Gyasi Zardes 71 OVR - FIFA 18

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ST United States MLS LA Galaxy
Right Foot ★★★★ WF ★★★★ Skills 188 cm 79 kg 26 yrs
Gyasi Zardes
71
ST
R 4★4
Zardes
PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 86 68 59 69 44 78
United States MLS LA Galaxy
71 71 COMMON
86 Pace [simulator]
Acceleration
85
Sprint Speed
87
68 Shooting
Finishing
68
Positioning
71
Long Shots
62
Shot Power
76
Penalties
66
FK Accuracy
30
Volleys
63
59 Passing
Vision
71
Short Pass
64
Long Pass
40
Curve
60
Crossing
59
FK Accuracy
30
69 Dribbling
Ball Control
63
Dribbling
74
Composure [simulator]
0
Balance
52
Agility
76
Reactions
63
44 Defending
Def. Awareness
41
Interceptions
34
Stand Tackle
50
Slide Tackle
30
Heading
67
78 Physical
Strength [simulator]
79
Jumping
76
Aggression
63
Stamina [simulator]
88

Player Info

Overall 71 ↑72 POT
Position ST
Preferred FootRight
Weak Foot★★★★
Skill Moves★★★★
Work RateHigh / Medium
Height188 cm
Weight79 kg
Age26
Nation United States
League MLS
Club LA Galaxy
Card ID212478
Base ID212478

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 Gyasi Zardes

      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

      Giorgi Makaridze
      73
      GK
      R 1★2
      Makaridze
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 78 69 56 75 0 71
      Georgia Liga NOS Moreirense FC

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Andre Blake
      73
      GK
      R 1★2
      Blake
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 75 68 63 80 0 68
      Jamaica MLS Philadelphia Union

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Rob Green
      73
      GK
      R 1★3
      Green
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 74 70 61 76 0 73
      England Premier League Huddersfield Town

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Marco Bizot
      73
      GK
      R 1★2
      Bizot
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 79 67 62 77 0 67
      Netherlands (Holland) Eredivisie AZ

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Kristoffer Nordfeldt
      73
      GK
      R 1★2
      Nordfeldt
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 73 66 66 78 0 74
      Sweden Premier League Swansea City

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Alessio Cragno
      72
      GK
      R 1★2
      Cragno
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 82 62 54 80 0 69
      Italy Calcio A Cagliari

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      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 Gyasi Zardes

      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

      Sacha Kljestan
      75
      CAM
      R 3★4
      Kljestan
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 63 68 77 71 62 72
      United States MLS Orlando City Soccer Club

      League chemistry support + National-team style familiarity

      Lee Nguyen
      75
      CAM
      R 4★3
      Nguyen
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 74 72 73 76 42 62
      United States MLS New England Revolution

      League chemistry support + National-team style familiarity

      Benny Feilhaber
      75
      CM
      R 3★4
      Feilhaber
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 63 69 74 77 62 69
      United States MLS Sporting Kansas City

      League chemistry support + National-team style familiarity

      Alejandro Bedoya
      74
      CM
      R 3★4
      Bedoya
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 69 64 70 72 62 72
      United States MLS Philadelphia Union

      League chemistry support + National-team style familiarity

      Mauro Díaz
      75
      CAM
      R 4★3
      Díaz
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 72 68 72 77 42 57
      Argentina MLS FC Dallas

      League chemistry support + Creator behind the forward line

      Frenkie de Jong
      75
      CM
      R 3★3
      Jong
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 76 56 78 83 60 65
      Netherlands (Holland) Eredivisie Ajax

      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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