Gianfranco Zola 85 OVR - FIFA 22 Icon

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CF Italy ICONS
Right Foot ★★★★ WF ★★★★ Skills 168 cm 65 kg 55 yrs
Gianfranco Zola
85
CF
R 4★4
Zola
PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 90 85 82 91 41 63
Italy ICONS
90 Pace [simulator]
Acceleration
93
Sprint Speed
88
85 Shooting
Finishing
85
Positioning
83
Long Shots
85
Shot Power
87
Penalties
82
FK Accuracy
86
Volleys
76
82 Passing
Vision
75
Short Pass
85
Long Pass
82
Curve
87
Crossing
80
FK Accuracy
86
91 Dribbling
Ball Control
90
Dribbling
93
Composure [simulator]
85
Balance
92
Agility
92
Reactions
80
41 Defending
Def. Awareness
41
Interceptions
33
Stand Tackle
43
Slide Tackle
31
Heading
56
63 Physical
Strength [simulator]
53
Jumping
53
Aggression
67
Stamina [simulator]
83

Player Info

Full NameGianfranco Zola
Overall 85
Position CF
Preferred FootRight
Weak Foot★★★★
Skill Moves★★★★
Work RateHigh / Med
Height168 cm
Weight65 kg
Age55
Nation Italy
League ICONS
Card ID239110
Base ID239110

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

      Pol Llonch Puyaltó
      86
      CDM
      R 3★3
      Puyaltó
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 87 60 74 80 85 90
      Spain Eredivisie Willem II

      Recovery pace to match runs + Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Ibañez
      86
      CB
      R 2★2
      Ibañez
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 87 40 58 75 87 85
      Brazil Serie A TIM

      Recovery pace to match runs + Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Maxence Caqueret
      87
      CDM
      R 3★3
      Caqueret
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 84 68 84 90 85 83
      France Ligue 1 Uber Eats Olympique Lyonnais

      Recovery pace to match runs + Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Edson Álvarez
      87
      CDM
      R 3★3
      Álvarez
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 83 60 83 84 87 91
      Mexico Eredivisie Ajax

      Recovery pace to match runs + Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Youcef Atal
      87
      RB
      R 4★5
      Atal
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 97 82 85 91 83 83
      Algeria Ligue 1 Uber Eats OGC Nice

      Recovery pace to match runs + Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Cristian Romero
      87
      CB
      R 3★2
      Romero
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 84 51 58 67 89 90
      Argentina Premier League

      Recovery pace to match runs + 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

      Andrea Pirlo
      88
      CM
      R 5★4
      Pirlo
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 70 79 91 90 66 64
      Italy ICONS

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Hidetoshi Nakata
      89
      CAM
      R 4★4
      Nakata
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 87 87 89 90 63 67
      Japan ICONS

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Riquelme
      89
      CAM
      R 5★4
      Riquelme
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 68 83 91 92 32 67
      Argentina ICONS

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      David Beckham
      87
      CM
      R 3★3
      Beckham
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 78 84 92 85 71 78
      England ICONS

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Ronaldinho
      89
      CAM
      R 5★4
      Ronaldinho
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 80 85 88 90 38 77
      Brazil ICONS

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Gianluca Zambrotta
      89
      RB
      R 4★5
      Zambrotta
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 90 72 84 85 88 86
      Italy 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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