It’s the same with any team-based video game, from RPGs to shooters – you won’t get anywhere if you only focus on attack. If you leave yourself open, you’re vulnerable to whatever the opponent will throw at you. Come to think of it, this is a good philosophy for solo ventures, too.
Whatever you’re looking for in FIFA 23 to bolster your back line – LB, RB, CB, LWB or RWB – we’ve compiled them all here, to save you scouring the globe when you could be getting on with a match.
We’ve written about the best strikers and the best goalies, but if you want a team that holds itself together, you’ll need a good defence at the back of the field. Keep reading to find out where to find the best of the best! (Bear in mind that this is the creme de la creme. We’ve written about which FIFA 23 players to use on a budget here).
Best LB in FIFA 23
- Joao Cancelo (88)
- Andrew Robertson (87)
- Theo Hernandez (85)
- Jordi Alba (85)
- Marcos Acuna (85)
- Alphonso Davies (84)
- Ferland Mendy (83)
- Angelino (83)
- Robin Gosens (82)
- Yuri Berchiche (82)
Best RB in FIFA 23
- Trent Alexander-Arnold (87)
- Kyle Walker (85)
- Achraf Hakimi (84)
- Carvajal (84)
- Kieran Trippier (84)
- Juan Cuadrado (83)
- Ricardo Pereira (83)
- Jesus Navas (83)
- Giovanni Di Lorenzo (82)
- Noussair Mazraoui (82)
Best CB in FIFA 23
- Virgil Van Dijk (90)
- Marquinhos (88)
- Ruben Dias (88)
- Antonio Rudiger (87)
- Kalidou Koulibaly (87)
- Aymeric Laporte (86)
- Thiago Silva (86)
- David Alaba (86)
- Milan Skriniar (86)
- Niklas Sule (85)
Best LWB in FIFA 23
- Angelino (83)
- Robin Gosens (82)
- Leonardo Spinazzola (82)
- Ben Chilwell (82)
- David Raum (81)
- Reguilon (80)
- Davide Zappacosta (79)
- Jonny (79)
- Federico Dimarco (78)
- Iago (77)
Best RWB in FIFA 23
- Reece James (84)
- Denzel Dumfries (82)
- Pedro Porro (81)
- Rick Karsdorp (80)
- Hans Hateboer (80)
- Jonathan Clauss (80)
- Matteo Darmian (80)
- Nordi Mukiele (79)
- Marco Davide Faraoni (78)
- Nahuel Molina (78)
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- FIFA 23 wonderkids – the best young players
- FIFA 23 cheap players – bargains and free agents
- FIFA 23 strikers – the best ST and CF
- FIFA 23 wingers – best LW, RW, LM and RM
- FIFA 23 goalkeepers – best GK for Career Mode or FUT
- Is FIFA 23 the last FIFA game? All the details
- FIFA 23 OTW – Ones to Watch revealed
- FIFA 23 TOTW – latest confirmed cards
- FIFA 23 Griddy – how to do the viral dance celebration
- FIFA 23 early access – how to get it
- FIFA 23 crossplay – new feature explained
- FIFA 23 ratings – the best players revealed
- FIFA 23 Ted Lasso – all modes confirmed
- FIFA 23 soundtrack – the songs of the season
- FIFA 23 chemistry – changes explained
- FIFA 23 Man Utd ratings – this year’s squad rated
- FIFA 23 Arsenal ratings – the full squad
- FIFA 23 Jack Grealish – all his stats
- FIFA 23 price – how much does it cost?
- FIFA 23 web app – what you need to know
- FIFA 23 Heroes and Icons – all FUT World Cup cards
- EA Sports FC – what do we know about the reboot?
- FIFA soundtrack – every song from every game
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