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: For certain positions, specific attributes are valued more highly than overall ratings. For example, passionate Career Mode players often use spreadsheets to find "similar, cheaper talent" (like a SIM score) to identify players who play like stars but cost significantly less.

While a player might look "proper" on paper, experienced players often prioritize hidden or secondary factors to ensure they perform well in-game: fifa 21

: A high-rated player might be less effective if they have a 2-star weak foot or low skill move rating. : For certain positions, specific attributes are valued

: Certain teams are described as the best "on paper" for their league. For example, Watford was considered the best side on paper in the EFL Championship for FIFA 21 Career Mode due to their high-rated squad and significant transfer budget. : Certain teams are described as the best

The phrase "" in the context of FIFA 21 typically refers to players or teams that look excellent based on their numerical attributes or statistics ("on paper") but may not always perform as expected in actual gameplay .

: FIFA 21 introduced new contextual animations and lighting that made player models feel more realistic, affecting how they interact with the ball beyond just their base stats.