If you are looking for a strong and cost-effective striker in EA FC 24 , then you are at the right place. We present to you a forward that plays like a better Haaland, because he excels in important skills.
Which player are we talking about? Rasmus Højlund is currently one of the attacking hopes at Manchester United. Although the young player’s performances are still quite inconsistent, the Dane seems to be a great promise for the future.
EA recognized the potential of the young man and honored him with a Future Star that appeared in the second team of the campaign. Unlike his regular gold card, which was rated at only 76, his Future Star boasts a full 13 rating points more, totaling a strong 89.
Due to many similarities, we compared the polished special card to Erling Haaland, his rival from city opponent Manchester City. You can read our results here.
That’s why Højlund wins the striker comparison with Haaland
Why is a comparison of the two players appropriate? When looking at both strikers, you notice at first glance that they have many parallels. Both forwards have a considerable stature with heights over 1.90 m. Both players have a strong finish, which they can execute especially with their better left foot. Both Højlund and Haaland possess immense speed and remarkable physicality.
In summary, both stars can be considered powerful striker types who represent a center forward in the best sense due to their assertiveness and efficiency in finishing.
At the beginning of EA FC 24, I had tested Haaland for many games. The Norwegian became a lot more enjoyable for me especially with one adjustment.
3 advantages that Højlund has over most Haaland cards
While Haaland has to rely solely on the aforementioned qualities, Højlund brings a wider range of skills that are favored by his stats and playstyles.
1st Advantage: Passing
At first glance, Højlund possesses solid passing quality, which gains more value upon closer inspection. The Dane only has a total passing value of 81, but his short passing game has a phenomenal value of 99. He is thus perfectly suited to set up his teammates with passes or lay-offs.
2nd Advantage: Dribbling
In addition to his passing abilities, the Manchester United forward is also the better one-on-one player. This applies both to his ball control at full speed (R2 on PlayStation/ RT on Xbox) and controlled sprint dribbling (R1 on PlayStation/ RB on Xbox).
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In sprinting, he does not lose speed thanks to the playstyle “Rage” and can also control the ball more smoothly at high speed. The playstyle “Technique” allows for the precise execution of the aforementioned R1 dribbling.
With the Playstyle+ “First Touch,” Højlund can easily control any ball played to him and subsequently execute the next action immediately.
His special moves are also helpful for direct duels against defenders. He can boast good 4 stars and act skillfully.
3rd Advantage: Shooting
Although most Haaland cards have a stronger shooting value, Højlund possesses one crucial playstyle more to convert his shots into goals. With the playstyle “Curled Shot,” he has one of the best playstyles in EA FC 24 in his repertoire, which allows him to add even more precision to his finesse shots (R1 on PlayStation/ RB on Xbox).
What also makes him harder to predict is his two-footedness. The Dane has a respectable 4 stars in the “Weak Foot” ability.
Conclusion: Aside from the TOTY version of Haaland, Future Stars Højlund can hold his own in passing, dribbling, and shooting against all other cards of his rival.
Is it worth buying Future Stars Højlund?
Anyone looking for a bulky striker type cannot go wrong with Højlund. The Dane is priced at just under 60,000 coins (as of 23.04.24), which is a real bargain for such a complete striker.
When setting up your team, make sure to pair this rather bulky striker with some smaller, nimbler colleagues.
Lastly, we give you an additional tip: If you want to make Højlund even more assertive and faster at top speed, you should boost his strength while maintaining his agility. This is important to retain the acceleration type “Sustained (mostly).”
The chemistry style “Marksman” fits best. This not only boosts shooting and dribbling stats but also physicality.
You will quickly notice how difficult it will be for the opponent to stop Højlund at full speed with this adjustment.
Due to his versatility, the ManU star is perfectly suited as a center forward in the best formations in EA FC 24 that almost all professionals play.
