AVOID (TRAP) due to 59 overall and lack of PlayStyles+, with pace at 78 failing to compensate for shooting at 58. This card is not worth using unless in a very low-budget squad or for specific objectives.
Competing in EFL Championship.
| Pace | 78 |
| Shooting | 58 |
| Passing | 52 |
| Dribbling | 59 |
| Defending | 34 |
| Physical | 58 |
| Skill moves | 3★ |
| Weak foot | 3★ |
| AcceleRATE | CONTROLLED |
Chris Popov's standout attributes are Pace (78) and Dribbling (59).
This card scores 42.4 in our meta engine, placing it in X tier. Best suited to the RM - Inside Forward role. Check the full meta tier list

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Chris Popov sits in X tier according to our meta rating engine and performs best in the RM - Inside Forward role, based on stats, PlayStyles and real match impact rather than overall rating alone.