Top FIFA 23 FUT Defenders in 2026

Are you looking for the best defenders for your team at FIFA 23 ? Here is the list of the best center backs, left backs, and right backs from FIFA 23, along with their rating and their club.

Special cards (Metamorphosed, limited-edition) are highlighted because they remain a benchmark even though their coin prices rise rapidly on the market Ultimate Team.

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Center Backs in FIFA 23

The position of center back (CB) is the backbone of your defense in FIFA 23. To spot the best players, look at the overall rating, but especially at speed, tackling, and physicality. Basic cards are available year-round, while special cards are released during limited-time events and can reach very high prices.

The Best DCs in the Base Set

Here is a list of the best DCs available as basic cards on FIFA 23 FUT.

• Rubén Dias, 89, Manchester City : the defensive scheme of’EA Sports. With perfect positioning and a massive frame, he makes up for a slight lack of speed with his top-notch reading of the game.
• Antonio Rüdiger, 87, Real Madrid : fast, aggressive, and strong—the ideal profile for facing the speedy forwards of the La Liga.
• Milan Škriniar, 86, Inter Milan : He is very well-balanced and wins most of his aerial duels.
• Aymeric Laporte, 86, Manchester City : Excellent passing and good heading ability—ideal if you're building plays from the back.
• Thiago Silva, 86, Chelsea : He's not as fast as he used to be given his age, but his positioning remains second to none.
• Willi Orbán, 82, RB Leipzig : a great, affordable choice that holds its own in one-on-one situations, even on a tight budget.

The Best DCs on Special Cards

These event cards are top-tier items in the game Ultimate Team of FIFA 23.

• Virgil van Dijk, 90, Liverpool : Fast, dominant in the air, and skilled at transitioning the ball—he checks all the boxes for an elite center back.
• Marquinhos, 87, PSG : quick and agile, perfect if you like a high-pressing defense.
• David Alaba, 86, Real Madrid : versatile, comfortable playing both center back and left back.
• Éder Militão, 84, Real Madrid : one of the fastest DCs in FIFA 23, built to cover vast expanses.
• Raphaël Varane, 84, Manchester United : A combination of speed and experience, very reliable in a four-man defense.
• Sergio Ramos, 84, PSG : Aggressive and physical, he wins his one-on-one battles.
• Fikayo Tomori, 84, Milan AC : fast and durable, a sure bet in Serie A.
• Cristian Romero, 83, Tottenham : Very aggressive in tackling; keep an eye on him for yellow and red cards.
• Gerard Piqué, 83, FC Barcelone : Smart in positioning, less suited to fast breaks.

To check a card's price in coins and its price history FIFA 23, consult reliable sources such as Futbin Where Sofifa before buying.

Left Backs in FIFA 23

To lock down your left flank by FUT 23, are you looking for players? fast, durable and good at making comebacks. Basic cards can still be found in packs or on the transfer market for a reasonable price, while event cards quickly become scarce.

Accessible base maps

• Alejandro Grimaldo, note 86, Benfica : Excellent at set pieces and very comfortable with the ball at his feet—a true attacking powerhouse.
• Andrew Robertson, note 86, Liverpool : Tremendous stamina and precise passing—the ideal profile for attacking and defending without faltering.
• Ashley Cole, note 89, Icon card: a reliable choice for a locked-down left flank, offering a good balance between defense and transition play.
• Ferland Mendy, note 83, Real Madrid : powerful and fast—perfect if you want a solid defender in one-on-one situations.

Notable Special Cards

These event cards (TOTS, Transformed, FDE, Heroes) are top-tier references in FIFA 23. Keep them in mind as a reference, even though they're often still expensive.

• Théo Hernández (TOTS/TOTY), note 94, Milan AC : Blazing speed, physicality, and shooting ability all in one. The ultimate premium card for this position.
• Nuno Mendes (TOTS), note 93, PSG : young, explosive, and already very well-rounded defensively.
• Alejandro Balde (TOTS), note 93, FC Barcelone : a rare burst of speed for a defender.
• Jonas Hector (FDE), note 92, FC Köln, Bundesliga.
• Capdevila (Hero FUT (Fantasy), note 90, La Liga.
• Raphaël Guerreiro (TOTS), note 87, Borussia Dortmund : Excellent passer, also useful in midfield support.
• Jordi Alba (Holiday card), note 85, FC Barcelone.
• Eduardo Camavinga (Metamorphosed), note 85, Real Madrid : a midfielder who was moved to left back by his event card.
• Alphonso Davies (TOTS), note 84, Bayern Munich : a rocket down the middle, perfect for cutting across the entire field.
• Lukas Klostermann (Transformed), RB Leipzig : another card turned over on its side. Check its exact score at Futbin, it has varied depending on the version.

Right Backs in FIFA 23

The position of right back (RB/RWB) requires speed and stamina to cover the entire flank in FIFA 23. Most of the best profiles here are special cards (TOTY, TOTS, *Metamorphosed*), so they are rare and often expensive as corner copies. Two special cases to be aware of: Gavi is essentially a medium and Wilfried Zaha a winger, but their "Metamorphosed" cards reposition them as right backs in FIFA 23.

• Reece James TOTS Moments, 91, Chelsea, Premier League.
• Achraf Hakimi TOTY, 90, PSG, Ligue 1: explosive down the wing, perfect for attacking runs.
• Jesus Navas Flashback Objectives, 93, FC Séville, La Liga.
• Gonzalo Montiel Showdown, 92, FC Séville, La Liga.
• Kieran Trippier TOTS, 92, Newcastle, Premier League : pinpoint passes and crosses.
• Nahuel Molina TOTS, 92, Atlético Madrid, La Liga : Solid on both defense and offense.
• Hector Bellerin TOTS, 91, Sporting, Liga NOS.
• Gavi Transformed, 93, FC Barcelone, La Liga : Card converted to RB, very mobile.
• Wilfried Zaha Transformed, 89, Crystal Palace, Premier League : winger moved to right back, great dribble.
• Jonathan Bamba Transformed, 89, LOSC, Ligue 1.
• Juan Cuadrado TOTS Moments, 84, Juventus, Serie A.

Three other event cards round out the list, but their ratings have not been confirmed: Kyle Walker PTG (Manchester City), Jonathan Clauss TOTS (OM) And Jeremie Frimpong TOTS (Leverkusen). Check their rating and today's price at Futbin before you bet your coins.

These rankings also depend on how you organize your team. Many players customize their players' positions and fine-tune their settings (pressing, tactics) to get the most out of each player on the field.

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