Chris Smalling 86 OVR - FIFA 22 UECL Road to the Final

Profile Tactical Analysis Field Impact How to Beat Synergy
CB England Serie A TIM
Right Foot ★★★ WF ★★ Skills 194 cm 32 yrs
Chris Smalling
86
CB
R 2★3
Smalling
PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 80 49 71 70 87 87
England Serie A TIM
82 CONFERENCE_MOTM 78 86 UECL ROAD TO THE FINAL
80 Pace [simulator]
Acceleration
65
Sprint Speed
91
49 Shooting
Finishing
56
Positioning
48
Long Shots
36
Shot Power
44
Penalties
54
FK Accuracy
27
Volleys
51
71 Passing
Vision
69
Short Pass
80
Long Pass
78
Curve
60
Crossing
64
FK Accuracy
27
70 Dribbling
Ball Control
71
Dribbling
69
Composure [simulator]
86
Balance
50
Agility
64
Reactions
88
87 Defending
Def. Awareness
84
Interceptions
87
Stand Tackle
89
Slide Tackle
88
Heading
89
87 Physical
Strength [simulator]
94
Jumping
88
Aggression
89
Stamina [simulator]
74

Player Info

Full NameChris Smalling
Overall 86
Position CB
Preferred FootRight
Weak Foot★★★
Skill Moves★★
Work Rate0 / 2
Height194 cm
Age32
Nation England
League Serie A TIM
Card ID50521529
Base ID189881

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 Chris Smalling

      Model-driven shortlist

      Best counters maximize acceleration, first-touch separation, and direct 1v1 carries to force defensive turning actions.

      Top 6 players most likely to win this matchup

      André Vidigal
      88
      LW
      R 4★4
      Vidigal
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 97 86 83 92 45 80
      Portugal Liga Portugal CS Marítimo

      1v1 dribble mismatch

      Ansu Fati
      87
      LW
      R 4★4
      Fati
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 97 87 80 90 38 71
      Spain LaLiga Santander FC Barcelona

      1v1 dribble mismatch

      Lucas Moura
      88
      CAM
      R 4★4
      Moura
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 96 87 82 92 50 77
      Brazil Premier League Tottenham Hotspur

      1v1 dribble mismatch

      Vinícius Jr.
      88
      LW
      R 5★4
      Jr.
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 99 84 82 94 37 78
      Brazil LaLiga Santander Real Madrid

      1v1 dribble mismatch

      Patson Daka
      88
      ST
      R 3★4
      Daka
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 98 90 72 90 35 83
      Zambia Premier League Leicester City

      1v1 dribble mismatch

      Baris Atik
      88
      LW
      R 3★4
      Atik
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 95 82 84 93 54 71
      Turkey 3. Liga

      1v1 dribble mismatch

      Tactical plan to neutralize this profile

      phase-by-phase approach
      Isolate in wide channels

      Pin support players and attack outside shoulder repeatedly so the defender must turn and recover.

      Third-man diagonal runs

      Use a bounce pass then diagonal release behind the line to punish delayed body orientation.

      Tempo change before duel

      Slow-to-fast touches before contact create micro-separation against tackle timing windows.

      Front-post to cutback cycle

      Trigger front-post decoys, then recycle to cutback zones where tackle momentum is weakest.

      Recommended Formations

      dynamic counter setups
      4-2-3-1

      Double pivot blocks central lanes and supports wide overloads.
      3-4-2-1

      Wide CBs and wingbacks isolate and stretch fullbacks.
      4-3-3

      Three forwards pin the back line and force 1v1s.
      Chemistry & Fit

      Synergy Around Chris Smalling

      Model-driven fit

      Best synergy comes from stable rest-defense behind him and progressive outlets ahead of him, so his recoveries and first pass both matter.

      Top 6 players with the best chemistry and role fit

      Ainsley Maitland-Niles
      87
      CDM
      R 4★3
      Maitland-Niles
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 88 74 84 89 85 83
      England Serie A TIM

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Lorenzo Pellegrini
      89
      CAM
      R 3★3
      Pellegrini
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 87 85 90 90 81 85
      Italy Serie A TIM

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Henrikh Mkhitaryan
      85
      CAM
      R 4★5
      Mkhitaryan
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 87 83 82 85 59 76
      Armenia Serie A TIM

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Giacomo Raspadori
      90
      CAM
      R 4★5
      Raspadori
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 96 90 87 92 40 80
      Italy Serie A TIM

      League chemistry support + Attacks space off progressive distribution

      Rick Karsdorp
      90
      RM
      R 4★4
      Karsdorp
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 92 87 90 91 83 85
      Netherlands (Holland) Serie A TIM

      League chemistry support + Attacks space off progressive distribution

      Morgan Gibbs-White
      90
      CAM
      R 4★2
      Gibbs-White
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 90 86 91 92 76 82
      England EFL Championship Sheffield United

      National-team style familiarity + Attacks space off progressive distribution

      Tactical environments that suit this card

      fit-by-fit approach
      Progressive build-up lanes

      Give him one short pivot and one advanced lane so he can step in, pass through pressure, and still keep rest-defense stable.

      Front-foot rest-defense

      Use a holding midfielder close enough to sweep knockdowns and cover the space if he steps out to engage.

      Wide release patterns

      Fast wide players and overlap support make his diagonal switches and recovery defending more valuable.

      Set-piece dominance

      Attack corners and defend aerial restarts with him as the primary first-contact presence.

      Best Formations For This Card

      shape and role fit
      4-2-3-1

      Keeps a double pivot close for build-up support and protects the space in front of the line.
      4-3-3

      Lets him defend forward while the single pivot anchors transitions behind midfield pressure.
      3-5-2

      Adds extra central cover and turns his recovery and aerial strength into a bigger advantage.
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