FIFA 19 Player Ratings: Top 10 Free Kick Takers to Feature in the Game

FIFA 19 is set to hit the stores on 28 September 2018 for PC, PS4 and Xbox One, and this year's iteration promises to be radically different from its predecessors, thanks to the introduction of the UEFA Champions League and a host of improvements to the overall gameplay design, bringing the game one step closer to a realistic football experience.

As a part of the build-up to the game's release, EA Sports announces some of the best players in the game, and in this article, let us dive in deeper and look closer at the top-10 free kick takers in FIFA 19. Be it career mode or Ultimate Team, having these players in your team guarantee to bring in some spectacular set pieces that could turn the match in your favour.

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#10 Shunsuke Nakamura | 72 | CAM | Jubilo Iwata | Japan

Shunsuke Nakamura is a Japanese footballer who currently plies his trade for Jubilo Iwata in the J1 League. The 40-year-old central attacking footballer is well past his prime but still is very dangerous when it comes to taking setpieces right outside the box. However, his 31-rated pace is a disappointment in the game.

Pace - 31

Shooting - 72

Passing - 78

Dribbling - 73

Defending - 36

Physical - 64

#9 Paulo Dybala | 89 | CAM | Juventus | Argentina

Paulo Dybala has established himself as one of the key players of the Juventus lineup through the years. The 24-year-old Argentinian international is more than just spectacular free kicks; his 91-rated dribbling and 80+ rated pace, passing and shooting skills make him a very dangerous player in the box.

Pace - 85

Shooting - 85

Passing - 84

Dribbling - 91

Defending - 28

Physical - 66

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#8 Memphis Depay | 83 | ST | Lyon | Netherlands

The 24-year-old Dutch footballer moved to Lyon after a lacklustre campaign with Manchester United in the Premier League. Since his move, Depay has established himself as one of the finest free-kick takers in Ligue 1. Furthermore, the Dutchman boasts 88 rating for pace, allowing him to blaze past defenders with ease.

Pace - 88

Shooting - 81

Passing - 78

Dribbling - 83

Defending - 33

Physical - 79

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#7 Marvin Plattenhardt | 79 | LB | Hertha BSC | Germany

Marvin Plattenhardt currently plies his trade for Hertha BSC in the German Bundesliga. The 26-year-old German left-back primarily operates in his own half and rarely finds himself pushing for a goal. However, Plattenhardt is deadly with free-kicks right outside the box, thanks to his bullet strikes.

Pace - 75

Shooting - 55

Passing - 77

Dribbling - 75

Defending - 74

Physical - 72

#6 Parejo | 86 | CM | Valencia | Spain

Parejo is a free kick specialist for Valencia and is known from his ability to constantly put the ball into the back of the net from impossible scenarios. The 29-year-old Spanish central midfielder is also an excellent passer, positioning himself as the playmaker in FIFA 19.

Pace - 47

Shooting - 80

Passing - 88

Dribbling - 79

Defending - 71

Physical - 71

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#5 Enis Bardhi | 78 | CM | Levante UD | Macedonia

Enis Bardhi is a Macedonian central midfielder who currently plies his trade for Levante UD in the Spanish LaLiga. The Macedonian international has established himself as a formidable free kick taker in the league and has constantly bettered his tally throughout the years. Bardhi managed to net five goals from direct free kicks in the 2017/18 season. His high attack work rate in FIFA 19 is an added bonus.

Pace - 69

Shooting - 78

Passing - 79

Dribbling - 80

Defending - 64

Physical - 55

#4 Miralem Pjanic | 86 | CM | Juventus | Bosnia and Herzegovina

Miralen Pjanic is one of those central midfielders that one must have in any team in FIFA 19, thanks to his extraordinary stats for passing and dribbling. Pjanic is very effective in controlling the play in the midfield along with setting up a couple of goals. The 28-year-old footballer is also excellent with free kicks and managed to net six goals from direct free kicks in the last two seasons.

Pace - 66

Shooting - 70

Passing - 86

Dribbling - 86

Defending - 73

Physical - 69

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#3 Sebastian Giovinco | 82 | CF | Toronto FC | Italy

Sebastian Giovinco no longer plies his trade for Europe's finest and instead plays for Toronto FC in the MLS as a centre-forward. The 31-year-old Italian footballer is deadly in front of goal, thanks to his 80+ rated pace, shooting and dribbling skills. Nine free kick goals in the last two seasons sum up his ability as a free-kick specialist for the team.

Pace - 84

Shooting - 80

Passing - 79

Dribbling - 87

Defending - 27

Physical - 57

#2 Hakan Calhanoglu | 80 | LW | AC Milan | Turkey

AC Milan's Hakan Calhanoglu just misses out on the top spot. The 24-year-old Turkish winger retains his second place in FIFA 19, thanks to his spectacular free-kick ability. Also, Calhanoglu possesses 80+ ratings for passing and dribbling, making him dangerous in the wide areas of the pitch.

Pace - 71

Shooting - 75

Passing - 83

Dribbling - 84

Defending - 59

Physical - 60

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#1 Lionel Messi | 94 | CF | FC Barcelona | Argentina

The joint highest-rated player in FIFA 19 is also the best free-kick taker of the game. The 31-year-old Argentine footballer's seven direct free kick goals during the 2017/18 season for FC Barcelona justifies his near-perfect free-kick stats in the game. Furthermore, Messi is the best dribbler in the game and boasts tremendous stats for shooting, pace and passing, making him a must-have centre-forward in any team.

Pace - 88

Shooting - 91

Passing - 88

Dribbling - 96

Defending - 32

Physical - 61