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EA FC 25 defenders: Best CB, RB and LB in Career Mode and Ultimate Team

The best form of attack starts with the defence, so here are the players at the back to look out for.

Trent Alexander-Arnold tackling Phil Foden in EA FC 25

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Published: Monday, 21 July 2025 at 11:57 am

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They say that attack wins you games, but defence wins you titles, and by they, we mean Sir Alex Ferguson, who probably knows a little more about football than most of us.

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In FC 25, you need to have a balanced defence, whether that's for Career Mode or Ultimate Team, with players able to keep opposing players out of your box, but equally capable of making a difference at the other end of the pitch too.

There are quite literally thousands of defenders to choose from in FC 25, which is why we've narrowed it down to the very best for you.

You can also check out some of the best wonderkids, if you prefer to develop your players over time instead, but for now you can read on for a look at all of the top-rated defenders in FC 25.

Best CB in EA FC 25

The best centre-back in EA FC 25 is Mapi León of Barcelona. This is the second year in a row that the Spanish defender has topped the rankings, despite suffering a meniscus tear that kept her from playing throughout the majority of the season.

The top 10 players in the centre-back position can be found below:

Please note that Inter Milan is known as Lobardia FC in EA FC 25 because of the exclusivity deal between Konami and the Italian football club.

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Best RB in EA FC 25

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The best right-back in EA FC 25 is Dani Carvajal of Real Madrid. After a stellar year at the Spanish giants that saw the 32-year-old win the Champions League for the sixth time, the La Liga and Supercopa, Carvajal also helped Spain win the European Championship.

The top players in the right-back position can be found below:

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Best LB in EA FC 25

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The best left-back in EA FC 25 is Theo Hernández of AC Milan. Known for his blistering pace and attacking presence, the French international – who is also the younger brother of PSG's Lucas Hernández – has risen up the ranks to earn the number one spot, even if Milan missed out on the Serie A title.

The top 10 players in the left-back position can be found below:

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Matt PoskittFreelance Writer

Matt Poskitt is a freelance journalist who specialises in arts and culture – be that movies, TV, video games, tech or otherwise. Matt headed up the games and entertainment section at T3 (Future Publishing), alongside being found across The Guardian, CNET, PC Gamer Mag, GamesIndustry.biz, Insider, iNews, IGN, TechRadar, PC Gamer Mag, NME and many more.

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