Cody Gakpo 85 OVR - FC 26 Team of the Week

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LW LM Netherlands (Holland) Premier League Liverpool
Right Foot ★★★★ WF ★★★★ Skills Controlled 189 cm 76 kg 26 yrs
Cody Gakpo
85
LW
Finesse Shot
Incisive Pass
Whipped Pass
First Touch
LM
R 4★4
Gakpo
PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 86 84 83 85 50 77
Netherlands (Holland) Premier League Liverpool
95 CARD 89 CARD 83 CARD 85 TEAM OF THE WEEK
86 Pace [simulator]
Acceleration
88
Sprint Speed
85
84 Shooting
Finishing
83
Positioning
85
Long Shots
85
Shot Power
90
Penalties
75
FK Accuracy
79
Volleys
80
83 Passing
Vision
84
Short Pass
84
Long Pass
79
Curve
85
Crossing
86
FK Accuracy
79
85 Dribbling
Ball Control
87
Dribbling
88
Composure [simulator]
85
Balance
71
Agility
77
Reactions
85
50 Defending
Def. Awareness
45
Interceptions
48
Stand Tackle
51
Slide Tackle
34
Heading
85
77 Physical
Strength [simulator]
78
Jumping
92
Aggression
66
Stamina [simulator]
80

Player Info

Full NameCody Gakpo
Overall 85
Position LW LM
Preferred FootRight
Weak Foot★★★★
Skill Moves★★★★
AcceleRATEControlled
Height189 cm
Weight76 kg
Age26
Body TypeLean Tall
Real FaceNo
Shirt No.18
Nation Netherlands (Holland)
League Premier League
Club Liverpool
Card ID50574164
Base ID242516

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

Roles

LW Roles
Inside Forward++
LM Roles
Winger+ Inside Forward+
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      Counter Matchups

      How to Beat Cody Gakpo

      Model-driven shortlist

      Best counters use compact rest-defense, aggressive first contact, and denial of high-value shot zones.

      Top 6 players most likely to win this matchup

      Gerónimo Rulli
      87
      GK
      Far Reach
      Pinged Pass
      Long Ball Pass
      Deflector
      R 2★3
      Rulli
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 99 83 85 90 0 86
      Argentina Ligue 1 McDonald's OM

      Far Reach against curved finishes + Close-range reaction tools

      Aarón Escandell
      85
      GK
      Cross Claimer
      Pinged Pass
      Long Ball Pass
      Deflector
      R 1★4
      Escandell
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 82 86 85 99 0 83
      Spain LALIGA EA SPORTS R. Oviedo

      Far Reach against curved finishes + Close-range reaction tools

      Jerzy Dudek
      87
      GK
      Deflector
      Long Ball Pass
      Far Reach
      Footwork
      L 2★4
      Dudek
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 87 84 81 91 0 86
      Poland Premier League HERO

      Far Reach against curved finishes + Close-range reaction tools

      Marco Carnesecchi
      87
      GK
      Rush Out
      Pinged Pass
      Cross Claimer
      Deflector
      R 1★3
      Carnesecchi
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 89 87 75 90 0 88
      Italy Serie A Enilive Atalanta BC

      Far Reach against curved finishes + Close-range reaction tools

      Guglielmo Vicario
      87
      GK
      Far Reach
      Long Ball Pass
      Deflector
      Footwork
      R 1★4
      Vicario
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 88 83 83 89 0 85
      Italy Premier League Spurs

      Far Reach against curved finishes + Close-range reaction tools

      Robin Roefs
      87
      GK
      Far Reach
      Long Ball Pass
      Cross Claimer
      Far Throw
      L 1★3
      Roefs
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 88 87 81 88 0 83
      Netherlands (Holland) Premier League Sunderland

      Far Reach against curved finishes + Close-range reaction tools

      Tactical plan to neutralize this profile

      phase-by-phase approach
      Deny half-turn receptions

      Maintain back-pressure and front-screen support so first touch is forced away from goal.

      Compact box rest-defense

      Keep central distances short and invite low-value wide shots instead of central combinations.

      Early body contact before strike

      Time shoulder contact on setup touch to reduce shot quality without overcommitting.

      Trap weak-foot release side

      Show onto weaker release lane and close supporting angles to cut final action quality.

      Recommended Formations

      dynamic counter setups
      5-3-2

      Three CBs crowd the striker, wingbacks cover wide threats.
      4-2-3-1

      Double pivot screens the striker and supports fullbacks.
      4-4-1-1

      Second striker drops to disrupt link play.
      Chemistry & Fit

      Synergy Around Cody Gakpo

      Model-driven fit

      Best synergy comes from creators behind him, overlapping support outside him, and structures that feed him touches near goal.

      Top 6 players with the best chemistry and role fit

      Jeremie Frimpong
      89
      RB
      Intercept
      Whipped Pass
      Rapid
      Technical
      RM RW
      R 4★4
      Frimpong
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 97 84 85 90 86 75
      Netherlands (Holland) Premier League Liverpool

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Florian Wirtz
      89
      CAM
      Incisive Pass
      Finesse Shot
      Chip Shot
      Low Driven Shot
      CM ST
      R 4★4
      Wirtz
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 81 83 89 90 54 67
      Germany Premier League Liverpool

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Ryan Gravenberch
      87
      CDM
      Anticipate
      Pinged Pass
      Long Ball Pass
      Press Proven
      CM
      R 4★4
      Gravenberch
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 80 80 83 88 85 85
      Netherlands (Holland) Premier League Liverpool

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Alexis Mac Allister
      89
      CM
      Long Ball Pass
      Power Shot
      Dead Ball
      Game Changer
      CDM
      R 4★4
      Allister
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 83 85 89 87 84 80
      Argentina Premier League Liverpool

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Dominik Szoboszlai
      87
      CAM
      Pinged Pass
      Power Shot
      Dead Ball
      Incisive Pass
      CM
      R 4★4
      Szoboszlai
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 83 87 87 87 71 82
      Hungary Premier League Liverpool

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Milos Kerkez
      88
      LB
      Jockey
      Quick Step
      Incisive Pass
      Long Ball Pass
      LM
      L 3★4
      Kerkez
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 92 66 84 85 86 87
      Hungary Premier League Liverpool

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Tactical environments that suit this card

      fit-by-fit approach
      Creator behind, runner outside

      Give him a passer underneath and one overlap or weak-side runner so he can attack different defensive references.

      Box occupancy timing

      He thrives when the far-post and cutback zones are both attacked, not when he is left alone against the full line.

      Early service patterns

      Quick switches, driven crosses, and incisive half-space entries increase the value of his movement.

      Counterpress for repeat attacks

      Hold the structure close around him so second balls and loose clearances come straight back into finishing territory.

      Best Formations For This Card

      shape and role fit
      4-2-3-1

      Provides a creator underneath, width outside, and stable spacing around the striker lane.
      4-3-3

      Good for isolations, overlap timing, and repeat service from multiple angles.
      4-4-2

      Useful when he benefits from a nearby strike partner and more direct box occupation.

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