World Cup

World Cup 2018 – Team Analysis – Panama

One of two teams who will be making their World Cup debut this summer, Panama sealed qualification in the most dramatic of styles to exorcise the ghosts of their near-miss four years ago.

A late win over Costa Rica – featuring a hugely controversial “ghost goal” – sealed third spot in the fifth round of CONCACAF qualifying and ensured Panama’s passage to Russia at the expense of the United States, who had denied the Canal Men an inter-confederation play-off spot in 2013.

Success for Panama is simply reaching a World Cup tournament and little is expected of the Central American country in Russia, particularly given their difficult group draw.

Panama’s opening match is against Belgium on Monday 18 June in Sochi, which is followed by an encounter with England in Nizhny Novgorod on Sunday 24 June. Hernan Dario Gomez’s side could feasibly already be eliminated by the time they face Tunisia in Saransk on Thursday 28 June.

Rank outsiders with the bookmakers, Panama only need to look to the performances of Costa Rica – who were widely written off before the tournament had begun – in 2014 for inspiration.

An ageing squad, an unconvincing qualification campaign and some disappointing pre-World Cup friendly results, however, suggest Fantasy managers ought to be giving the Panama squad a wide berth.

Road to Qualification

Panama entered CONCACAF qualification at the fourth-round stage, qualifying from the four-team group with a game to spare and finishing runners-up to Costa Rica, who beat them twice en route to the “Hexagonal”.

Luis Tejada was the only Panama player to register more than one goal in this stage, with one of his two strikes coming from the penalty spot.

The “Hex” began in positive fashion for Panama, who emerged from their tricky opening-day encounter in Honduras with all three points thanks to Fidel Escobar’s superb free-kick.

A subsequent six-match winless run, featuring four draws and 1-0 defeats to Trinidad and Tobago and Mexico, would surely have put paid to Panama’s automatic qualification hopes had the US and Honduras not also been in middling form.

A 3-0 home win over Trinidad and Tobago preceded a morale-sapping 4-0 defeat to the US in Panama’s penultimate fixture, which looked to have scuppered Los Canaleros’ chances for good.

That now infamous last-gasp win over Costa Rica, coupled with the USA’s surprise 2-1 defeat in Trinidad, sealed the third CONCACAF qualifying place in memorable fashion and condemned Honduras to a play-off against Australia, which they subsequently lost. The US meanwhile failed to qualify for a World Cup for the first time since 1986.

Coach Gomez largely favoured a 4-4-2 during the qualification campaign, although a more defensive 5-4-1/4-5-1 has been preferred in recent friendlies.

Whichever formation is decided upon, there is no doubt that Panama will be content to sit back and defend against their World Cup group opponents and try to attack on the break.

Two of Panama’s goals in the 3-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago came from swift counter-attacks, with Gabriel Torres’ opener a stunning 80-yard solo run that stemmed from an opposition corner.

Panama scored at a rate of 0.9 goals per match in the “Hex” (only bottom side Trinidad and Tobago scored fewer goals) and their limited attack is not one that will particularly appeal to Fantasy managers.

The World Cup debutants were, in fact, the only nation to qualify for this summer’s tournament to finish with a negative goal difference in their group campaign.

The heavy defeat to the US and a 6-0 thrashing by Switzerland in March suggests that Panama’s defence is far from watertight, either.

CONCACAF Fifth Round

Most starts: Luis Ovalle, Anibal Godoy (9), Jaime Penedo, Gabriel Gomez, Roman Torres (8), Adolfo Machado, Edgar Barcenas (7), Fidel Escobar, Armando Cooper, Blas Perez, Gabriel Torres (6)

Most goals: Blas Perez, Roman Torres (2)

Most assists: Anibal Godoy (2)

Star player Alberto Quintero, who made nine appearances and recorded two assists in qualification, has been forced to pull out of Panama’s 23-man squad after suffering a foot injury in the 6 June friendly against Norway.

Panama haven’t won any of their six friendlies contested in the three most recent international breaks, losing to Iran, Denmark, Switzerland and Norway and drawing with Wales and Northern Ireland.

Though Panama have won two other friendly internationals against Grenada and Trinidad and Tobago since October, their squads in both these matches were made up of second-string players.

The Key Targets

To be brutally honest: none. All of the below should effectively be reclassified as “long shots”, as the inclusion of any Panama player in our Fantasy teams would be a speculative punt at best.

Blas Perez (£5.3m on Fantasy iTeam | £5.0m on McDonald’s FIFA) is perhaps favourite to get the nod up front if Gomez persists with a 4-5-1 or 5-4-1, having started Panama’s last three qualification matches and his country’s 6 June friendly against Norway.

The 37-year-old striker is Panama’s joint-top scorer (with 43 goals) of all time, along with Luis Tejada (£5.6m on Fantasy iTeam | £5.0m on McDonald’s FIFA).

Neither Perez or Tejada, who is a veteran himself at 36 years old, have scored since Panama secured World Cup qualification.

Gabriel Torres (£5.5m on Fantasy iTeam | £6.0m on McDonald’s FIFA), who scored a penalty in the 1-1 draw with Wales last November, seems to be the sacrificial lamb in Gomez’s switch from 4-4-2 to a more defensive shape. Torres’ speed could be useful on the counter, however: witness his incredible breakaway goal in the 3-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago last September.

Roman Torres (£5.4m on Fantasy iTeam | £5.0m on McDonald’s FIFA) has ten goals in 111 appearances for the national side and represents Panama’s main goal threat from defence.

Torres scored the winner in that crucial victory over Costa Rica and was also on target late on in the 2-2 draw with Honduras earlier in the qualification campaign.

With goalkeepers receiving save points in both Fantasy iTeam and McDonald’s FIFA, veteran custodian Jaime Penedo (£5.3m on Fantasy iTeam | £4.5m on McDonald’s FIFA) could be a cheap source of points – particularly if deploying the Bench Boost chip in McDonald’s FIFA – in fixtures against Belgium and England.

Areas to Avoid

Penedo and any bench-filling fodder aside, there will likely be little investment in Panama assets for their opening two group encounters with Belgium and England.

Though we’ve name-dropped three Panama forwards (Perez, Gabriel Torres and Tejada) in the Key Targets section, the Canal Men’s attack looks particularly anaemic.

Panama scored less than a goal per game during the “Hex” and haven’t found the net in their four international friendlies against European opposition in 2018.

A 6-0 defeat against Switzerland in March is also enough to deter serious investment in Panama’s defence, despite budget-friendly Fantasy options such as the shot-happy Fidel Escobar (£5.3m on Fantasy iTeam | £4.0m on McDonald’s FIFA) and long throw specialist Adolfo Machado (£5.3m on Fantasy iTeam | £4.5m on McDonald’s FIFA) to be found in their squad.

Expect plenty of yellow and possibly red cards too: the Panamanians are fond of a tackle or two.

Further Analysis

Our comprehensive World Cup guide can be found here.

Group A Egypt, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay

Group BIran, Morocco, Portugal, Spain

Group CAustralia, Peru, France, Denmark

Group DArgentina, Iceland, Croatia, Nigeria

Group EBrazil, Costa Rica, Switzerland, Serbia

Group FMexico, Germany, Sweden, South Korea

Group GBelgium, Panama, Tunisia, England

Group HSenegal, Japan, Poland, Colombia

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1,240 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Christina.
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Is there no set piece taker link on here for WC?

    1. StoichkovFPL
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      HT

  2. StoichkovFPL
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    2 questions:

    1. Mc Donald fantasy: WC and BB possible in one GW? (I know that Max Captain and BB no possible but think WC plus any other chip is possible, right?)

    2. In FiT fantasy can we change captain as in McDonalds one?

  3. NUFCAndrew
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Best midfield duo for 11.5m?

    1. StoichkovFPL
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Cueva + Zhirkov

    2. Jebiga
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Ljajic and Nandez

    3. teddy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Layun + Trezeguet

  4. StoichkovFPL
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    RMWCT. Cheers!

    Ej Kajoui (Uzoho)
    Meunier, Marcelo, Trippier, Varela (Sabaly)
    Mueller, Coutinho, James (Ndiaye, Sanchez)
    Jesus, Cavani, Lukaku

    1. DantheManinaPan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      As I've said to other people, you want 15 good players, not 11 good players and a bench.

      The way the benching system works means that there's a high chance you'll end up with all of them on the pitch at some point.

      Your bench is weak, hence your team needs fixing.

      1. Aurora Borealis?
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Would you be able to share your bench. Interested in seeing how much extra funds should be dedicated to it.

      2. StoichkovFPL
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        How much are your "bench" players or let say your cheapest 4 players?

        1. DantheManinaPan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          I've got Cueva, Aldawsari, Varela, Mojica, Gallese.

          Varela and Mojica play for teams expected to top their group, so CS chances look better than most other 4.5 defs for me. Gallese is probably going to do more than Uzoho, and my outfield players are key to their team going forward, and actually have a chance at getting some points, unlike most of the 4.5 mids.

          1. DantheManinaPan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            5 years, 9 months ago

            It's not that much more expensive but I think it makes a difference

        2. Jebus Saves
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          This isn't the same as the EPL game where a bench of cheapo players is the norm.

          If you follow that ideal in the McD fantasy you will get slaughtered.

          My current bench is 22 million of stallions (aside from the Nigerian goalkeeper)

          I've gone big at the back and up top. The mids usually don't do so well in these games so I've gone budget there.

        3. Aurora Borealis?
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          This is practically my team so I like it. Only difference is ej for muslera and Jesus to mbappe.

  5. Jebiga
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Is Gabriel Jesus a good pick for 60 minutes play ?

    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      I think he will play 90 min when it matters(Rd 1)

      1. Jebiga
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        No way with world class Firmino 😉

        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          Look at Jesus time in qualifiers.

          1. Jebiga
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 9 months ago

            Thats true, but, i think i will avoid Jesus even im City fan... 🙂

    2. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      One poor game away from Bobby starting

  6. OPTA FPL
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Why suddenly Cavani over Griezmann ?

    1. Jebiga
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      That also have no sense to me. Grizman is like 20 times better player

      1. FFFrog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        But has harder fixtures and is not as important to his team.

        1. FFFrog
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          And he’s not 20 times the better player. Maybe a slightly better player, but not even by that much.

          1. Jebiga
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 9 months ago

            i dont agree about quality, only for fixtures 🙂

    2. DantheManinaPan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      'Suddenly?'

      I dunno - I think Cavani has been pretty consistently the more popular option.

      1. DantheManinaPan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        (on this site at least)

  7. allaboutthemagic
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Rate my team please... thinking BB GW1:

    Gallese / Uzoho
    Danilo Godin Meunier / Dalsgaard Sabaly
    Isco James Coutinho belhanda / aldaswari
    Canavi Lukaku Werner

    1. Jebiga
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      why not varela over godin ? 1 mil cheaper...

      1. allaboutthemagic
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Thought the talk was he wasn’t going to start??

        1. Jebiga
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          now everyone speaking that hew will start

  8. NUFCAndrew
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    How likely is Varela (Uruguay) looking to start? Downgrading Godin to Varela could be massive for my side...

    1. Jebiga
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      this !

      it looks like he will play

      1. Legomané
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Source?

    2. DantheManinaPan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Nobody is certain.

      Yesterday FFFrog found A Uruguayan article suggesting he was benched in the last game just as a precaution.

      Not sure if anything has been shared since

  9. Pukki Party
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Opinions on this team for World Cup fantasy (McDonalds version)? Cheers!

    Neymar Suarez Rebic
    Isco Özil Cueva Ziyach Ndiaye
    Kimmich Meunier Miranda Granqvist Maguire
    Caballero Uzoho

    Worth downgrading someone to upgrade Maguire?

  10. Christina.
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Pick one:

    a) Jesus,Micharuk, Ziyach
    b) Smolov, Coutinho,Belhanda

    1. Rafiki
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      b) looks better but also deciding between ziyach and belhanda.

  11. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Do many have a “budget” fwd (7.5)?

    Guedes
    Mitrovic
    Guerrero

    Think all have really good possibilities

    1. DantheManinaPan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      They look alright.

      Personally there're just too many brilliant options around the 9.0-9.5 mark

    2. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Seems wrong to ignore the premium talent pool in FWD position somehow. I always get bitten in FPL by crappy budget fwd picks too!

    3. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Punting on Rebic (Cro) 5.5 has played right winger last 3 games. Going with a premium defence and Özil Isco in midfield, team posted above.

  12. cthaeh
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Thoughts on Lewandowski performance vs. Senegal?

    1. Union_Jacks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Brace.

      1. StoichkovFPL
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Fingers crossed!

  13. Horlicks esq.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Muslera

    Varela. Marcelo. Kimmich. Sidibe.

    Countinho. Carresco. Ziyach.

    Messi. Werner. Hazard.

    Big XI.

    1. DantheManinaPan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Which version of the game is this?

      1. Horlicks esq.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Mac

        1. DantheManinaPan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          You're missing 4 players...
          You really need a squad of 15 in this game

          1. Horlicks esq.
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 9 months ago

            Don’t be silly mate. I know that. 4 players on the bench as well. These are the first XI, not the 100m on 11players.

            I’m not daft,

            1. StoichkovFPL
              • 8 Years
              5 years, 9 months ago

              He mean that you need quality 15 players as there is not such thing as bench with these rules

              1. Freddo
                • 6 Years
                5 years, 9 months ago

                Well that's not true, you can still have an FPL style bench if you want a bigger first team but you have to be sensible and have them playing early and not late in the round so you can sub them out.

                Any points from them would be a bonus and not something you need to rely on.

            2. GoonerByron
              • 12 Years
              5 years, 9 months ago

              So what's your bench?

              He's not being silly. You can sub in your bench if your other players blank. So your bench players are just as important as your starting XI

              1. Horlicks esq.
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                5 years, 9 months ago

                I understand all that. But my XI looks strong on paper. That was my initial point.

                1. DantheManinaPan
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 10 Years
                  5 years, 9 months ago

                  OK fair.

                  That is a fantastic XI and I commend it.

                  Just not sure it's the best approach to getting the most points

                  1. Donkey_Sanctuary
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 11 Years
                    5 years, 9 months ago

                    It's slightly more risky but if the big hitters deliver then it will yield more points. Having two mid-range players probably isn't better than having one premium and one cheap

    2. Roy Rovers
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      I personally not interested in Marcelo, Kimmich, Sid, Ziyech, Messi or Hazard.

  14. ZeBestee
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Hello all,

    Its been a few weeks away from this place. Just registered FWC account. No idea who to bring in really with Internationals not my biggest strength, except of course the known PL and other big leagues players. Of course i am determined to win it so will have to do a bit of research work. Which teams has the best chance to do well in the group stages with fixtures taking into consideration?

    1. Alex_thekid
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Brazil France Belgium Uruguay

      1. ZeBestee
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        cheers, fancy Lukaku? Or go Suarez/Jesus?

        1. Alex_thekid
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          I've gone Jesus Werner and Lukaku

    2. DantheManinaPan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Honestly would really recommend just reading FFFrog's comment history

  15. Legomané
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Thoughts on team structure strategy?

    Are you bothering with 6.0-8.0m mids at all, or just looking at enablers?

    Are you bothering with Messi Neymar Ronaldo for now, or ignoring if favour of a stronger XV, til the player pool reduces during the knockout stages (and we get another 5.0m to spend)?

    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      BB1 so spreading cash around.

      No Messi, Neymar, Cr7 for me in rd 1.

      WC in rd 2

    2. FFFrog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      I’m staying away from forwards over 10m and currently have 2 mids in the 6-8m bracket. Forwards always score the most goals in these tournaments so there’s no merit in having an enabler up front, although cheaper forwards like Mitro and Guerrero do have potential for some good performances. Because of the daily captaincy changes and subs, 12m players become redundant over the cheaper options that will likely perform on a similar level to them.

    3. DantheManinaPan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Personally midfield looks like this:
      9.0, 8.5, 8.5, 6.0, 5.0.
      Sort of scraping the edges of the bounds you're asking about. There are a few decent options in the 6-8 range but personally I'm quite happy that I've managed to find a way to get 3 premiums

      1. DantheManinaPan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        And yeah, at this stage, with so many attempts at the captaincy, 8 don't think we'll miss out too badly if a big name hauls

      2. Legomané
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Which 6 and 5 did you go for? I've moved Cuervo > a 5.0 to fund Cavani > Suarez. Just feels better somehow!

        1. Alex_thekid
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          I've gone Cueva Belhanda
          Nandez/Bentacur

        2. Jesus Walks
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          Cavani vs Suarez?

        3. DantheManinaPan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          I have Cueva and Aldawsari

    4. rdamjan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Looking at Honda and Forsberg with BB in gw1. WC probably before QF.

  16. Eden Wizard
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Any reason to think Danilo is nailed? or Marcelo worth the extra?

    1. DantheManinaPan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Danilo looks pretty nailed

    2. rdamjan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Probably nailed without Alves in the team?

  17. jia you
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Sorry if a bit behind the times guys, but how does the captaincy work on the official game? I hear posters mentioning daily captaincy picks but the rules are a bit unclear, seeming to suggest one per round?

    1. Horlicks esq.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      You can sub and change captain everyday.

    2. Horlicks esq.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Its a bit of a get out really. If one player scores minimal points (even if that player is Messi) you might as well swap him at the end of the day for a player yet to play as 2 points (for example) is worth twisting on.

      You get 15 goes to make 11 scores basically. A little farcical for the purist I might add...

      1. jia you
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        This is turning me off it! I've also hit BB and cant reverse it haha. Cheers.

  18. Union_Jacks
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Where is 16 goal man Lewandowski in people’s sides?

  19. Jesus Walks
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Cavani or Suarez?

    1. ABK_94
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Suarez

    2. Alex_thekid
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Probably Cavanni and the extra 1m

  20. rdamjan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    What`s the opinion on Forsberg and Honda?

    1. Union_Jacks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Not very high.

  21. Union_Jacks
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Mbappe/Griezmann or Cavani?

    1. ABK_94
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Cavani

    2. NUFCAndrew
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      cavani

  22. ABK_94
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Who will score better?
    A) Hazard
    B) Greizmann
    C) Lukaku
    D) Mbappe

    I got Griezmann but I feel that Belgium is having an easier group to score.

    1. NUFCAndrew
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      lukaku

    2. Alex_thekid
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      You don't make sense in the last 3 questions you've gone Suarez then Cavanni then Greizman make your mind up lol

  23. Horlicks esq.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    New Post

  24. Christina.
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Russia a trap I reckon.

    😕

  25. ZeBestee
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Eriksen has been impressive for Denmark, anyone strongly considering him?

    1. Niemi
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      He's nailed on in my team.

  26. SorSy
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Hey ,

    any thoughts? It seems to me as a solid team , hope all of the players are nailed in .

    Allison / Uzoho
    Munier , Danilo , Mojica , Sidibe , Godin
    Cueva Nandez Muller Isco Carassco
    Jesus Mbape Cavani

    any rates?

  27. Jarod1
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    A: MBAPPE -- NEYMAR - RASFHORD

    OR

    B: GRIEZZMAN -- JESUS -- WERNER

  28. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    hi guys, just starting to look at the fifa game, sorry if these questions are old hat:

    1 - is willy caballero nailed?
    2 - what are we thinking about messi? hes single handedly dragging argentina, too pricey?
    3 - is there any consensus on 'essential' players so far?

    thanks guys

  29. Ziyech on the Bench
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Hey guys,

    Please let me know what you think of my team, going to use Bench Boost first week & Wildcard second game:

    Akinfeev/Schmeichel

    Kolarov, Hakimi, Meunier, Lindelof, Idowu

    Ziyech (c), J. Rod, Coutinho, Belhanda, Al Dawsari

    Messi, Mitrovic, Lukaku

    Thanks, any advice is much appreciated:)