I have come to the conclusion that the star ratings in this game mean absolutely Jack didley squat! I have a 5 start striker with one on one yet my top goal scorer is a 3 star mid fielder.
Also, Playing against a friend who has an entire 3 star squad, where as most of mine are 4 or 5 star and yet We also ways either draw or his team wins, even when I have a +15% possession of the ball.
The possession of the ball thing is a load of bull too! according to the stats I had a +15% possession and yet watching the comments, his team were clearly in possession of the ball for most of the game.
This is our first season, so I would expect my 22 rating all round striker to be able to beat his def:10.4 Attack: 12.2 Men/Phys 13.4 goalie & the same for the other end my 22/21/22.6 goalie with one on one should in theory be able to stop his 9.8/12.6/11.4 striker... added to the fact that non of his team are specialized common sense would declare what team should win more often than not.
I have a decent defense, all 4 stars with one with headers special, a strong mid with 2 play makers.
Yet when I play an all 3 star team with no specials I am lucky to get a draw....