# adamahc :
Well Done on another successful season bud. Got another question though:
When you look at your "best line-up" and you have someone with say a 2* rating, do you try and spend money on someone to replace him even if he is a good player?
This has a bit of a 2 part answer for me. Generally speaking, I would love to have nothing but 3*+ rated players. Especially at the more attacking positions, I think a higher star ranking generally equates to a more dominating threat. Looking at my strikers, for example, I've had players that are very good in one or two key areas (finishing, first touch, acceleration, composure, etc) but they were lacking in a couple of key areas as well. That typically equates to less than a 3* rating on paper and generally disappointing/inconsistent performances on the pitch.
I think star ratings from high CA scouts is a good way to bottom line your team. However, that doesn't mean to say that anything less than a 3* player is worth having or pursuing. When I look at defenders, for example, I'm interested in fewer key attributes so some of the players I'm interested in don't have a big * ranking. That doesn't mean they aren't as good at what they do compared to higher * players at their position. It just means they probably aren't as dominant overall than those higher * players.
The best example I can think of is a godlike newgen that plays DC. He's a 4* player the last time I checked and has a foreign release clause higher than most
teams are valued at. Not only is he a dominant defender, but he's also so offensively skilled that I could see him winning the ball and going end to end for a goal. I'd love to have him, obviously, but I'm ok with my 3* players that excel defensively and don't provide much offensively. I don't need my defenders to do much other than that.
If I were to define the * ranking, I would estimate the following:
5* - someone that can dominate a game on their own. A player that can shred a defense on their own or a player that can shut down the best offensive threat.
4* - someone that can dominate almost ever facet of their position. A striker that isn't adept at setting up teammates or a fullback that isn't fast enough to join the attack.
3* - someone that can dominate the key facets of their position. A winger that can pick out a cross or a center back that can mark almost any attacker.
2* - someone that can provide a key element from their position but is generally lacking in too many areas to be a starter. A midfielder that can pass but can't dribble or a striker with good heading but not enough strength/jumping.
1* - someone that shouldn't be on the pitch unless you're either playing friendly matches or you're in deep trouble.