In FIFA 19 FUT brings a bit of FIFA 15 feeling back. The legendary trio from back then around Doumbia has now received top cards as part of FUT Birthday. And they are stronger than ever.
This trio is the focus: In the Ultimate Team mode of FIFA 15, Doumbia, Gervinho, and Ibarbo were a feared trio that no one could handle easily.
Because the offensive players had enormous speed and easily outran all defenders. Since this trio was under contract with AS Roma at the time, the players created strong chemistry among themselves and formed a powerful attack in the 4-3-3 system.
These were the cards from FUT 15 back then – all three had pace ratings beyond 90, good dribbling, and solid shooting values:
During FUT 15 times, it was often read that you didn’t need skill to win. You only needed these 3 players, and any noob could score goals.
Even today, many FUT players rave about or curse this legendary trio. Doumbia, Gervinho, and Ibarbo were responsible for many broken controllers, fans recall on Reddit.
And now, during the FUT Birthday in FUT 19, the trio is back with top cards.
How strong are Doumbia, Gervinho, and Ibarbo in FUT 19
On FIFA Reddit, one of the top current posts states that the “Holy Trinity” is back – and stronger than ever. This refers to the legendary trio from FIFA 15 times.
The reason for the Reddit post: Yesterday, on March 27th, EA Sports published a throwback card of Doumbia with strong values as part of FUT Birthday – thus completing the trio.
Because a top card of Gervinho has been live since the start of FUT Birthday, and a top card of Ibarbo is available through a league SBC.
Doumbia in FUT 19
Here you see the throwback card:
This is his previous standard card:
Compared to his standard card, throwback Doumbia has been significantly upgraded. The overall rating is 11 points higher, and all stats have been significantly increased.
But even compared to his card from FUT 15, Doumbia now has significantly higher stats. Especially these:
- Pace: 93 –> 97
- Shooting: 82 –> 88
- Physical: 73 –> 90
This means, Doumbia now has an absolute top card with which you will also have a good time in FUT 19 and can revive that FIFA 15 feeling.
How to get throwback Doumbia: Since yesterday, you can obtain the new special card of Doumbia through a throwback SBC. You need to complete two SBCs for him.
These are the requirements for the La Liga SBC:
- At least 2 players from La Liga
- Team overall rating: at least 86
- Team chemistry: at least 75
- 11 players in total
Here is a possible solution from the futhead community:
The requirements for the “Les Elephants” SBC:
- At least 1 player from the Ivory Coast
- Team overall rating: at least 84
- Team chemistry: at least 70
- 11 players in total
Here is a possible solution from the futhead community:
You have 3 days to complete the SBCs.
Gervinho in FUT 19
This is the FUT Birthday card:
This is his previous standard card:
Compared to his standard card, FUT Birthday Gervinho has received a 9-point boost to his overall rating. All stats are noticeably better.
Compared to his FUT 15 card, there is a +6-point boost to his overall rating. All stats are better, especially:
- Shooting: 69 –> 85
- Passing: 72 –> 84
- Physical: 64 –> 78
How to get him: You can obtain FUT Birthday Gervinho through a weekly challenge (which you only have time until Friday, March 29 at 7 PM to complete):
- Win 8 online single matches with 11 common Serie A players. This means you must use “normal” Serie A players; Icons or throwback cards are not permitted.
The FUT Birthday Gervinho is untradeable.
Ibarbo in FUT 19
This is the special card of Ibarbo:
This is the standard card of Ibarbo:
Ibarbo received a significant boost of +12 to his overall rating compared to his standard card. All stats are better.
Compared to his FUT 15 card (see very top), his special card in FUT 19 is 6 points better in overall rating. All stats are raised, especially:
- Pace: 91 –> 96
- Shooting: 74 –> 84
- Passing: 69 –> 77
- Physical: 79 –> 87
How to get him: The strong card of Ibarbo is available as a league SBC (Meiji Yasuda J1, Japanese league). This has been running for several weeks already.
This means, now in FUT 19 top cards of the legendary trio are available, which dominated the Ultimate Team mode about 4 years ago.
