Lineker 87 OVR - FIFA 23 Icon

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ST England Icons FUT 23 ICONS
Right Foot ★★★★ WF ★★★ Skills 177 cm 74 kg 61 yrs
Lineker
87
ST
R 3★4
Lineker
PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 84 88 70 81 40 75
England Icons FUT 23 ICONS
84 Pace [simulator]
Acceleration
85
Sprint Speed
83
88 Shooting
Finishing
92
Positioning
94
Long Shots
82
Shot Power
84
Penalties
87
FK Accuracy
63
Volleys
86
70 Passing
Vision
72
Short Pass
78
Long Pass
66
Curve
61
Crossing
60
FK Accuracy
63
81 Dribbling
Ball Control
85
Dribbling
77
Composure [simulator]
88
Balance
78
Agility
81
Reactions
93
40 Defending
Def. Awareness
40
Interceptions
44
Stand Tackle
27
Slide Tackle
24
Heading
85
75 Physical
Strength [simulator]
75
Jumping
79
Aggression
60
Stamina [simulator]
85

Player Info

Full NameGary Lineker
Overall 87
Position ST
Preferred FootRight
Weak Foot★★★★
Skill Moves★★★
Work RateHigh / Low
Height177 cm
Weight74 kg
Age61
Nation England
League Icons
Club FUT 23 ICONS
Card ID239524
Base ID239524

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 Lineker

      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

      Dudek
      89
      GK
      L 1★3
      Dudek
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 89 88 81 93 63 88
      Poland Premier League HERO

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Lafont
      89
      GK
      R 5★5
      Lafont
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 92 86 76 93 55 89
      France Ligue 1 FC Nantes

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Campos
      88
      GK
      R 3★4
      Campos
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 95 85 82 91 86 82
      Mexico Premier League HERO

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Diogo Costa
      89
      GK
      R 1★2
      Costa
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 90 86 81 92 42 90
      Portugal 'Liga NOS (POR 1 FC Porto

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Navas
      89
      GK
      R 1★3
      Navas
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 90 86 76 90 55 89
      Costa Rica Premier League Nott'm Forest

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Bounou
      88
      GK
      L 1★2
      Bounou
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 91 85 80 91 40 89
      Morocco LaLiga Santander Sevilla FC

      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 Lineker

      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

      Beckham
      87
      CM
      R 3★3
      Beckham
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 78 84 92 85 71 78
      England Icons FUT 23 ICONS

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Xavi
      90
      CM
      R 4★3
      Xavi
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 82 79 94 93 71 72
      Spain Icons FUT 23 ICONS

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Scholes
      91
      CM
      R 3★3
      Scholes
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 72 87 91 80 64 82
      England Icons FUT 23 ICONS

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Xavi
      90
      CM
      R 4★3
      Xavi
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 77 74 93 92 66 68
      Spain Icons FUT 23 ICONS

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Scholes
      87
      CM
      R 3★3
      Scholes
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 68 83 90 78 66 76
      England Icons FUT 23 ICONS

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Scholes
      89
      CM
      R 3★3
      Scholes
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 71 86 89 81 64 80
      England Icons FUT 23 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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