In EA Sports FIFA 18 the attribute Pace, which is known as Pace among FIFA players, is heavily debated. For many, it is the most important attribute of a player; they build their Ultimate Team solely based on this criterion, hoping to gain speed advantages on the field and ultimately win.
Friends of virtual football, who prefer to focus on ball control, passing, and positioning, call this the “Noob” tactic, as it requires little more than pressing the sprint button. Even in FIFA 18, Pace is of high relevance.
We take a closer look at the attribute “Pace” and summarize everything you need to know about it.
How is the Pace in FIFA 18 composed?
Basically, a player has numerous attributes that are developed to varying degrees. The better the average of these values, the higher the overall strength of the respective player.
The Pace attribute, which is at the top of every field player card, consists of the abilities “Acceleration” and “Sprint Speed“. The former indicates how quickly you can get off the mark and how long it takes to reach full sprint, while the latter indicates the maximum speed your player can achieve.
For example, Kevin De Bruyne has very balanced attributes: 76 in Acceleration, 75 in Maximum Speed. This results in a Pace attribute of 75 on his standard card.
On which positions do I need Pace?
This question is not easy to answer, as opinions often differ. The following overview shows the general importance of Pace, depending on the position.
- High importance: LV, RV, LM, RM, LW, RW
- Average importance: ZM, ZOM, Striker positions
- Low importance: IV, ZDM
As can be seen, speed is especially important on the flanks. However, a fast center-back, like Jerome Boateng, can also be invaluable. Especially for center-backs or defensive midfielders, other attributes may be of higher importance, which should perhaps be valued higher than Pace. It always depends on your personal play style.
Who is the fastest player in FIFA 18: FUT?
We have dealt extensively with the answer to this question:
- FIFA 18 – Fastest players from the Bundesliga, Premier League, La Liga
- The 20 fastest players in FIFA 18 FUT – Bundesliga star is number 1
How do I best utilize speed advantages?
Your player is fastest when he has free space and can sprint straight ahead. He loses speed when he is preoccupied with controlling the ball. So try to push the ball as far as possible with the right stick, if the situation allows.
Especially in offense, where quick movements are crucial for quickly getting away from defenders in tight spaces, acceleration is particularly important. So it’s advisable to pay attention to this. Defenders, on the other hand, often have more space and time to gain speed. To keep up with fast attackers, you should pay more attention to Sprint Speed here.
Of course, it always depends on your individual play style; use your strengths wisely and you will secure the victory. But you can be sure that most of your opponents will rely on speed. It is indeed a weapon that anyone can easily use.
