Shooting the three-point shot isn’t just a great thing to have within your team — but it is essential. Unfortunately, with so many great shooters, it’s hard to choose, and not everyone can get Stephen Curry on their team. To help with this, we’ve made a list of some of the best three-point shooters in the NBA 2K23.

Stephen Curry (3PT Rating – 99)

Curry needs no introduction. The four-time NBA champion has been dominant with his 3PT shooting in the regular season and playoffs, even winning the three-point contest twice in 2015 and in 2021. With so many accolades, we don’t need to persuade anyone to get Curry — it’s pretty clear already. Within the game, Curry is maxed out on three-point shooting with an attribute rating of 99. That is truly astounding.

Derrick Walton Jr. (3PT Rating – 89)

Derrick Walton is currently a free agent within a game, though he does play in Australia for Sydney Kings as a point guard. Originally undrafted in 2017, Walton has played for some serious teams in the NBA and Euroleague, including Miami Heat, BC Žalgiris, Alba Berlin, LA Clippers and Detroit Pistons. Walton is not a shabby player but never played big minutes in the NBA until his last season in 2021-22, where he averaged 36.0 minutes per game. In NBA 2K23, Walton has a three-point rating of 89.

Kevin Durant (3PT Rating – 88)

A player that always seems to get the headlines is Kevin Durant. After years in the NBA, Durant has established himself as one of the top players in the league, even winning the league back-to-back in 2017 and 2018. Durant also holds four NBA scoring titles and is a 12-time NBA All-Star. Currently, with Brooklyn Nets, he looks to win the NBA title again. He now has a 3PT rating of 88 within the game.

Desmond Bane (3PT Rating – 88)

The 30th pick in the 2020 draft, Desmond Bane, is becoming a beloved player among Memphis Grizzlies’ fans. Bane is a 6 foot 5 shooting guard with a solid outside range that has helped him land the NBA All-Rookie Second Team inclusion in 2021. In the 2021-22 season, Bane averaged .436 in 3P%. Bane’s three-point rating within the game is 88.

Luke Kennard (3PT Rating – 88)

LA Clippers’ Luke Kennard joined the NBA in 2017 after being drafted 12th overall. Prior to joining the league, he played for the elite Duke college team and was McDonald’s All-American in 2015. Kennard led the league last season in 3P% with an impressive .449 in 70 games, averaging 27.4 minutes per game. Kennard has a rating of 88 in three-point shooting.

Klay Thompson (3PT Rating – 88)

Thompson of the Golden State Warriors is another player that needs no intro. Like Curry, he is a four-time NBA champion and has won the three-point contest once back in 2016. Thompson is a five-time NBA all-star and last season averaged .385 in 3P% within 32 games (due to injury). Within NBA 2K23, he has a three-point rating of 88.

Luka Doncic (3PT Rating – 87)

The Doncic fever is large among Mavericks fans and its clear why; the 23-year-old has already established himself as one of the best in the league since joining the Mavericks from Real Madrid in 2018. Doncic has won many awards in Europe and the NBA, including becoming a EuroLeague champion in 2018 and becoming a three-time All-Star in 2022. Doncic averaged .353 in 3P% last season. Game-wise he is rated 87 on 3PT shooting.

Devin Booker (3PT Rating – 87)

NBA 3PT contest champion Devin Booker is another sniper within the league that can hit the ball from anywhere. Like Doncic, Booker is a three-time All-Star. Last season, Booker averaged .431 in 3P% during the playoffs — his highest career average throughout playoffs and the regular season. Booker has a rating of 87 within the game.

Joe Harris (3PT Rating – 87)

Joe Harris is another three-point contest winner. Currently playing for the Nets alongside Durant, Harris averaged a mighty .466 in 3P% last season. He also led the league in 3P% in the 2020-21 and 2018-19 seasons. Within a game, Harris has a three-point rating of 87.

The discussion for the best player in the world is always on going. From Ronaldo to Messi — no one really knows. But who is the worst? Surely that’s impossible to say. It’s so subjective. Well, we have FIFA 23 for that. We’ve looked at all the main positions and conducted the worst players in them on FIFA 23 and crowned an overall worst starting XI on FIFA 23.

Devansh Dabas (Position GK – Overall 46)

Devansh Dabas is a goalkeeper for India’s Chennaiyin FC in the Indian Super League. He is relatively young at 20, so the rating definitely isn’t personal, especially looking at this potential which is currently 55. That would easily take him out of the running for the worst goalie in the game. Dabas’ highest stat in the game is jumping at 62, which does feel quite harsh. His market value currently stands at €90 thousand.

Gao Xiang (Position GK – Overall 48)

Gao Xiang isn’t exactly the second-lowest goalie within FIFA 23 but has only 54 potential — 1 less than Dabas. He plays for Wuhan FC in China, and his market value is even less, with €60 thousand. Unlike Dabas, he has no stats over 60. His highest attribute is strength at 56.

Aqeel Al Dhafeeri (Position CB – Overall 46)

Another painful rating is acquired by a young centre-back Aqeel Al Dhafeeri. Now, the initial rating is rather low, but he does have a potential of 63 which considering that he is 17 years old, certainly doesn’t make him that bad. He does a few stats within the 60s, including his highest stat, which is acceleration at 64. His market value is currently at valued at €110 thousand.

Zhao Wenzhe (Position CB – Overall 48)

Slightly better rated Wenzhe is another harshly rated player on FIFA with a rating of 48 and a meagre potential of only 54. His market value is at €70 thousand, but he can also be bought at €123 thousand under the release clause from Guangzhou FC. His highest attribute is jumping, which comes at 66.

Namgyal Bhutia (Position RB – Overall 48)

Another addition from India is Bhutia, the right-back who currently plays for Bengaluru FC. His statline is actually not as bad as his rating of 48. For example, Bhutia has more than a few 70-plus attributes and even one 80 attribute in balance. His movement is decent, but he does lack everywhere else; hence, he collects only a rating of 48. Bhutia can grow into a slightly better player with a potential of 55. He has a market value of €90 thousand.

Huo Liang (Position RB – Overall 49)

Huo Liang of Meizhou Hakka in China is certainly at this peak, according to FIFA 23. However, with a rating of 49, he also only holds a potential of 49. Though he has several attributes in the 60s, including jumping at 62 and sprint speed with stamina at 61. Liang’s market value is tiny at €30 thousand but does also have a release clause at €47 thousand.

Wu Junjie (Position LB – Overall 46)

Again from China we have Wu Junjie at a rating of 46 and a potential of 58 (not too shabby). The Guangzhou City player is 19 and holds his best attribute in strength which comes in at 64. We’d love to know what he thinks of his statline. Junjie is valued at a solid €110 thousand.

Sandip Mandi (Position LB – Overall 47)

Another low-rated player from India is Sandip Mandi who plays for Jamshedpur FC. He has an overall rating of 47 but a solid potential of 58. His strongest attributes are in power and movement columns. Specifically speaking, his strongest solo attribute is jumping at 70, with strength coming at 67 in second place.

Nathan-Dylan Saliba (Position CM – Overall 46)

Saliba is rated harshly low on the game and a little odd, considering they put his potential to 63, which is not bad at all considering he’d fit in League 2 football in England. The Canadian, though, is only 18 and currently valued on FIFA 23 at €120 thousand. His most vital attributes are in movement, in which he reaches 68 in balance, 65 in agility, and 62 in acceleration. However, his most critical attribute is jumping, which comes at 70.

Zhou Zheng (Position CM – Overall 46)

Another 46-rated player is Zhou Zheng of Tianjin Jinmen Tiger FC in China. Unlike Saliba or others, though, Zheng only has a potential of 51, which is pretty low. Luckily for Zheng, he has some playable pace with an acceleration attribute at 70 and sprint speed at 65. Zheng’s market value is at €70 thousand.

Zhao Ziye (Position RW – Overall 46)

Zhao Ziye of Hebei FC is rated at 45 with a promising potential of 61. Ziye’s most assertive attributes are acceleration at 67 and balance at 66. His market value is €110 thousand, but he can be bought for €239 thousand if you’re looking to break his release clause.

Darren Collins (Position RM / ST – Overall 47)

Our first Irish addition to the list is Darren Collins, who plays on the wing and on the striker position for Sligo Rovers. With a potential of 56, he isn’t rated too nicely but has some solid attributes within the movement. His most potent attribute is acceleration at 69, followed by sprint speed at 68. His market value is €110 thousand.

Zhang Junye (Position LM – Overall 47)

Zhang Junye is our first LM player on the list. He is rated 47 with a potential of 53. Junye currently plays for the Chinese club Shenzhen FC. His highest attribute is in balance at 63. His market value, like others, is at €70 thousand.

Sweden Fernandes (Position LW / RW – Overall 48)

Another sub-50-rated player is Sweden Fernandes of Hyderabad FC in India. The player possesses several attributes in the 60s, all in the movement column. Fernande’s current market value is at €110 thousand and he has the potential to reach 57 overall.

Abdulrahman Anwar (Position ST – Overall 46)

With only a 46 rating, the 16-year-old out of Al Batin is a little harshly rated, considering he does have a 62 potential within the game. Anwar’s market value is set at €110 thousand though he can also be acquired through a release clause of €273 thousand. Anwar is 18, so age is on his side regarding his growth on future FIFA editions.

The Worst Starting XI on FIFA 23

• GK – Devansh Dabas (Overall 46)
• RB – Namgyal Bhutia (Overall 48)
• CB – Aqeel Al Dhafeeri (Overall 46)
• CB – Daithí McCallion (Overall 47)
• LB – Wu Junjue (Overall 46)
• RM – Zhao Ziye (Overall 46)
• CM – Zhou Zheng (Overall 46)
• CM – Nathan-Dylan Saliba (Overall 46)
• LM – Zhang Junye (Overall 47)
• ST – Abdulrahman Anwar (Overall 46)
• ST – Darren Collins (Overall 47)

There is beauty in free-kick goals and many ways to score in FIFA 23. In this guide, we’ll look at the best-rated free kick takers in FIFA, and you should consider signing them if you’re looking for a dedicated FK taker in your team.

James Ward-Prowse (FK Accuracy – 94)

Southampton’s Ward-Prowse is arguably the best free-kick taker in the game, with an astounding free-kick accuracy of 94. He also possesses 82 shot power and 93 curve alongside the coveted FK specialist player speciality. Ward-Prowse is currently 27 years old, plays in CM, and has a market value of €29.5 million, though he can be bought for around €58.3 million under the release clause. He has a real face scan and an overall rating of 82.

Lionel Messi (FK Accuracy – 93)

Messi needs no introduction. The argued GOAT messiah has a superb free-kick accuracy of 93 within FIFA 23. Alongside that, Messi has a shot power of 86 and a curve attribute of 93. Moreover, his finishing is a mighty 90. While he is 35, he still has a market value of €54 million though he can be acquired for a release cause cost of €99.9 million. Messi currently plays for PSG and is rated a well-deserved rating of 91.

Dani Parejo (FK Accuracy – 90)

Another player in his 30s on this list is the Spanish Dani Parejo, who currently plays for Villarreal. Parejo has a free-kick accuracy of 90 with a curve attribute of 88. He also has 81 show power with 83 finishing — excellent stats for a centre-midfielder. Within the game, he has a real face scan and can be bought for around €42 million. Parejo’s release clause is set at €88.2 million, and his overall rating and potential are 86.

Ager Aketxe (FK Accuracy – 89)

Aketxe is no newbie to the free-kick, having played professional since 2011. Currently playing for the Spanish side Eibar, Aketxe is a specialist free-kick taker and possesses a free-kick accuracy of 89 with a shot power of 88. Alongside that, he has 72 finishing with an 84 curve. Luckily, he also has a real face scan and can be bought for €3.8 million under his release clause. Aketxe is also a superb long-shot taker, meaning you don’t need to be close and sweaty for him to score.

Lucas Zelarayán (FK Accuracy – 89)

Argentinian-born Zelarayán currently represents Armenia internationally and has done so since 2018. The Columbus Crew attacker is 30 years old and retains great free-kick ability within and outside the game. Attribute-wise, he is rated 89 on FK accuracy with a shot power of 79. His curve attribute is currently at 82, with a long shot rating of 84. As an experienced player on the field, he can be bought for around €17 million and primarily plays in the CAM position, meaning he can ping goals from outside the box quite nicely. Zelarayán also has a real face scan within FIFA 23.

Paulo Dybala (FK Accuracy – 88)

Former Ronaldo teammate Dybala is another powerful player on free kicks. He currently plays in Seria A for Mourinho’s Roma, who won the UEFA Europa Conference League in 2022. As a free-kick specialist, he possesses an attribute of 88 for FK accuracy and a shot power of 84. He also has a strong curve attribute which is at 89, and is complimented by his long shot rating of 89. Dybala is not the cheapest of players, with an overall rating of 86, currently having a transfer value of around €69.5 million. Like others on the list, he has a release clause. This comes at €118.2 million — a little pricey.

Cristiano Biraghi (FK Accuracy – 88)

The first defender on our list is Fiorentina’s Cristiano Biraghi, the left-back with an overall rating of 80 in FIFA 23. The 29-year-old currently has a free-kick accuracy attribute of 88 with a shot power of 82. His curve attribute is set at 79 with a long shot attribute of 80. Biraghi is a solid left-back and can be bought for around €18.5 million, though he is also listed with a release clause of €31.5 million. Biraghi has no real face scan — sadly.

Neymar Jr (FK Accuracy – 87)

Neymar is beloved in Brazil and among PSG fans. A player who still seems to have hopes to achieve more, he has achieved great status within the football community, and free-kicks are one of many reasons. As a free-kick taker, Neymar has rated an FK accuracy of 87 with a curve of 88. Moreover, he has an attribute of 81 for long shot and 79 for shot power. Neymar is 30 but still highly pricey, with a release clause of €184.1 million. However, he can be negotiated for less if you want, as his transfer value is €99.5 million.

Gareth Bale (FK Accuracy – 87)

Welsh star and now MLS starter for Los Angeles FC Gareth Bale is no stranger to the old free-kick, having scored plenty in his wild career for Spurs and Real Madrid. With a rating of 87 for FK accuracy, there is nothing to shrug at as he also possesses a phenomenal curve attribute at 91. Moreover, his long shots are rated 86, with a shot power of 90. Potentially making him the most exciting free-kick threat in the game. Bale can be bought for around €20.5 million, though does have a release clause for €30.8 million. As an 81-rated player in his early 30s — it’s not too shabby.

Enis Bardhi (FK Accuracy – 87)

Enis Bardhi of Trabzonspor is another excellent free-kick taker on the game, with an FK accuracy rating of 87. He also possesses 87 in curve and 84 in shot power attributes. As expected, he holds the FK specialist speciality in the game. Luckily, Bardhi is only valued at €8 million but also has a release clause for €15.2 million. His overall rating and potential are set at 76, so if you’re managing a top-tier team, you’ll likely have him as an impact substitute. He also has a real face scan.

Marc Schnatterer (FK Accuracy 82)

Schnatterer isn’t particularly a majestic football player, but he can hit a free kick. With plenty of experience and an overall rating of 68, we put his on his list mostly due to affordability, as his market value is €400 thousand.