I have been under the impression that a player's ability is measured, first and foremost, by the number of his stars. But lately I have had some serious doubts about that.
Please look at these two players:
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As you can see, the first player has almost six stars and the second player only three stars.
On the other hand, the second player's skills - like shooting and finishing, essential skills for a striker - are way above the first one.
Which player is the best one?
Andy