David McGoldrick 72 OVR - FIFA 20

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ST Ireland Republic Premier League Sheffield United
Right Foot ★★★ WF ★★★ Skills 183 cm 74 kg 32 yrs
David McGoldrick
72
ST
R 3★3
McGoldrick
PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 66 71 67 72 33 67
Ireland Republic Premier League Sheffield United
66 Pace [simulator]
Acceleration
65
Sprint Speed
67
71 Shooting
Finishing
73
Positioning
72
Long Shots
68
Shot Power
68
Penalties
78
FK Accuracy
69
Volleys
66
67 Passing
Vision
67
Short Pass
70
Long Pass
67
Curve
68
Crossing
63
FK Accuracy
69
72 Dribbling
Ball Control
73
Dribbling
71
Composure [simulator]
75
Balance
76
Agility
74
Reactions
72
33 Defending
Def. Awareness
36
Interceptions
25
Stand Tackle
27
Slide Tackle
19
Heading
69
67 Physical
Strength [simulator]
70
Jumping
67
Aggression
57
Stamina [simulator]
68

Player Info

Full NameDavid McGoldrick
Overall 72
Position ST
Preferred FootRight
Weak Foot★★★
Skill Moves★★★
Work RateMed / Med
Height183 cm
Weight74 kg
Age32
Nation Ireland Republic
League Premier League
Club Sheffield United
Card ID180818
Base ID180818

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 David McGoldrick

      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

      Hyun Woo Cho
      74
      GK
      R 1★3
      Cho
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 75 71 59 78 51 74
      Korea Republic K LEAGUE Classic Daegu FC

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Sokratis Dioudis
      74
      GK
      R 1★2
      Dioudis
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 77 71 67 78 42 73
      Greece Hellas Liga Panathinaikos FC

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Marco Silvestri
      74
      GK
      R 1★3
      Silvestri
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 78 68 68 79 59 74
      Italy Serie A Hellas Verona

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      José Antonio Rodríguez
      74
      GK
      R 1★3
      Rodríguez
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 78 70 66 75 57 74
      Mexico LIGA Bancomer MX Guadalajara

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Bruno Varela
      74
      GK
      R 1★3
      Varela
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 77 71 63 76 39 74
      Portugal Eredivisie Ajax

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Frederik Rønnow
      74
      GK
      R 1★2
      Rønnow
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 74 70 66 77 47 74
      Denmark Bundesliga Eintracht Frankfurt

      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 David McGoldrick

      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

      Ravel Morrison
      76
      CAM
      R 3★4
      Morrison
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 78 69 75 78 50 57
      England Premier League Sheffield United

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Oliver Norwood
      75
      CM
      R 2★3
      Norwood
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 57 66 78 68 70 62
      Northern Ireland Premier League Sheffield United

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      John Lundstram
      76
      CM
      R 2★5
      Lundstram
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 74 68 73 71 78 80
      England Premier League Sheffield United

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Valentino Lazaro
      75
      RWB
      R 4★3
      Lazaro
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 84 70 76 80 69 67
      Austria Premier League Newcastle United

      League chemistry support + Overlap and crossing lane support

      Bukayo Saka
      75
      LB
      L 3★4
      Saka
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 88 69 75 77 50 70
      England Premier League Arsenal

      League chemistry support + Overlap and crossing lane support

      Pedro Chirivella
      75
      CDM
      R 3★3
      Chirivella
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 74 55 77 78 72 78
      Spain Premier League Liverpool

      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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