FIFA18 would mark my return to FUT. Last year I only played ProClubs in the end. By far the most enjoyable mode, playing with your buddies.

Decided to open some packs with money and I had some great pulls. From Robben to Jesus, Baily (2x), Steerling, Sane, etc. Decided to go Bundes and BPL. Bought IF Aranguz (Godly!) and did strenghten the team over the week to this:



Back to 41212. Team plays well, Werner and Origi are the stars up front. added Timo Werner late but he scored already 30 goals in 23 games. But the real star is the little Chilean. Passing and shooting are amazing, combined with loads of stamina.  Defence is solid and Tolisso in front of them is bridging most gaps.

The BPL team has evolved to this:



Some pulls but I did buy OTW Siggy. Still struggling a bit with the RM and LM positions. Have tried different players but until now Son and Walcott have given me the most return on investment. The star of the team is the pulled non rare Berahino. With 27 goals in 26 matches he has proven to be incredible. I am not sure about Gieyu. He is small but his stamina and standing tackle are great.

Some thoughts on this years FIFA:
- defending is a pain
- placed shot is OP, especially coming into the box with a ankle from the right or left, 99% a goal. Hence, 433 is a great formation to play with
- what happened with the managers? No one from the eredivisie and Ancelotti is a non rare SILVER....WTF?
- squad battles is a nice add on but as TWS stated the sliders/scripting is woeful

I am building a Liga NOS 422 (with IF Brahimin) and a 422 eredivisie (with IF locadia), just to try it out

ProClubs is still fun but is experiencing the same BS that happens in individual games.

All in all is this version not really worse or better than teh previous ones, and that makes you wonder. I have the feeling that they actually don't change that much but it is a lot of blablabla.