Shapesifters Neuer - Spend or Swerve
POSITIVES & NEGATIVES
Positives
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Neuer’s physicality is one of his greatest assets, he has 99 Strength and 99 Aggression, and being 6’4”, this makes him such a physical presence up front and allows him to hold the ball up and bring others into play whilst holding off defenders
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He is a great finisher when given the chance, he has 97 Finishing with 98 Shot Power and with these combined he is lethal in front of goal
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He is great in the air, he has 99 Jumping, 99 Heading Accuracy and has the Power Header trait so this makes him extremely dominant aerially
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He has both of the desirable long shooting traits, these are the Outside Foot Shot and Finesse Shot trait
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Despite not being the greatest on the ball he does have 5* skill moves which is a nice addition to have to add variety to his attacks
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He is extremely easy to link to, and he links to a ton of very meta players
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(New Gen) He has the Lengthy AcceleRATE with most attacking chemistry styles
Negatives
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The biggest issue with this card is his dribbling, he is 6’4” with his unique body type, and add that to his 85 Agility and 90 Balance he just feels so heavy on the ball, and is much harder to dribble with than most of the other taller strikers
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He is quite expensive when you consider a lot of the players who I would consider better than him are half of his price, his price seems very much based off of hype more than in game performance
TEAM AND IN GAME POSITION
Team Used
In Game Formation – 4-2-2-2 & 3-4-2-1
Position Played: ST (4-2-2-2) & ST (3-4-2-1)
Chemistry Style Used: Engine
Recommended Position: ST
Recommended Chemistry Style: Engine (Old Gen), Hawk (New Gen)
PLAYER COMPARISIONS – Strikers under 500k
TOTS Lewandowski – 237k
Shapeshifters Icon Rijkaard – 208k
TOTS Kane – 115k
Shapeshifters Icon Cech – 189k
RATINGS
VERDICT
Firstly I want to say that Neuer is a good card, his lethal in front of goal and a physically dominant striker, he is suited for those who like to play with a big target man up top and like to cross a lot, however he does not suit those with a more dribbling heavy play style.
The main positives on this card are as mentioned are his incredible physicality and ability in the air, and the fact his is clinical in front of goal.
The major negative with this card for me was for some reason he felt significantly harder to dribble with compared to other taller strikers such as Lewandowski, Kane, Haaland and even the new Cech card.
Price wise, I think he is holding his price due to hype and supply because personally I think he should be half the price of what he is when you compare him to other of similar or better ability.
Before I give my verdict I want to say, Neuer is a good card and performs very well in game, however he is very play style dependant so wont suit everyone.
As mentioned I think this card is currently way overpriced, so for that reason it is going to be a SWERVE.
SPEND OR SWERVE
FUNNY AND INTERESTING FACTS
A little bit of bonus content for you all here are some funny and interesting facts about Manuel Neuer …
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Neuer is known for his unique style of goalkeeping, often referred to as the “sweeper-keeper.” He is known to venture outside his penalty area to intercept passes and clear the ball with his feet, showcasing his exceptional agility and ball-playing skills.
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One funny fact about Neuer is that he is often called “The Wall” or “The Octopus” due to his remarkable shot-stopping abilities and long reach. These nicknames highlight his ability to make incredible saves and frustrate opponents.
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In the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Neuer played a key role in Germany’s success, helping them win the tournament. He was not only exceptional in goalkeeping but also showcased his skills as a sweeper-keeper, which became a topic of discussion and admiration among fans and pundits.
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Neuer has a love for music and playing the drums. He even joined a German rock band called “Die Bayernkapelle” alongside fellow Bayern Munich players Holger Badstuber and Andreas Görlitz. They performed at various charity events.
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Neuer is known for his humble and down-to-earth nature. Despite his immense success and recognition, he remains approachable and has a friendly demeanor, often seen interacting with fans and taking time to sign autographs.
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Manuel Neuer once scored a goal during a Bundesliga match while playing for Bayern Munich. In a game against Eintracht Frankfurt in 2011, Neuer joined the attack during a corner kick and managed to head the ball into the net, showcasing his versatility as a goalkeeper.
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Neuer holds the record for the longest time without conceding a goal in the UEFA Champions League. In the 2013-2014 season, he went an incredible 1,196 minutes without letting a goal past him, surpassing the previous record held by Edwin van der Sar.
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During the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Neuer’s performance as the sweeper-keeper reached new heights. In the quarter-final match against Algeria, he made a total of 11 clearances outside his penalty area, showcasing his remarkable speed and agility.
