Paul Scholes 89 OVR - FIFA 20 Icon

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CM England ICONS
Right Foot ★★★ WF ★★★ Skills 171 cm 72 kg 45 yrs
Paul Scholes
89
CM
R 3★3
Scholes
PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 71 86 89 81 64 80
England ICONS
71 Pace [simulator]
Acceleration
73
Sprint Speed
70
86 Shooting
Finishing
81
Positioning
91
Long Shots
93
Shot Power
92
Penalties
74
FK Accuracy
73
Volleys
86
89 Passing
Vision
92
Short Pass
92
Long Pass
92
Curve
77
Crossing
87
FK Accuracy
73
81 Dribbling
Ball Control
88
Dribbling
76
Composure [simulator]
89
Balance
88
Agility
71
Reactions
90
64 Defending
Def. Awareness
58
Interceptions
81
Stand Tackle
61
Slide Tackle
43
Heading
80
80 Physical
Strength [simulator]
70
Jumping
80
Aggression
89
Stamina [simulator]
92

Player Info

Full NamePaul Scholes
Overall 89
Position CM
Preferred FootRight
Weak Foot★★★
Skill Moves★★★
Work RateHigh / Med
Height171 cm
Weight72 kg
Age45
Nation England
League ICONS
Card ID239537
Base ID239537

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 Paul Scholes

      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
      91
      CM
      R 4★3
      Allan
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 86 81 88 91 92 91
      Brazil Serie A Napoli

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Ruud Vormer
      90
      CM
      R 3★4
      Vormer
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 77 87 90 87 92 95
      Netherlands (Holland) Belgium Pro League Club Brugge KV

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Luiz Gustavo
      90
      CDM
      L 3★3
      Gustavo
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 80 81 89 87 92 92
      Brazil Süper Lig Fenerbahçe SK

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Fernandinho
      91
      CDM
      R 3★4
      Fernandinho
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 78 81 90 88 90 88
      Brazil Premier League Manchester City

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Rúben Dias
      91
      CB
      R 2★4
      Dias
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 78 48 70 77 94 96
      Portugal Liga NOS SL Benfica

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Wilfred Ndidi
      91
      CDM
      R 3★4
      Ndidi
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 81 81 83 87 92 91
      Nigeria Premier League Leicester City

      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 Paul Scholes

      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

      Gary Lineker
      93
      ST
      R 3★4
      Lineker
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 90 97 75 88 37 77
      England ICONS

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Michael Owen
      92
      ST
      R 3★4
      Owen
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 92 93 72 90 35 69
      England ICONS

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      John Barnes
      91
      LW
      L 4★4
      Barnes
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 92 91 88 93 48 87
      England ICONS

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Dennis Bergkamp
      93
      CF
      R 4★4
      Bergkamp
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 86 96 87 95 39 79
      Netherlands (Holland) ICONS

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Alan Shearer
      92
      ST
      R 2★3
      Shearer
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 83 98 80 81 53 87
      England ICONS

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Raúl
      93
      CF
      L 4★4
      Raúl
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 91 94 84 92 48 77
      Spain ICONS

      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.
      20

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