Testing: does individual skills matter?

[LeManiaque]

https://forum.topeleven.com/top-elev...tml#post447406
https://forum.topeleven.com/top-elev...tml#post447464
^^^ details for my old attackers

They're old and will almost certainly be starters until retirement. My 3rd old player is my DR, same range about 70q and 29 years. My attackers both do as well as ever (I have a second striker about 26 and 90%, also playing like always, but he is fielded less often, better off the bench). My DR has dropped off quite a bit, 1-2 MoM per season, down from a high of 14 in one season, about 1:3 matches played; and his goal scoring has dropped enormously. However, his ratings are equal or better whoever has played DL, usually with much higher quality (currently 100 left , 68 right). Here's a shot of current and many seasons ago.



Edit: his current stats. I approve of these ratings, they used to be more 9-10, but if you've read, I've taken 1st in CL group and QF cup both with mostly favorite teams from a level up.