The top defenders in EA Sports FC 26 come in all types. You’ll find strong centre-backs alongside quick left-backs and attacking right-backs, each with their own strengths.
Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool is considered the best center-back, while Achraf Hakimi of PSG is the top right-back. Kate McCabe of Arsenal leads the way for left-backs, but who are the best players in other positions?
We’ve highlighted the top defenders in FC 26 for both the men’s and women’s teams. See if your favorite player made the list!
Best defenders in FC 26 (Men)
Are you searching for a central defender who can skillfully move the ball, or a tough, uncompromising defender? This list has both, as well as full-backs who can powerfully support attacks alongside top wingers.
Even though Virgil van Dijk is considered the highest-rated defender and best center-back in FC 26, Paris Saint-Germain has three players ranked among the top ten.
- Virgil van Dijk | 90 | CB | Liverpool
- Achraf Hakimi | 89 | RB | PSG
- Gabriel | 88 | CB | Arsenal
- Alessandro Bastoni | 87 | CB | Lombardia FC (Inter Milan)
- Marquinhos | 87 | CB | PSG
- 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 | PSG
Best defenders in FC 26 (Women)
Barcelona boasts the top-ranked central defender pairing in women’s football, with Mapi Leon and Irene Paredes leading the way. Their right-back, Batlle, is also considered one of the best in the position.
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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