Whether you\u2019re looking for an LB, RB, CB, LWB or RWB, there are heaps of top-notch players for you to choose from. To save you the effort of scouting the world yourself in search of the very best options in those positions, we\u2019ve crunched the numbers for you into one handy guide.<\/p>\n
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We\u2019ve also got separate guides about the best young players<\/a> and the best cheap players<\/a> in the game, if you\u2019d rather do you transfer window shopping off the beaten track. But if it\u2019s the highest-rated defenders that you\u2019re looking for, keep on reading and we\u2019ll tell you who to buy!<\/p>\n
Best LB in FIFA 22 Career Mode<\/strong><\/h2>\n
A great left-back is a worthwhile investment for any Career Mode team in FIFA 22, and if you are looking to buy an LB, these are the six best options on the market:<\/p>\n
- Andrew Robertson \u2013 overall 87, potential 88, age 27, price \u00a375.5 million<\/li>\n
- Jordi Alba \u2013 overall 86, potential 86, age 32, price \u00a342.5 million<\/li>\n
- Theo Hernandez \u2013 overall 84, potential 90, age 23, price \u00a356 million<\/li>\n
- Luke Shaw \u2013 overall 84, potential 86, age 26, price \u00a343 million<\/li>\n
- Marcos Acuna \u2013 overall 84, potential 84, age 29, price \u00a333.5 million<\/li>\n
- Raphael Guerreiro \u2013 overall 84, potential 84, age 27, price \u00a336.5 million<\/li>\n<\/ul>
Best RB in FIFA 22 Career Mode<\/strong><\/h2>\n
On the opposite flank, your Career Mode squad could surely benefit from nabbing one of the best right-banks in the game. If it\u2019s an RB that you\u2019re after, these are the best of the best in FIFA 22:<\/p>\n
- Trent Alexander-Arnold \u2013 overall 87, potential 92, age 22, price \u00a3103 million<\/li>\n
- Joao Cancelo \u2013 overall 86, potential 87, age 27, price \u00a364 million<\/li>\n
- Achraf Hakimi \u2013 overall 85, potential 89, age 22, price \u00a366 million<\/li>\n
- Kyle Walker \u2013 overall 85, potential 85, age 31, price \u00a335 million<\/li>\n
- Carvajal \u2013 overall 85, potential 85, age 29, price \u00a342.5 million<\/li>\n
- Kieran Trippier \u2013 overall 84, potential 84, age 30, price \u00a332.5 million<\/li>\n<\/ul>
Best CB in FIFA 22 Career Mode<\/strong><\/h2>\n
At the heart of your defence, you\u2019d do well to install one of the best centre-backs in FIFA 22 Career Mode. Before you splash out on a CB, it\u2019s worth being aware that these are the best of the bunch:<\/p>\n
- Virgil van Dijk \u2013 overall 89, potential 89, age 30, price \u00a376 million<\/li>\n
- Sergio Ramos \u2013 overall 88, potential 88, age 35, price \u00a322 million<\/li>\n
- Ruben Dias \u2013 overall 87, potential 91, age 24, price \u00a392.5 million<\/li>\n
- Marquinhos \u2013 overall 87, potential 90, age 27, price \u00a381.5 million<\/li>\n
- Milan Skriniar \u2013 overall 86, potential 88, age 26, price \u00a367 million<\/li>\n
- Raphael Varane \u2013 overall 86, potential 88, age 28, price \u00a361.5 million<\/li>\n<\/ul>
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If you\u2019re looking to liven up your left-hand side with a defender that can also charge forward, you\u2019ll want to consider the best left wing-backs in FIFA 22 Career Mode. If your heart is crying out for an LWB, these are the greatest ones on the market:<\/p>\n
- Leonarda Spinazzola \u2013 overall 83, potential 83, age 28, price \u00a329.5 million<\/li>\n
- Angelino \u2013 overall 83, potential 86, age 24, price \u00a341.5 million<\/li>\n
- Robin Gosens \u2013 overall 83, potential 83, age 27, price \u00a331.5 million<\/li>\n
- Ben Chilwell \u2013 overall 82, potential 86, age 24, price \u00a336.5 million<\/li>\n
- Adryan Zonta \u2013 overall 81, potential 81, age 29, price \u00a320.5 million<\/li>\n
- Jonny \u2013 overall 80, potential 81, age 27, price \u00a324.5 million<\/li>\n<\/ul>
Best RWB in FIFA 22 Career Mode<\/strong><\/h2>\n
If it\u2019s an RWB that you\u2019re looking for, the best right-wing backs in FIFA 22 Career Mode are listed below. Of course, you could always force an RB to play slightly out of position if you wanted, but that could pull their overall rating down. You\u2019d be better off with one of these:<\/p>\n
- Reece James \u2013 overall 81, potential 86, age 21, price \u00a333.5 million<\/li>\n
- Hans Hateboer \u2013 overall 81, potential 81, age 27, price \u00a322.5 million<\/li>\n
- Nordi Mukiele \u2013 overall 81, potential 85, age 23, price \u00a331 million<\/li>\n
- Manuel Lazzari \u2013 overall 81, potential 81, age 27, price \u00a322.5 million<\/li>\n
- Pedro Porro \u2013 overall 80, potential 87, age 21, price \u00a344.5 million<\/li>\n
- Nelson Semedo \u2013 overall 80, potential 81, age 27, price \u00a324.5 million<\/li>\n<\/ul>
If you\u2019re a skilled enough negotiator to snap up a few of the players we\u2019ve listed above, you\u2019ll have one of the toughest defences in the league in no time. Your FIFA 22 Career Mode team will be very hard to beat, just as long you can afford to buy and retain the necessary talent. Have fun parking the bus!<\/p>\n
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