Samu Castillejo 83 OVR - FIFA 18

Profile Tactical Analysis Field Impact How to Beat Synergy
RM Spain LaLiga Santander Villarreal CF
Left Foot ★★ WF ★★★★ Skills 182 cm 67 kg 23 yrs
Samu Castillejo
83
RM
L 4★2
Castillejo
PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 89 73 85 85 43 53
Spain LaLiga Santander Villarreal CF
85 83 80 83 COMMON
89 Pace [simulator]
Acceleration
89
Sprint Speed
89
73 Shooting
Finishing
75
Positioning
88
Long Shots
64
Shot Power
75
Penalties
64
FK Accuracy
77
Volleys
63
85 Passing
Vision
86
Short Pass
85
Long Pass
81
Curve
80
Crossing
88
FK Accuracy
77
85 Dribbling
Ball Control
85
Dribbling
87
Composure [simulator]
0
Balance
81
Agility
88
Reactions
82
43 Defending
Def. Awareness
25
Interceptions
60
Stand Tackle
49
Slide Tackle
29
Heading
49
53 Physical
Strength [simulator]
45
Jumping
69
Aggression
53
Stamina [simulator]
62

Player Info

Overall 83 ↑85 POT
Position RM
Preferred FootLeft
Weak Foot★★
Skill Moves★★★★
Work RateMedium / High
Height182 cm
Weight67 kg
Age23
Nation Spain
League LaLiga Santander
Club Villarreal CF
Card ID84096697
Base ID210617

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 Samu Castillejo

      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
      83
      CM
      R 3★3
      Allan
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 81 69 80 83 84 85
      Brazil Calcio A Napoli

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      James Milner
      85
      CM
      R 3★4
      Milner
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 72 80 93 83 82 83
      England Premier League Liverpool

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Marvelous Nakamba
      84
      CDM
      L 2★2
      Nakamba
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 78 64 70 82 85 89
      Zimbabwe Belgium Pro League Club Brugge KV

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Danilo Pereira
      85
      CB
      R 2★3
      Pereira
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 70 70 74 78 85 90
      Portugal Liga NOS FC Porto

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Idrissa Gueye
      85
      CDM
      R 2★3
      Gueye
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 77 67 74 79 86 83
      Senegal Premier League Everton

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Fabinho
      85
      CDM
      R 3★2
      Fabinho
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 76 70 80 80 85 85
      Brazil Ligue 1 Conforama AS Monaco Football Club SA

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      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 Samu Castillejo

      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

      Cédric Bakambu
      84
      ST
      R 3★4
      Bakambu
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 90 83 78 84 40 79
      DR Congo LaLiga Santander Villarreal CF

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Carlos Bacca
      84
      ST
      R 3★2
      Bacca
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 79 86 66 83 26 73
      Colombia LaLiga Santander Villarreal CF

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Nicola Sansone
      82
      LF
      R 3★3
      Sansone
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 85 85 80 86 40 73
      Italy LaLiga Santander Villarreal CF

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Iago Aspas
      87
      ST
      L 3★3
      Aspas
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 85 90 82 90 35 71
      Spain LaLiga Santander RC Celta

      League chemistry support + National-team style familiarity

      Denis Cheryshev
      87
      LM
      L 3★3
      Cheryshev
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 87 87 83 85 58 77
      Russia LaLiga Santander Villarreal CF

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Salem Al Dawsari
      86
      LM
      R 4★4
      Dawsari
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 93 87 80 89 38 87
      Saudi Arabia LaLiga Santander Villarreal CF

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      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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