team of the Week

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GK France Premier League West Ham
Right Foot ★★★ WF ★ Skills Mostly Lengthy 195 cm 94 kg 31 yrs
Areola
88
GK
R 1★3
Areola
DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 91 89 87 90 67 88
France Premier League West Ham
84 TOTW 78 GOLD 88 TEAM OF THE WEEK
91 Diving
Diving
91
89 Handling
Handling
89
87 Kicking
Kicking
87
90 Reflexes
Reflexes
90
67 Speed
Speed
67
88 Positioning
Positioning
88

Player Info

Full NameAlphonse Areola
Overall 88
Position GK
Preferred FootRight
Weak Foot★★★
Skill Moves★
AcceleRATEMostly Lengthy
Work RateMed / Med
Height195 cm
Weight94 kg
Age31
Nation France
League Premier League
Club West Ham
Card ID84079185
Base ID193105

PlayStyles

Scoring
Finesse Shot
Finesse Shot
Chip Shot
Chip Shot
Power Shot
Power Shot
Dead Ball
Dead Ball
Acrobatic
Acrobatic
Low Driven Shot
Low Driven Shot
Game Changer
Game Changer
Precision Header
Precision Header
Passing
Incisive Pass
Incisive Pass
Pinged Pass
Pinged Pass
Tiki Taka
Tiki Taka
Inventive
Inventive
Long Ball Pass
Long Ball Pass
Whipped Pass
Whipped Pass
Ball Control
First Touch
First Touch
Press Proven
Press Proven
Rapid
Rapid
Technical
Technical
Trickster
Trickster
Defending
Aerial Fortress
Aerial Fortress
Anticipate
Anticipate
Block
Block
Intercept
Intercept
Jockey
Jockey
Slide Tackle
Slide Tackle
Physical
Bruiser
Bruiser
Enforcer
Enforcer
Long Throw
Long Throw
Quick Step
Quick Step
Relentless
Relentless
GK
Cross Claimer
Cross Claimer
Deflector
Deflector
Far Reach
Far Reach
Far Throw
Far Throw
Footwork
Footwork
Rush Out
Rush Out

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      Counter Matchups

      How to Beat Areola

      Model-driven shortlist

      Best counters prioritize clinical finishing, second-ball attacks, and aerial shot profiles to stress save-rebound phases.

      Top 6 players most likely to win this matchup

      Brobbey
      90
      ST
      R 4★4
      Brobbey
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 96 90 87 90 45 94
      Netherlands (Holland) Eredivisie Ajax

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      de Jong
      88
      ST
      R 4★5
      Jong
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 84 91 86 87 57 90
      Netherlands (Holland) Eredivisie PSV

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Zapata
      88
      ST
      R 3★5
      Zapata
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 86 90 75 88 45 92
      Colombia Serie A TIM Torino

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Podolski
      86
      ST
      CF
      L 4★5
      Podolski
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 78 99 82 87 45 88
      Germany 'Polski Ekstraklasa (POL 1 Górnik Zabrze

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Haller
      89
      ST
      R 4★4
      Haller
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 88 91 83 89 58 89
      Ivory Coast Bundesliga Dortmund

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Rashford
      90
      ST
      R 5★3
      Rashford
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 93 93 82 89 54 82
      England Premier League Manchester Utd

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Tactical plan to neutralize this profile

      phase-by-phase approach
      Attack the second phase

      Use low-driven shots and crowded-box runs. The first save is less valuable if rebound lanes are occupied by two runners.

      Force crossing waves

      Deliver earlier crosses from half-space and far-post traffic. This stresses aerial timing and punch/claim decisions.

      Split-pivot pressing on build-up

      Screen short options and force rushed long kicks. Trap second balls from the forced distribution line.

      Alternate near/far finishing cues

      Mix body shape and strike placement to avoid predictable set positions before contact.

      Recommended Formations

      dynamic counter setups
      4-4-2

      Two strikers and wide play stretch the keeper and force more 1v1s.
      4-2-3-1

      Double pivot for second balls and late runners to attack rebounds.
      Chemistry & Fit

      Synergy Around Areola

      Model-driven fit

      Best synergy comes from defenders and pivots who protect central zones, win second balls, and keep the first pass clean under pressure.

      Top 6 players with the best chemistry and role fit

      ?lvarez
      92
      CDM
      R 3★4
      ?lvarez
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 90 85 84 90 93 94
      Mexico Premier League West Ham

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Ogbonna
      87
      CB
      L 2★3
      Ogbonna
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 80 50 70 71 88 87
      Italy Premier League West Ham

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Konat?
      92
      CB
      R 3★3
      Konat?
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 88 46 78 86 92 92
      France Premier League Liverpool

      League chemistry support + National-team style familiarity

      Varane
      90
      CB
      R 5★4
      Varane
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 88 55 76 76 91 87
      France Premier League Manchester Utd

      League chemistry support + National-team style familiarity

      Saliba
      88
      CB
      R 2★3
      Saliba
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 85 45 76 81 90 87
      France Premier League Arsenal

      League chemistry support + National-team style familiarity

      Romero
      92
      CB
      R 4★3
      Romero
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 85 57 73 77 94 91
      Argentina Premier League Spurs

      League chemistry support + Central shield for second phases

      Tactical environments that suit this card

      fit-by-fit approach
      Structured first phase

      Use a calm build-up with two short outlets and one screening pivot so the goalkeeper can choose safe progression lines.

      Central box protection

      Keep CB-CDM spacing tight to turn saves and blocks into clear second-ball wins.

      Controlled line height

      A medium-high line works best when the defenders in front can recover and screen direct channels.

      Set-piece security

      Pair him with strong aerial markers so his handling phase is protected by first-contact support.

      Best Formations For This Card

      shape and role fit
      4-2-3-1

      Two pivots protect the first pass and keep the central box clean around him.
      4-3-3

      A single pivot plus wide outlets gives him clear progression lanes from the first phase.
      5-3-2

      Extra centre-back cover maximizes box control and aerial protection.

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