CB Current Rankings 

Note: This list is based on h2h game performance. This list may not contain all the most up to date players - check back for regular updates (updated 02/12/24)


🎯 Use on minimum purple but preferably red rank for better performance 

🎯 The same card from different events aren't included, because there is not much difference in performance



1) 104 Ballon d'Or Van Dijk

Top tier CB - Great Pace, he's easily able to keep up with most attacking players. Physically very strong with an edge of aggression, he has exceptional tackling abilities. He's nice and tall and has good aerial abilities, This combined with the Power Header trait , makes him a threat from corners. Decent passing for a centre back, he also possesses the long passing trait meaning you can play out from the back efficiently. Positioning and med/high work rates means he is where you need him to be at the right time 

2) 105 Ballon d'Or Icon Blanc

Another CB with great pace, Blanc is very much a top tier defender. His marking, awareness and standing tackle are the focal point of this card giving him the ability to win the ball back off any player. Whilst not possessing any traits it should be noted that his aerial ability and passing abilities are Top tier making him a close 2nd to Van Dijk

3) 103 Anniversary Lúcio

 A combination of his high defensive properties along with his high physical traits make him a danger for any player coming face to face with him. Combine this with his high pace and great passing & dribbling - makes Lucio an all round top level CB. Lucio also has several traits that make him excel including Powerful driven free kick, Dives into Tackles and Power Header - Another player who is a threat from corners. Be assured that if you have Lucio on your team you have an amazing defender.

4) 104  Ballon d'Or Icon Desailly

Desailly is a versatile CB with Power header and Dives into tackles, can be utilised as part of a 2 or 3 CB system. His defensive abilities are all amongst the highest in game. One slight downside is his height at just 6ft1ins. He also possesses good strength and aggression which makes him great at pressuring other players off the ball. 

Alternative position: CDM 

5) 103 Anniversary/ Origin heroes Stam

Stam is slightly taller than some others in the list. He excels in his strength and aggression making him a formidable CB. His standing tackle is amongst the best in the game. Sadly he lacks any special traits, but makes up for it elsewhere. He has great ball control meaning once he wins the ball he is better at keeping it. His Med/High Work rate mean he's not caught out of position 

6) 101 Hall of Legends Cannavaro

Whilst Cannavaro has great defensive and physical attributes, his lower height means that he is much less affective in the air than players higher on this list. His awareness and strong standing tackle, makes him good when defending against opposition players. Cannavaro also has the leadership trait - making him a good choice to team captain . He also has the solid player trait meaning he is less likely to be injured during collisions, which combined with his good reactions, mean he recovers well after skill moves are preformed near him. Finishing off with dives into tackles trait - he's never afraid to get stuck in

7) 103  Trick or Treat Saliba

A great all round CB, who, despite lacking any special traits would be a solid addition to any team. He's fairly fast and has good ball control and dribbling attributes. He can work the ball forward in possession. Fairly decent physically - he's nice and strong. Defensively, his marking and standing  tackles specifically stand out

8) 103  Ballon d'Or Marquinhos

Fairly fast player with great reactions. This combined with his highly rated marking and slide tackles make him great for dispossessing other players of the ball. He has great jumping and decent heading capabilities and the power header trait - so despite his 6ft height can be an option for scoring from corners 

9) 102 Trick or Treat Gabriel

Although slower than some of the others on the list, his pace for a CB is still reasonable. He's another all rounder in the same sort of mould as Saliba. His Med/High Work Rate ensures he's in the right place at the right time. Being taller at 6ft3ins and having the power header trait, as well as good jumping and heading means he's another option for scoring corners 

10) 103 Libertadores Mascherano

This version of Mascherano phas the Dives into tackles trait and the long passer trait. He's able to push forward and play the ball out from the back. He has top tier defensive stats - especially his marking, awareness and standing tackle. With Low/High work rates, he is more likely to stay back and hold the back line waiting to pick off players who have broken through, past the other players on your team  

Alternative position: CDM