De la Cruz 78 OVR - FIFA 23 Winter Wildcards Icon Red

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CM Uruguay CONMEBOL Libertadores River Plate
Right Foot ★★★★ WF ★★★★ Skills 167 cm 65 kg 25 yrs
De la Cruz
78
CM
R 4★4
Cruz
PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 85 76 78 82 70 69
Uruguay CONMEBOL Libertadores River Plate
86 CONMEBOL_FOUNDATIONS 78 WINTER WILDCARDS ICON RED
85 Pace [simulator]
Acceleration
87
Sprint Speed
83
76 Shooting
Finishing
74
Positioning
80
Long Shots
78
Shot Power
81
Penalties
69
FK Accuracy
74
Volleys
72
78 Passing
Vision
82
Short Pass
79
Long Pass
74
Curve
84
Crossing
74
FK Accuracy
74
82 Dribbling
Ball Control
78
Dribbling
82
Composure [simulator]
80
Balance
85
Agility
92
Reactions
78
70 Defending
Def. Awareness
65
Interceptions
70
Stand Tackle
75
Slide Tackle
70
Heading
70
69 Physical
Strength [simulator]
52
Jumping
77
Aggression
86
Stamina [simulator]
86

Player Info

Full NameNicolás De la Cruz
Overall 78
Position CM
Preferred FootRight
Weak Foot★★★★
Skill Moves★★★★
Work RateHigh / High
Height167 cm
Weight65 kg
Age25
Nation Uruguay
League CONMEBOL Libertadores
Club River Plate
Card ID240699
Base ID240699

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 De la Cruz

      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

      Ricardo Santos
      80
      CB
      R 2★3
      Santos
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 82 53 60 65 80 95
      Portugal 'EFL League One (ENG 3 Bolton

      Press-and-pick passing lanes

      de Roon
      80
      CDM
      R 3★3
      Roon
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 70 68 70 71 82 83
      Netherlands (Holland) Serie A TIM Atalanta BC

      Press-and-pick passing lanes

      Fred
      80
      CM
      L 4★3
      Fred
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 76 67 79 81 75 71
      Brazil Premier League Manchester Utd

      Press-and-pick passing lanes

      Álvarez
      80
      CDM
      R 2★3
      Álvarez
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 71 57 67 69 82 86
      Mexico Eredivisie Ajax

      Press-and-pick passing lanes

      Allan
      80
      CDM
      R 4★3
      Allan
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 70 69 73 79 79 77
      Brazil Premier League Everton

      Press-and-pick passing lanes

      McTominay
      80
      CDM
      R 3★3
      McTominay
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 63 74 74 75 78 85
      Scotland Premier League Manchester Utd

      Press-and-pick passing lanes

      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 De la Cruz

      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

      Suárez
      77
      ST
      R 4★4
      Suárez
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 75 76 75 83 47 69
      Argentina CONMEBOL Libertadores River Plate

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Borja
      76
      ST
      R 3★4
      Borja
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 80 77 57 68 32 84
      Colombia CONMEBOL Libertadores River Plate

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Aliendro
      76
      CM
      R 4★3
      Aliendro
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 77 72 71 80 72 76
      Argentina CONMEBOL Libertadores River Plate

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Santos
      81
      ST
      CF
      R 3★4
      Santos
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 86 81 72 82 52 85
      Uruguay CONMEBOL Libertadores Talleres

      League chemistry support + National-team style familiarity

      Palavecino
      75
      CM
      R 4★3
      Palavecino
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 77 72 76 79 63 64
      Argentina CONMEBOL Libertadores River Plate

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Quintero
      78
      CAM
      L 4★2
      Quintero
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 71 76 79 82 39 51
      Colombia CONMEBOL Libertadores River Plate

      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.
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