The FIFA 20 Shapeshifters promo has come to an end. The latest FUT mode special event features some top notch cards. We reveal what the Shapeshifters are and which players are particularly worthwhile.
In late February, EA Sports launched a brand new event in FIFA 20’s FUT mode that hadn’t existed in previous years: the Shapeshifters . Last Friday, the current promo came to an end, giving us some high quality cards in two teams. But what are the FIFA 20 Shapeshifters and which cards are particularly worthwhile?
FIFA 20 Shapeshifters: That’s behind the special cards
The German translation of the name, “Gestaltwandler”, already reveals what’s behind the new cards. Behind the Shapeshifters hide players whose position has changed compared to the standard map – in a way that is not possible with the known position modifiers.
FUT players know that, for example, a forward can be transformed into a central midfielder using the modifiers. But not, for example, to a winger (LF and RF) or full-back (LV and RV).
But that’s exactly what the Shapeshifters allow, which enables some interesting new constellations and allows the construction of completely new teams. In addition, the total of 32 changed players received a huge boost in their stats, while the strong foot was changed and the weak foot and skill ratings or work rates were also adjusted.
The 10 strongest Shapeshifters cards by their overall rating
The 32 players who could look forward to a new special card as part of the promotion are spread across the five top leagues in Europe . The first team was led by Argentinian Lionel Messi , who received an MS card with an overall rating of 96.
Instead of a medium/low working rate, the FC Bacelona star now offers a high/low working rate, which ensures that the nimble dribbler turns much more into the offensive.
The Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo , on the other hand, switches from the storm center to the right wing. His workrates have also been adjusted, but the change in his strong foot is much more interesting.
The green Shapeshifters card has been converted to left footed . This allows him to pull in from the wing and seek finish with his strong foot.
Here are the 10 highest rated Shapeshifters cards:
- MS: Lionel Messi – 96 OVR (FC Barcelona)
- RF: Cristiano Ronaldo – 95 OVR (Piedmont Football)
- IV: N’Golo Kante – 92 OVR (FC Chelsea)
- ZOM: Marcelo – 91 OVR (Real Madrid)
- ZDM: David Liuz – 91 OVR (Arsenal London)
- ST: Franck Ribéry – 91 OVR (Fiorentina)
- LF: Dries Mertens – 90 OVR (SSC Neapel)
- RF: Wissam Ben Yedder – 90 OVR (AS Monaco)
- ZOM: Richarlison – 90 Everton (FC Everton)
- ZOM: Riyad Mahrez – 89 OVR (Manchester City)
Five Shapeshifters maps that are particularly worth checking out
The FIFA 20 Shapeshifters bring a breath of fresh air to FIFA Ultimate Team mode, enabling the creation of teams that would otherwise not have been possible. Here are five special cards that will instantly make any team better.
David Alaba
The Austrian’s gold card is still one of the best options for the left-back position in Bundesliga teams. Thanks to an enormous boost in his Defense (+7) and Physical (+7) values, Alaba has become one of the strongest central defenders in the game.
He also provides a green link to club-mate Manuel Neuer or right-back Stefan Lainer from Borussia Mönchengladbach, who received a powerful special card as part of FUT 20 ‘s Winter Refresh .
Empfohlener Chemistry-Style: Anchor
Franck Ribery
Fans of the Frenchman had to be patient for a long time before even being allowed to enter the pitch with him. At the end of February, the former FC Bayern Munich player finally found his way into FIFA 20, but with an overall rating of 82 and an endurance value of 58, Ribéry is not really playable.
That all changes with his Shapeshifters card: 91 OVR, five stars weak foot and a 93 rating on his dribbling speak for themselves. In fact, the map almost resembles that of baby icon Johan Cruyff – one of the best icons in the game. As a Frenchman, Ribéry excels at linking to some of the best cards in the game, while his stats make him a quality striker or attacking midfielder.
Empfohlener Chemistry-Style: Hawk, Hunter
Lionel Messi
Since the launch of FIFA 20, Lionel Messi can already look back on some special cards, most notably his TOTY card with a rating of 99, which is of course superior to his Shapeshifter – at least on paper.
The change of position from the wing to the center now offers completely new possibilities, it is above all the changed work rates that make the new card so strong: the combination of high/low makes the Argentine a real weapon in attacking play and ensures that the lively player moves almost perfectly into the free spaces.
Empfohlener Chemistry-Style: Hawk, Basic
Marcelo
After the disappointing flashback card, the Brazilian’s FIFA 20 Shapeshifters variant is absolutely impressive. However, you should n’t play Marcelo in ZOM , but the Real Madrid player is one of the strongest options in the Spanish league in central midfield or ZDM.
The values of all six categories are above a rating of 80: Gullit Gang ! Especially in ZM, he does an excellent job both on offense and on defense.
Recommended Chemistry Style: Gladiator, Sentinel
richarlison
The right midfielder from Everton FC has received little attention in FUT 20 with his standard variant, but this is changing fundamentally with his Shapeshifters card. A whopping four of his six value categories received a double- digit boost : pace, shots, passes and physique are outstanding.
With the right chemistry style, the Brazilian becomes a real threat in attack and links with his nationality and the English Premier League perfectly to the strongest players in FIFA Ultimate Team.
FIFA 22 – FUTs
What could be cooler than just relaxed gaming and doing some sofa sports on the side? In FIFA 22, the player is on the move fast, but without getting sore muscles. With the Ultimate Team Event cards, the collecting instinct is now also satisfied. However, the FUT Heroes keep creeping into my mind, so here are the best Ultimate Team Event cards that are definitely worth adding to your collection.
Heroes cards selected by EA for top qualities
Admittedly, the FUT heroes will cost quite a bit of coin, but it turns out that EA has once again brought some top-class players into the game when it comes to selection. As a collector and hunter, it’s an added attraction for FIFA gamers to now include their own favorite heroes in the portfolio and benefit from their individual skills. Both in the game and in team building, the FUTs will revolutionize the game once again.
EA SPORTS FC: FIFA GAME SERIES TO BE CONTINUED UNDER NEW NAME
Of course, the soccer simulation game series will not be discontinued completely. After FIFA 23, EA will relaunch the game under the name EA Sports FC and market it independently. Old FIFA hares should now become quite an ear, after all, the EA Sports Football Club used to be a part of the actual game for years. A lot of playing was rewarded, points could be collected and items, boosts or balls for the individual game modes could be unlocked.
In this context, there could also be a complete revolution of the classic game. There is a heated discussion in the FIFA community about whether the game, which is expected to be released in the fall of 2023, will be free-to-play. This option is said to be on the table for the game makers from EA, because: It seems that EA earns most of its money with the purchases of FIFA Points in the game mode Ultimate Team and not with the sale of the game itself.
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