To start things off i'll introduce myself. I'm an ex-Div 1 player (currently div 3 because i can't find time to play divisions anymore) that has been playing since PES 18.

I played with iconic moment Kluivert and legend Kluivert back in PES days as well. I'll concentrate this review on my build of Kluivert specifically (with Heel Trick added).

#1 Positioning. Is he the right man at the right time?

As a tall target man it's clear to me that his best role is a combination between a false 9 and a center target (that's why my build is a bit more focused on headers and passes). It takes some time for him to get into a positon where he can score (either with his head or with a voley) due to his low speed/acceleration. Once he does though, he can appear into areas of space and score tap-ins. He sometimes struggles with headers tho, i'm looking for aerial superiority for him for over 2 months now...

As a false 9 he is really really good, while he usually gets left behind during a counter-attack, he is the big stepping stone the play needs, if he can get the ball close to the midfield line and then pass it to Messi/Lautaro/Nkunku into space, it's usually game over. Easly wins goal kick headers as well.

Verdict: A+ positioning.

#2 Finishing. Clinical goalscorrer?

As a player with 90+ finishing it's no secret that he can score goals. BUT his headers have rarely actually gone in the net. He is not the best at headers, i would say he is above average, B+ (just because he's tall).

As for the normal shots, again, above average. At long range I feel that he needs A LOT of time to prep the shots in order for them not to be saved. If he's running and has someone on his shoulder, 90% of time it's a miss. If he has enough space and time, he is going to score. This applies to short range shots as well, he actually tends to miss more than i expected. I'd say someone like Lautaro Martinez is much better at shooting (and the POTW versions have good passing as well)

Verdict: B+ Finishing

#3 Speed+agility. Faster than a truck?

There is not much to say here, just looking at his stats is enough, slow, not incredibly slow but yea, he won't win against most defenders when running beside them. I have one thing to say that i like: he has strange bursts of speed to free himself of the defender and shoot, but ONLY the first step or 2, and then he's back to turtle status.

Verdict: B+

#4 Dribbling. Better than iShowSpeed?

He has Marseille Turn, a unique skill for a tall striker. In the time that i had him i maybe used it 3-4 times (and i dribble A LOT). As a false9 & center target there is no way i'm making him dribble. Quite decent ball control also, not to be left unmentioned.

Verdict: B

#5 Others.

•compared to PES21 he is A LOT easier to play with, even though to most players will still preffer Haaland/Mbappe😂

•after the eF24 update, he remains the same, never was meta, never will be, from my experience crossing is still OP but as i said not the best target out there.

•my verdicts are not according to a do-it-all kinda player, they are compared to what i would expect from a striker rated the way he is.

•notice how he played only 62 matches, he played a lot more friendlies (as in comunity tournaments and such). So don't mind the stats that much.