Matteo Politano 88 OVR - FC 26 Team of the Week

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RW RM Italy Serie A Enilive Napoli
Left Foot ★★★★ WF ★★★★ Skills Explosive 171 cm 65 kg 32 yrs
Matteo Politano
88
RW
Finesse Shot
Quick Step
Dead Ball
Game Changer
RM
L 4★4
Politano
PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 89 86 87 89 66 68
Italy Serie A Enilive Napoli
86 CARD 81 CARD 88 TEAM OF THE WEEK
89 Pace [simulator]
Acceleration
90
Sprint Speed
88
86 Shooting
Finishing
86
Positioning
87
Long Shots
88
Shot Power
86
Penalties
77
FK Accuracy
84
Volleys
83
87 Passing
Vision
87
Short Pass
89
Long Pass
83
Curve
86
Crossing
89
FK Accuracy
84
89 Dribbling
Ball Control
89
Dribbling
88
Composure [simulator]
86
Balance
94
Agility
97
Reactions
88
66 Defending
Def. Awareness
74
Interceptions
74
Stand Tackle
65
Slide Tackle
55
Heading
44
68 Physical
Strength [simulator]
48
Jumping
66
Aggression
82
Stamina [simulator]
96

Player Info

Full NameMatteo Politano
Overall 88
Position RW RM
Preferred FootLeft
Weak Foot★★★★
Skill Moves★★★★
AcceleRATEExplosive
Height171 cm
Weight65 kg
Age32
Body TypeAverage Medium
Real FaceNo
Shirt No.21
Nation Italy
League Serie A Enilive
Club Napoli
Card ID67325273
Base ID216409

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

RW Roles
Winger++ Inside Forward++ Wide Playmaker+
RM Roles
Winger++ Wide Midfielder+ Inside Forward+
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      Counter Matchups

      How to Beat Matteo Politano

      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

      Benjamin White
      90
      RB
      Block
      Jockey
      Incisive Pass
      Inventive
      R
      R 3★4
      White
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 93 70 88 88 92 90
      England Premier League Arsenal

      Recovery pace to match runs + Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Camilla Küver
      90
      RB
      Incisive Pass
      Anticipate
      Intercept
      Long Ball Pass
      LB RM
      R 3★4
      Küver
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 87 80 88 88 92 90
      Germany Google Pixel Frauen-Bundesliga VfL Wolfsburg

      Recovery pace to match runs + Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Perle Morroni
      90
      LB
      Jockey
      Quick Step
      Incisive Pass
      Whipped Pass
      LM L
      L 4★3
      Morroni
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 93 55 86 89 90 92
      France National Women's Soccer League

      Recovery pace to match runs + Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Luis Milla
      90
      CM
      Tiki Taka
      Press Proven
      Jockey
      Incisive Pass
      CDM R
      R 4★4
      Milla
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 87 87 92 91 90 87
      Spain LALIGA EA SPORTS Getafe CF

      Recovery pace to match runs + Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Piero Hincapié
      90
      LB
      Bruiser
      Quick Step
      Long Ball Pass
      Whipped Pass
      CB LM
      L 4★4
      Hincapié
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 92 50 83 86 92 90
      Ecuador Premier League Arsenal

      Recovery pace to match runs + Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Cristian Roldan
      90
      CDM
      Long Ball Pass
      Anticipate
      Quick Step
      Low Driven Shot
      RM CM RW
      R 4★4
      Roldan
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 92 84 88 90 90 94
      United States Major League Soccer Seattle Sounders

      Recovery pace to match runs + Footwork to contain dribble threats

      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 Matteo Politano

      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

      Kevin De Bruyne
      90
      CAM
      Incisive Pass
      Finesse Shot
      Dead Ball
      Pinged Pass
      CDM CM
      R 4★5
      Bruyne
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 83 86 94 89 71 80
      Belgium Serie A Enilive Napoli

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Stanislav Lobotka
      92
      CM
      Tiki Taka
      Anticipate
      Bruiser
      Pinged Pass
      CDM
      R 4★4
      Lobotka
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 87 82 91 90 89 88
      Slovakia Serie A Enilive Napoli

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Giovane
      89
      CAM
      Rapid
      Finesse Shot
      Low Driven Shot
      Incisive Pass
      RM RW ST
      L 4★4
      Giovane
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 90 88 86 92 61 84
      Brazil Serie A Enilive Napoli

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Leonardo Spinazzola
      89
      LB
      Rapid
      Jockey
      Finesse Shot
      Pinged Pass
      LM
      R 4★4
      Spinazzola
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 93 76 87 89 88 84
      Italy Serie A Enilive Napoli

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Scott McTominay
      89
      CM
      Low Driven Shot
      Precision Header
      Incisive Pass
      Pinged Pass
      CAM
      R 4★4
      McTominay
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 83 89 85 86 85 90
      Scotland Serie A Enilive Napoli

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Marek Hamšík
      92
      CAM
      Finesse Shot
      Incisive Pass
      Tiki Taka
      Power Shot
      CM R
      R 4★5
      Hamšík
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 89 92 99 92 85 87
      Slovakia Serie A Enilive HERO

      League chemistry support + Creator behind the forward line

      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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