Around three weeks after the official release of EA FC 24, most have built their first starter teams in Ultimate Team. A Spanish defender appears in almost every squad due to his versatility and strong stats. Despite his popularity, he costs almost nothing.
Which player are we talking about? Marcos Llorente is a true all-rounder. Originally based in the right midfield position, he can be deployed both as a right-back and as a right winger. Additionally, he can also play in central midfield.
Thus, the Spaniard who is under contract with Atlético Madrid is the perfect player for team building. His price is unbeatable, as he costs less than 6,000 coins on the transfer market. According to FUTBIN, he is played more often than any other defender in Ultimate Team.
The Spaniard is an asset to almost any team. Where you should best position Llorente in-game is revealed in the following.
Llorente is the best right-back (RB) for this price
Here’s why you should play Llorente as a right-back: Since Llorente has no stat below 78, he is perfectly suited as a right wing-back in a four-man defense. He possesses all the qualities that this position requires. He is fast, has a solid passing game and dribbling, and can also shine with good physical and defensive stats.
If you decide to use Llorente as a right-back, Shadow would be a suitable chemistry style to boost his pace and defense even further. Getting the Spaniard to full chemistry is not a significant challenge. There are plenty of good Spanish players from the top Spanish men’s and women’s divisions to link him via nationality and league.
Or you decide to incorporate one or two players directly from his team, Atlético Madrid, into your squad.
Goalkeeper and teammate Jan Oblak, for example, would be a fitting addition. Or you can spend a bit more and buy the most expensive player from Atlético Madrid, Antoine Griezmann, for over 100,000 coins. He has one of the best playstyles in EA FC 24.
Llorente also brings a number of playstyles that particularly suit him for the position of right-back alongside his strong stats. Which ones they are, you can read below.
4 playstyles make Llorente a strong wing-back
What playstyles make Llorente so strong? Llorente does not have a golden playstyle+, but he possesses several silver playstyles that mainly give him extra pace, stamina, and better crosses. These stats are extremely important, as a wing-back must contribute both defensively and offensively.
These playstyles make Llorente even stronger:
Fury
With the playstyle Fury, the player does not lose any speed during pace dribbling with the ball. This pays off especially when you get the ball to Llorente on the flank and have a lot of space in front of you. He can use that space perfectly with Fury.
Quick Step
Quick Step is one of the most important playstyles in EA FC 24 and, in combination with Fury, is a game changer. Unlike Fury, Quick Step gives you a speed boost not over distance but in the first few meters. This can be particularly useful when the opponent approaches you aggressively, and you want to quickly create some space by rushing into an open area.
In an article, we present the settings of the new pressing meta and show you how to best escape from it,
Relentless
This playstyle is ideal for a position that demands a lot of running, like the right-back. Your player generally loses less stamina and gets a “second wind” after halftime, meaning they regenerate more stamina compared to other players.
Sharp Pass
Sharp Pass increases the precision, effect, and sharpness of crosses. If Llorente manages to break through on the flank, you can definitely try a sharp cross into the box.
The combination of all these playstyles paired with the already strong stats of the Spanish all-rounder makes him one of the best wing-backs. In the game itself, you can also gladly position him in central midfield or even more offensively as a right midfielder or right winger. His fifth playstyle, the Power Shot, also gives him a certain goal threat.
What do you think of Llorente? Have you had experiences with him or against him? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
To properly showcase Llorente in offense, we recommend our 5 tips for guaranteed more goals in EA FC 24.
