Thomas Delaney 78 OVR - FIFA 18

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CM Denmark Bundesliga Borussia Dortmund
Left Foot ★★★★ WF ★★ Skills 182 cm 77 kg 26 yrs
Thomas Delaney
78
CM
L 2★4
Delaney
PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 73 71 75 74 74 81
Denmark Bundesliga Borussia Dortmund
78 78 COMMON
73 Pace [simulator]
Acceleration
71
Sprint Speed
74
71 Shooting
Finishing
71
Positioning
75
Long Shots
70
Shot Power
78
Penalties
60
FK Accuracy
68
Volleys
61
75 Passing
Vision
76
Short Pass
80
Long Pass
76
Curve
71
Crossing
67
FK Accuracy
68
74 Dribbling
Ball Control
77
Dribbling
72
Composure [simulator]
0
Balance
73
Agility
70
Reactions
77
74 Defending
Def. Awareness
72
Interceptions
74
Stand Tackle
77
Slide Tackle
74
Heading
75
81 Physical
Strength [simulator]
78
Jumping
82
Aggression
78
Stamina [simulator]
90

Player Info

Overall 78 ↑81 POT
Position CM
Preferred FootLeft
Weak Foot★★★★
Skill Moves★★
Work RateHigh / High
Height182 cm
Weight77 kg
Age26
Nation Denmark
League Bundesliga
Club Borussia Dortmund
Card ID50524931
Base ID193283

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 Thomas Delaney

      Model-driven shortlist

      Best counters focus on lane-denial pressure, repeat duel volume, and quick regain-to-attack transitions.

      Top 6 players most likely to win this matchup

      Allan
      80
      CM
      R 3★3
      Allan
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 77 64 75 78 79 81
      Brazil Calcio A Napoli

      Press-and-pick passing lanes

      Ibrahima Seck
      78
      CM
      R 2★3
      Seck
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 56 52 66 61 80 89
      Senegal Belgium Pro League KRC Genk

      Press-and-pick passing lanes

      Danilo
      80
      CM
      R 2★2
      Danilo
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 75 73 80 81 83 81
      Brazil Liga NOS SC Braga

      Press-and-pick passing lanes

      Markel Bergara
      79
      CM
      R 2★3
      Bergara
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 57 72 80 70 80 83
      Spain LaLiga Santander Getafe CF

      Press-and-pick passing lanes

      Guido Rodríguez
      80
      CM
      R 2★2
      Rodríguez
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 68 66 78 74 80 84
      Argentina LIGA Bancomer MX Club América

      Press-and-pick passing lanes

      Alan Sheehan
      78
      CB
      L 2★3
      Sheehan
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 72 65 80 76 79 82
      Ireland Republic EFL League Two Luton Town

      Press-and-pick passing lanes

      Tactical plan to neutralize this profile

      phase-by-phase approach
      Press from blind side

      Approach receiving shoulder to force backward touches and compress passing windows immediately.

      Block central return lane

      After forcing wide, deny the return pass to pivot and hunt the next touch with two-player traps.

      Fast regain-to-final-third

      Attack within 6 seconds of recovery before midfield rest shape resets.

      Trigger-man marking on first build pass

      Assign a marker to remove their easiest progression outlet and increase turnover probability.

      Recommended Formations

      dynamic counter setups
      4-1-4-1

      Single DM shields the playmaker, four mids press and cover.
      4-3-2-1

      Narrow midfield triangle crowds central creators.
      3-5-2

      Extra midfielders for pressing and quick transitions.
      Chemistry & Fit

      Synergy Around Thomas Delaney

      Model-driven fit

      Best synergy comes from runners ahead, secure balance behind, and teammates who can attack the spaces created by his receiving angles.

      Top 6 players with the best chemistry and role fit

      Maximilian Philipp
      81
      LW
      R 3★3
      Philipp
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 85 81 77 86 38 72
      Germany Bundesliga Borussia Dortmund

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Andriy Yarmolenko
      81
      RW
      L 5★2
      Yarmolenko
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 81 78 80 82 37 76
      Ukraine Bundesliga Borussia Dortmund

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Mario Götze
      81
      CM
      R 4★4
      Götze
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 68 72 81 88 38 62
      Germany Bundesliga Borussia Dortmund

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Gonzalo Castro
      82
      CM
      R 3★4
      Castro
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 71 72 83 81 72 68
      Germany Bundesliga Borussia Dortmund

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      André Schürrle
      80
      LM
      R 3★4
      Schürrle
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 83 82 74 79 38 70
      Germany Bundesliga Borussia Dortmund

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Michy Batshuayi
      80
      ST
      R 3★4
      Batshuayi
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 79 80 59 77 27 74
      Belgium Premier League Borussia Dortmund

      Strong club chemistry link + Vertical runner for final-third combinations

      Tactical environments that suit this card

      fit-by-fit approach
      Third-man combinations

      Surround him with one runner beyond and one bounce-pass option underneath to maximize his body orientation on receive.

      Counterpress behind the ball

      Keep a CDM or strong CM under him so turnovers become immediate regains instead of open transitions.

      Half-space occupation

      Use wide players who pin the line while he operates between lines and connects central overloads.

      Fast post-recovery attack

      The best environment is one where his next action after a regain immediately releases a runner or switches play.

      Best Formations For This Card

      shape and role fit
      4-2-3-1

      Creates clear links between pivot, pocket player, and front line around him.
      4-3-3

      Gives him runners on both outside lanes and layered support underneath.
      4-1-2-1-2

      Excellent for narrow combinations and third-man runs through central spaces.
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