Gianfranco Zola 90 OVR - FIFA 22 Icon

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CF Italy ICONS
Right Foot ★★★★ WF ★★★★ Skills 168 cm 67 kg 55 yrs
Gianfranco Zola
90
CF
R 4★4
Zola
PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 86 91 88 91 43 63
Italy ICONS
86 Pace [simulator]
Acceleration
88
Sprint Speed
84
91 Shooting
Finishing
92
Positioning
89
Long Shots
90
Shot Power
91
Penalties
87
FK Accuracy
92
Volleys
83
88 Passing
Vision
88
Short Pass
90
Long Pass
83
Curve
90
Crossing
85
FK Accuracy
92
91 Dribbling
Ball Control
92
Dribbling
93
Composure [simulator]
79
Balance
86
Agility
85
Reactions
90
43 Defending
Def. Awareness
41
Interceptions
33
Stand Tackle
46
Slide Tackle
38
Heading
64
63 Physical
Strength [simulator]
57
Jumping
52
Aggression
64
Stamina [simulator]
76

Player Info

Full NameGianfranco Zola
Overall 90
Position CF
Preferred FootRight
Weak Foot★★★★
Skill Moves★★★★
Work RateHigh / Med
Height168 cm
Weight67 kg
Age55
Nation Italy
League ICONS
Card ID1201
Base ID1201

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 Gianfranco Zola

      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

      Iván Córdoba
      92
      CB
      R 2★3
      Córdoba
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 91 68 72 77 95 92
      Colombia Serie A TIM

      Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Fernandinho
      92
      CDM
      R 3★4
      Fernandinho
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 84 80 86 90 93 89
      Brazil Premier League Manchester City

      Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Jürgen Kohler
      92
      CDM
      R 3★4
      Kohler
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 88 84 90 92 92 92
      Germany Premier League

      Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Ibrahim Sangaré
      92
      CDM
      R 3★4
      Sangaré
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 85 82 87 88 94 97
      Ivory Coast Eredivisie PSV

      Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Daley Blind
      91
      CDM
      L 3★4
      Blind
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 88 86 91 90 93 92
      Netherlands (Holland) Eredivisie Ajax

      Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Milan Škriniar
      92
      CB
      R 2★4
      Škriniar
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 88 45 74 80 93 91
      Slovakia Serie A TIM Inter

      Footwork to contain dribble threats

      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 Gianfranco Zola

      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

      Roberto Baggio
      94
      CAM
      R 5★4
      Baggio
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 87 87 93 94 41 64
      Italy ICONS

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Andrea Pirlo
      92
      CM
      R 5★4
      Pirlo
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 73 80 95 91 71 67
      Italy ICONS

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Xavier Hernández
      94
      CM
      4★4
      Hernández
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 84 84 96 95 73 73
      Spain ICONS

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Andrea Pirlo
      90
      CM
      R 5★4
      Pirlo
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 75 79 93 90 68 65
      Italy ICONS

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Roberto Baggio
      93
      CAM
      R 5★4
      Baggio
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 86 84 92 92 40 61
      Italy ICONS

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Michael Laudrup
      92
      CAM
      R 4★4
      Laudrup
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 86 81 95 94 38 65
      Denmark ICONS

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      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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