Just a few cent review for Scholes on Manager Mode: His work rate is High/Normal (Att/Def), so by seeing it, you would roughly know that his more attacking minded than defensive in nature. He can play both Attack and Defensive Mid with no OVR Penalty once you fully 5 Star him. Do note that his curve shot is 122 shot (and 131 for Volley) and it's not the best numbers but still workable. You can depend on him for dribbling, creating chances and attacking contribution with occasionally taking shots. If you are thinking to set him as a CDM, I would prefer you have another CDM (High Def Work rate) to counter balance his normal def work rate (2 CDMs). Scholes is not a bad card if you need a CM more on attacking behavior. For the last point, there is only 2 options to choose: dribble or awareness. It depends which do you area you want to boost more.

The con side is due to normal work rate on defense, you don't feel that he is rushing back to defend a counter attack.

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