FC 26 defenders: Best CB, RB and LB in Career Mode

If you don't concede, you can't lose – that's reason alone to stack your squad with some of the best defenders in FC 26.

From towering centre-backs to marauding full-backs, these players are the perfect compliment to your team, especially if you're using one of the best FC 26 formations.

If you're after a youthful spark, you might want to check out some of our FC 26 wonderkids, or if you're after some budget signings in Ultimate Team, maybe take a look at the cheapest high-rated players.

But for defensive stalwarts, you can read on for a full list of the best FC 26 defenders in each position.

Best defenders in FC 26 (Men)

Looking for a ball-playing CB or a brick wall? You’ll find them in this list, along with flying full-backs capable of overlapping with the game’s best wingers.

Despite Liverpool's Van Dijk being the top-rated defender and the best male CB in FC 26, it’s PSG that has three players in the top 10.

• Virgil van Dijk | 90 | CB | Liverpool
• Achraf Hakimi | 89 | RB | Paris Saint-Germain
• Gabriel | 88 | CB | Arsenal
• Alessandro Bastoni | 87 | CB | Lombardia FC (Inter Milan)
• Marquinhos | 87 | CB | Paris Saint-Germain
• William Saliba | 87 | CB | Arsenal
• Jonathan Tah | 87 | CB | Bayern Munich
• Jules Kounde | 87 | RB | FC Barcelona
• Trent Alexander-Arnold | 86 | RB | Real Madrid
• Nuno Mendes | 86 | LB | Paris Saint-Germain

These are the overall top 10, but if you're looking for a more specific breakdown, here are the best defenders in each position.

Best centre-backs in FC 26

Here are the top 10 best CBs in FC 26:

• Virgil van Dijk | 90 | CB | Liverpool
• Gabriel | 88 | CB | Arsenal
• Alessandro Bastoni | 87 | CB | Lombardia FC (Inter Milan)
• Marquinhos | 87 | CB | Pars Saint-Germain
• William Saliba | 87 | CB | Arsenal
• Jonathan Tah | 87 | CB | Bayern Munich
• Antonio Rüdiger | 86 | CB | Real Madrid
• Rúben Dias | 86 | CB | Manchester City
• Willian Pacho | 86 | CB | Paris Saint-Germain
• Ibrahima Konaté | 86 | CB | Liverpool

Best left-backs in FC 26

Here are the top 10 best LBs in FC 26:

• Nuno Mendes | 86 | LB | Paris Saint-Germain
• Federico Dimarco | 85 | LB | Lombardia FC (Inter Milan)
• Theo Hernández | 84 | LB | Al-Hilal
• Joško Gvardiol | 84 | LB | Manchester City
• Marc Cucurella | 82 | LB | Chelsea
• Alphonso Davies | 82 | LB | Bayern Munich
• Alejandro Balde | 82 | LB | FC Barcelona
• José Gayà | 81 | LB | Valencia CF
• Miguel Gutiérrez | 80 | LB | Girona FC
• Maxim De Cuyper | 80 | LB | Brighton

Best right-backs in FC 26

Here are the top 10 best RBs in FC 26:

• Achraf Hakimi | 89 | RB | Paris Saint-Germain
• Jules Koundé | 87 | RB | FC Barcelona
• Trent Alexander-Arnold | 86 | RB | Real Madrid
• Dani Carvajal | 85 | RB | Real Madrid
• Marcos Llorente | 84 | RB | Real Madrid
• Joāo Cancelo | 84 | RB | Al-Hilal
• Jeremie Frimpong | 83 | RB | Liverpool
• Benjamin White | 83 | RB | Arsenal
• Reece James | 82 | RB | Chelsea
• Giovanni Di Lorenzo | 82 | RB | Napoli

Best defenders in FC 26 (Women)

Barcelona’s CB pairing of Mapi Leon and Irene Paredes sits atop the women’s defence rankings (and joint top in terms of the best female CB rankings). Barca's RB, Batlle, isn’t far behind, either.

Chelsea has three players of their own in the top 10, too.

• Mapi Leon | 89 | CB | FC Barcelona
• Irene Paredes | 89 | CB | FC Barcelona
• Leah Williamson | 87 | CB | Arsenal
• Millie Bright | 87 | CB | Chelsea
• Lucy Bronze | 87 | RB | Chelsea
• Katie McCabe | 87 | LB | Arsenal
• Ona Batlle | 86 | RB | FC Barcelona
• Selma Bacha | 85 | LB | OL Lyonnes
• Naomi Girma | 85 | CB | Chelsea
• Wendie Renard | 85 | CB | OL Lyonnes

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