In my opinion, when you create a player nowadays you should:
1. Evaluate what type of player you want based on VAs and SAs; the goal should be a cohesive form, each aspect complimenting the next.
2. Garner if you have not already, the appropriate building methods to efficiently create a character
3. Build toward an attribute goal you believe will strongly support whichever SAs and VAs you have chosen.
4. Expect to see successes later than sooner. The best of builds require time to come to true fruition.
5. Boost every season. Train every time you are able. Be attentive as though you are growing a plant that will die without proper care.