FIFA Mobile 22: Best CB (Centre Backs) In The Game

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.

Maldini

OVR: 117 Program: Team of The Year 26 Icon Player Height: 6’1″ (186 cm) Weight: 83 kgPros

• ✅ Exceptional Defending
• Dives Into Tackles Trait
• ✅ Exceptional Heading
• ✅ Exceptional Strength
• ✅ Very Aggressive
• ✅ Amazing Pace
• ✅ Good Dribbling
• Early Crosser Trait

Cons

• ❌ Average Passing
• ❌ Average Stamina

Van Dijk

OVR: 117 Program: Team of The Year 26 Height: 6’4″ (193 cm) Weight: 92 kgPros

• ✅ Exceptional Defending
• ✅ Exceptional Strength
• ✅ Exceptional Heading
• ✅ Aggressive
• ✅ Great Pace
• ✅ Decent Dribbling

Cons

• ❌ Terrible Stamina
• ❌ No Defensive Traits

Saliba

OVR: 116 Program: Team of The Year 26 Height: 6’4″ (193 cm) Weight: 85 kgPros

• ✅ Exceptional Defending
• ✅ Exceptional Strength
• ✅ Exceptional Heading
• ✅ Great Pace
• ✅ Aggressive
• ✅ Decent Dribbling
• Long Passer Trait

Cons

• ❌ Terrible Stamina
• ❌ Average Passing
• ❌ No Defensive Traits

Lúcio

OVR: 115 Program: Glorious Eras Height: 6’2″ (188 cm) Weight: 84 kgPros

• ✅ Exceptional Defending
• Dives Into Tackles Trait
• ✅ Exceptional Strength
• ✅ Exceptional Heading
• ✅ Very Aggressive
• ✅ Outstanding Pace
• ✅ Great Dribbling
• ✅ Great Stamina
• ✅ Good Passing
• Powerful Driven Free Kick Trait

Cons

• ❌ None

Chiellini

OVR: 115 Program: Glorious Eras Height: 6’2″ (187 cm) Weight: 85 kgPros

• ✅ Exceptional Defending
• Dives Into Tackles Trait
• ✅ Exceptional Heading
• Power Header Trait
• ✅ Exceptional Strength
• ✅ Very Aggressive
• ✅ Exceptional Pace
• ✅ Amazing Stamina
• ✅ Great Dribbling
• ✅ Good Passing
• Long Passer Trait
• Long Throw Trait
• Leadership Trait
• Acrobatic Clearance Trait

Cons

• ❌ None

Thuram

OVR: 115 Program: Glorious Eras Height: 6’0″ (182 cm) Weight: 75 kgPros

• ✅ Exceptional Strength
• ✅ Exceptional Defending
• Dives Into Tackles Trait
• ✅ Very Aggressive
• ✅ Exceptional Pace
• ✅ Outstanding Heading
• ✅ Great Dribbling
• ✅ Great Stamina

Cons

• ❌ None

Vidić

OVR: 115 Program: Festive Fixtures Icon Player Height: 6’3″ (190 cm) Weight: 84 kgPros

• ✅ Exceptional Defending
• Dives Into Tackles Trait
• ✅ Exceptional Heading
• Power Header Trait
• ✅ Exceptional Strength
• ✅ Aggressive
• ✅ Good Pace

Cons

• ❌ Average Dribbling
• ❌ Average Stamina

Stam

OVR: 115 Program: Festive Fixtures Height: 6’3″ (191 cm) Weight: 86 kgPros

• ✅ Exceptional Strength
• ✅ Very Aggressive
• ✅ Exceptional Defending
• ✅ Outstanding Heading
• ✅ Outstanding Pace
• ✅ Great Dribbling

Cons

• ❌ No Defensive Traits
• ❌ Average Stamina

Nesta

OVR: 115 Program: Team of The Year 26 Icon Player Height: 6’2″ (187 cm) Weight: 79 kgPros

• ✅ Exceptional Defending
• Dives Into Tackles Trait
• ✅ Exceptional Heading
• ✅ Exceptional Strength
• ✅ Aggressive
• ✅ Good Pace
• Long Passer Trait

Cons

• ❌ Terrible Stamina
• ❌ Average Dribbling

Kompany

OVR: 114 Program: Festive Fixtures Hero Player Height: 6’3″ (190 cm) Weight: 85 kgPros

• ✅ Exceptional Strength
• ✅ Exceptional Defending
• Dives Into Tackles Trait
• ✅ Exceptional Heading
• ✅ Aggressive
• ✅ Good Pace

Cons

• ❌ Bad Stamina
• ❌ Average Dribbling

Who are your top 3 CBs? Pick your favorites and see who others choose!

• Maldini 117 TOTY
• Van Dijk 117 TOTY
• Saliba 116 TOTY
• Lúcio 115 Glorious Eras
• Chiellini 115 Glorious Eras
• Thuram 115 Glorious Eras
• Vidić 115 Festive Fixtures
• Stam 115 Festive Fixtures
• Nesta 115 TOTY
• Kompany 114 Festive Fixtures

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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
Ledley King	110	Ragnarok: Mighty Winter
Harry Maguire	110	Captains
Van Dijk	110	Ballon d’Or
Lucio	109	TOTS
Cannavaro	109	Aqua vs Inferno
Vidić	109	Aqua vs Inferno
Fernando Hierro	109	TOTS
Kohler	108	TOTS
Maldini	107	TOTY
Stam	107	Pitch Beats

Your CBs perform better when they are ranked and trained. Higher Rank and Training Levels improve their gameplay. Do not forget to activate their Skills for the best results.

As the game changes, certain CBs may become stronger or weaker compared to others. To keep things reliable, we review the game every week and update this list of the best CBs in FC Mobile 26.

If you have a CB that has been performing really well for you and is not included here, you can share your pick in the comments.