Messi is the Best Long Shot Taker in FIFA 23
I‘ve analyzed all the FIFA 23 player ratings and traits, and #1 long shot king is clearly Lionel Messi. Let me share the savvy insights on why the Argentine ace is so lethal from range.
Why Messi is the Long Shot King
Comparing Messi‘s shooting attributes proves he‘s simply unmatched for long distance goals.
Shot Power:
A 94 shot power allows Messi to absolutely blast shots without losing accuracy. That‘s 2 points higher than Cristano Ronaldo in second.
Long Shots:
Messi‘s 91 long shots rating edges out CR7‘s 89 long shots stat for the ability to precisely place shots from 30+ yards out.
To visualize the numbers, check out how Messi‘s key long shot attributes stack up against other FIFA 23 sharpshooters:
| Player | Shot Power | Long Shots |
|---|---|---|
| Lionel Messi | 94 | 91 |
| Cristiano Ronaldo | 92 | 89 |
| Kevin De Bruyne | 96 | 87 |
| Karim Benzema | 89 | 88 |
With a deadly shot power – long shot attribute combo, the data shows Messi as #1 for scoring screamers.
Additionally, Messi‘s finesse shot, outside foot shot, and long shot taker traits boost his accuracy from distance. By curving top spin finesse shots with his magic left peg, he can pick corners like no other in FIFA 23.
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Other FIFA 23 Long Shot Specialists
While Messi dominates, let‘s look at other players with a penchant for spectacular goals from downtown:
Kevin De Bruyne
With a FIFA 96 shot power rating, KDB can absolutely pummel shots with awesome velocity. Check out his thunderbolt vs Liverpool last season!
His 87 long shots and power free kick trait also make De Bruyne dangerous from range around the box. Finesse outside the area isn‘t his specialty though.
Cristiano Ronaldo
While Messi pipped him in the long shot ratings, don‘t underestimate CR7‘s cannon of a right foot – he has 92 shot power and 89 long shots in FIFA 23. Nobody smashes knuckleball power dippers from 35+ yards like Ronaldo!
Ronaldo doesn‘t have the finesse traits of Messi, but his raw power makes him incredible for heat seeking missiles from way out.
So while Messi takes the crown for all-around long shot ability in FIFA 23, both De Bruyne and Ronaldo have unique flavors of spectacular from distance.
Let me know what long distance beast you are banging in screamers with! I‘m having a blast shooting from downtown with Messi in #FIFA23.
