While there is much to like in the game, it is ultimately unplayable because of the rife play-to-win mechanics. Using the purchased in-game currency you can buy for instance infinite scouting attempts, which is the core feature of developing your team. As such, even if you aren’t a free user, you’re still disadvantaged compared to anyone willing to pay more money than you.
Many important features are similarly currency locked, that all provide significant advantages. It’s unfortunate, because otherwise there’s a lot that seemed great about the game.