FIFA 22 is out and if you are looking to be a top manager and build your dream team, it would be worth taking a look at the game's best free-kick takers!
1. Lionel Messi
FK Accuracy: 94
Overall Rating: 93
Lionel Messi is considered one of the greatest free-kick takers in the history of football. His elegance and curve technique always seems to connect with the ball especially, having fans and football watchers on the edge of their seats when he steps up to take a free-kick. He has scored over 50 free kicks in his career. Take a look at his free-kick montage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjxHESHabBI
2. Miralem Pjanic
FK Accuracy: 92
Overall Rating: 82
The little Bosnian international is a joy to behold especially when in dead ball situations. Similar to Messi, Pjanic implements the technique of bending his free-kick onto goal with the help of his curve (86) ratings. Take a look at his free-kick montage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbFTpucmoRY
3. James Ward-Prowse
FK Accuracy: 92
Overall Rating: 81
Ward-Prowse is putting on a show in the premier league. He has become arguably England's finest free-kick taker. He's also quoted saying that he's drawn inspiration from another free-kick great, David Beckham. The Southampton captain can add a brilliant curve (92) to his free-kick.
Check out his free-kick montage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOsWGjAMiug
4. Enis Bardhi
FK Accuracy: 91
Overall Rating: 79
This little Macedonian midfielder made a name for himself after moving to Levante in 2017. He has a shot-power of 85 and 89 for a curve.
Check out his free-kick montage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NC9CS5VCJi0
5. Daniel Parejo
FK Accuracy: 90
Overall Rating: 86
The Spanish midfielder currently is the captain of Villareal and he plays in the middle of the park. He doesn't have a lot of pace but he is a magician and a very effective component in midfield. He has a long-shot rating of 88. He earned his recognition as a free-kick specialist in his 9-year tenure with Valencia.
Check out his free-kick montage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnbEHirnuoY
