FC 26 defenders: Best CB, RB and LB in Career Mode
From centre-backs to full-backs, these are FC 26’s best defenders.
Fergie once said that attack wins you games, but defence wins you titles, and since he knows a thing or two about football, we reckon you should start loading up your squad with the best defenders in FC 26.
Whether you're after a towering centre-back or a tricky full-pack to terrorise your opponents, these players are the best of the best in the back line – just make sure you're using one of the best formations to get the most out of them.
If you need a bit of youth in your team, then you're probably better off with some of the best FC 26 wonderkids. Alternatively, our cheapest high-rated players will get you a bargain or two in Ultimate Team.
For stopping the goals, however, you can't say much better than this full list of the very 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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