Best CB – Top 10 Centre-Backs Ranked

Center Backs are the backbone of any defense in FC Mobile. The best ones combine strength, positioning, and composure to stop attacks before they turn into goals. While many players focus on pace, a good CB needs more than that. Height, aggression, and smart positioning are what truly set them apart in high level play.

Best CB

Here’s the latest ranking of the best Center Backs in FC Mobile 26 based on real in-game performance, stats, and current meta trends.

Lúcio

Maldini

Stam

Van Dijk

Nesta

Chiellini

Ferdinand

Barzagli

Saliba

Blanc

Other Positions:

In EA Sports FC Mobile 26, the Center Back (CB) is one of the most vital positions after the goalkeeper. Choosing the wrong defender can quickly expose your backline and lead to unnecessary goals.

A good center-back must excel in both physical and tactical areas. Key attributes include Marking, Interceptions, Aggression, Standing Tackle, Sliding Tackle, Heading, and Strength. These determine how well a CB tracks runs, wins duels, and blocks shots.

Height also plays a major role. Taller defenders tend to dominate aerial battles and are especially effective when defending corners or long balls. Pairing them with a slightly faster partner helps maintain balance between physical presence and recovery pace.

The current meta favors center-backs with a Low/High work rate, staying deep to protect the goal while maintaining strong defensive awareness. CBs with medium or high attacking work rates can be too aggressive, often stepping out of position and leaving gaps behind. To handle this, many players pair an aggressive CB with a more conservative “cover” type defender for better stability.

When it comes to traits, Dives Into Tackles and Power Header are the most useful. The first helps in winning ground duels effectively, while the latter gives an edge during corners and aerial challenges.

Cheap Beast CBs

Looking for an affordable center-back with good gameplay? Check out the cheap beast center-back recommendations below.

These center-backs have lower OVRs, but their gameplay becomes quite impressive when ranked up and trained.

Name	OVR	Program
Vidić	105	TOTY
Blanc	105	Ballon d’Or
Stam	105	Hero Chronicles
Cannavaro	105	Ballon d’Or
Nesta	105	Thunderstruck
Ferdinand	105	Winter Wonders
Kompany	105	Winter Wonders
Desailly	105	TOTY
Lucio	104	Ballon d’Or
Kohler	105	Trophy Titans

Please note that all of these CBs need to be Ranked and trained to display their best gameplay. The higher their Rank and Training Levels, the better their gameplay becomes.

You must also activate their Skills using Skill Points to maximize their stats. Center Backs have six types of skills to choose from: Defending, Passing, Physical, No-Nonsense Centre-Back (Unlocks after Defending reaches Lvl. 3), Ball-Playing Defender (Unlocks after Passing reaches Lvl. 3), and Libero (Unlocks after Physical reaches Lvl. 3). Please read the guide on Skills and Skill Points here.

EA can do buffs or nerfs on goalkeepers in FC Mobile, and EA also always releases new cards along with new events, so the list above can change at any time. We’ll make an effort to regularly update this list of the best center-backs in FC Mobile 26.

Please comment below if you have a good CB player’s recommendation besides the list above.