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Is Claudia Pina Really a Better Pick Than Mbappe in FC 26?

FC 26

Claudia Pina is one of the most hyped players in the game right now, due to her playstyles and attributes fitting the current gameplay right now with some players even comparing her to the games highest rated male player Kylian Mbappe.

has been a monster in these installments with his lightning fast pace, 5 star skill moves and amazing shooting stats, he perfectly fit the games pacey meta.

So it is a bit interesting that some are calling the Spanish winger who costs 32,000 to the Frenchman who currently costs 3.4 million on the market better. A player that costs more than 100 times the amount is being considered by some players as the better player but why?

Here are some of the reasons why the community shares this feeling. Pina has the low driven shot playstyle+, which is considered by most to be the most effective playstyle for strikers in the box. Pina is ideally suited for the early FC 26 emphasis on tight left stick dribbling and evasive turns. Thanks to her small, 5’3 stature, she boasts an inherently nimble body type that ensures her movement on the ball is lightning fast and highly responsive. Her terrifying effectiveness in close quarters is confirmed by her excellent dribbling stats, including 88 Dribbling and 84 Balance.

We can also point this to confirmation bias as she is easier to get at 86 rating whereas Mbappe has a higher 91 rating and is much rarer to find, thus allowing players to use her more than Mbappe and find her to be the better pick for their team. Many traders and content creators are also talking about her loads thus enhancing the bias.

There is a reason that Mbappe costs 3.4 million, he is arguably the best gold card in the game. His stats are unbelievable, 97 pace, 90 shooting, 93 ball control are among the best.

So, is Pina truly better than Mbappé in FC 26? In terms of raw, overall power and value, No. Mbappé’s 91 OVR, near perfect Pace, and elite all around stats mean he is the superior player in almost any scenario where raw pace is prioritized. He also has the Quick Step PlayStyle+, making his already world class pace feel even more devastating. In terms of creating space and exploiting defensive lines, no one is better.

However, in terms of exploiting a specific, high level gameplay mechanic: Yes, arguably.

Pina’s Low Driven Shot PlayStyle+ is a cheat code for scoring inside the box. For competitive players who have mastered the “low-driven” technique, Pina offers an unprecedented, clinical finishing ability that can outperform Mbappé’s finishing in specific, high pressure situations.

However as the game goes on Kylian will remain the King as his card is tailor made for these FC titles.

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