Who are the best Centre Backs (CB) in FC 25?

The highest-rated centre backs in FC 25 Ultimate Team right now include Eder Militao (99 OVR), Matthijs de Ligt (99 OVR), Antonio Rudiger (99 OVR). Our rankings update automatically as new promo cards, Team of the Week items, SBC rewards, and Icons are added to the database.

What stats matter most for a Centre Back (CB) in FC 25?

For a meta CB in FC 25, prioritize Defensive Awareness & Stand Tackle, Sprint Speed & Recovery Pace, and Strength, Jumping & Anticipate. Matching a player's Role+ or Role++ familiarity at CB also improves AI positioning on the pitch.

Can I upgrade CB players with Evolutions in FC 25?

Yes. Every CB listed in our table links directly to both their full player profile and their dedicated Evolutions page so you can check eligible FC 25 Evolution paths and stat upgrades before buying on the transfer market.

Best FC 25 Centre Backs (CB)

Discover the highest-rated centre backs (CB) in EA SPORTS FC 25 Ultimate Team. Compare overall ratings, key face attributes (PAC, SHO, PAS, DRI, DEF, PHY), live transfer market prices, and direct Evolution upgrade paths for every top CB card.

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Top FC 25 Centre Backs (CB) Rankings

Key attributes for meta FC 25 centre backs: Defensive Awareness & Stand Tackle, Sprint Speed & Recovery Pace, and Strength, Jumping & Anticipate. Click any player below to view their full in-game stats or inspect their eligible Evolutions.

#	Player	OVR	Pos	PAC	SHO	PAS	DRI	DEF	PHY	Console Price	Evolutions
1	Eder Militao	99	CB	97	86	96	97	99	97	—	Eder Militao Evos →
2	Matthijs de Ligt	99	CB	96	84	93	91	99	99	—	Matthijs de Ligt Evos →
3	Antonio Rudiger	99	CB	97	84	95	96	97	99	—	Antonio Rudiger Evos →
4	Laurent Blanc	99	CB	94	88	93	91	99	98	—	Laurent Blanc Evos →
5	Franz Beckenbauer	99	CB	94	80	96	92	99	97	199,000	Franz Beckenbauer Evos →
6	Alex Greenwood	99	LB	95	80	95	93	99	99	877,000	Alex Greenwood Evos →
7	Virgil van Dijk	99	CB	91	70	87	87	99	99	—	Virgil van Dijk Evos →
8	Georgia Stanway	99	CDM	96	95	98	99	99	97	280,000	Georgia Stanway Evos →
9	Leah Williamson	99	CB	95	77	95	91	98	99	310,000	Leah Williamson Evos →
10	Laura Georges	98	CB	95	62	92	92	99	95	59,500	Laura Georges Evos →
11	Paolo Maldini	98	CB	94	65	88	83	99	95	125,000	Paolo Maldini Evos →
12	Rodri	98	CB	93	80	96	93	98	95	50,000	Rodri Evos →
13	Irene Paredes	98	CB	94	72	93	94	98	98	70,000	Irene Paredes Evos →
14	Patri Guijarro	98	CDM	96	93	99	97	98	94	27,500	Patri Guijarro Evos →
15	Ingrid Syrstad Engen	98	CB	94	75	95	93	99	98	—	Ingrid Syrstad Engen Evos →
16	Ruben Kluivert	98	CB	98	65	90	94	98	96	—	Ruben Kluivert Evos →
17	Jarell Quansah	98	CB	97	60	94	92	97	98	—	Jarell Quansah Evos →
18	Leny Yoro	98	CB	94	70	87	90	98	98	—	Leny Yoro Evos →
19	Carlos Alberto	98	RB	97	73	92	92	98	93	155,000	Carlos Alberto Evos →
20	Jonathan Tah	98	CB	94	72	87	88	99	98	—	Jonathan Tah Evos →
21	Dean Huijsen	98	CB	94	72	91	90	98	97	—	Dean Huijsen Evos →
22	John Stones	98	CB	97	70	94	98	97	96	95,500	John Stones Evos →
23	Alessandro Bastoni	98	CB	93	56	88	92	98	98	18,500	Alessandro Bastoni Evos →
24	William Saliba	97	CB	93	50	88	87	97	97	17,750	William Saliba Evos →
25	Ayumu Seko	97	CB	94	67	93	94	97	98	—	Ayumu Seko Evos →

Frequently Asked Questions: FC 25 Centre Backs (CB)

Who are the best Centre Backs (CB) in FC 25?: The highest-rated centre backs in FC 25 Ultimate Team right now include Eder Militao (99 OVR), Matthijs de Ligt (99 OVR), Antonio Rudiger (99 OVR). Our rankings update automatically as new promo cards, Team of the Week items, SBC rewards, and Icons are added to the database.
What stats matter most for a Centre Back (CB) in FC 25?: For a meta CB in FC 25, prioritize Defensive Awareness & Stand Tackle, Sprint Speed & Recovery Pace, and Strength, Jumping & Anticipate. Matching a player's Role+ or Role++ familiarity at CB also improves AI positioning on the pitch.
Can I upgrade CB players with Evolutions in FC 25?: Yes. Every CB listed in our table links directly to both their full player profile and their dedicated Evolutions page so you can check eligible FC 25 Evolution paths and stat upgrades before buying on the transfer market.

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