Who are the best Centre Backs (CB) in FC 27?

The highest-rated centre backs in FC 27 Ultimate Team right now include Franz Beckenbauer (93 OVR), Paolo Maldini (93 OVR), Franco Baresi (91 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 27?

For a meta CB in FC 27, 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 27?

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 27 Evolution paths and stat upgrades before buying on the transfer market.

Best FC 27 Centre Backs (CB)

Discover the highest-rated centre backs (CB) in EA SPORTS FC 27 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 27 Centre Backs (CB) Rankings

Key attributes for meta FC 27 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	Franz Beckenbauer	93	CB	82	73	88	84	93	83	2,620,000	Franz Beckenbauer Evos →
2	Paolo Maldini	93	CB	85	55	75	72	95	84	4,550,000	Paolo Maldini Evos →
3	Franco Baresi	91	CB	75	48	75	74	94	83	459,000	Franco Baresi Evos →
4	Ruud Gullit	91	CAM	86	88	89	87	80	88	8,385,000	Ruud Gullit Evos →
5	Carlos Alberto	91	RB	89	64	82	84	88	85	2,460,000	Carlos Alberto Evos →
6	Gabriel	90	CB	76	45	66	70	92	85	400,000	Gabriel Evos →
7	Bobby Moore	90	CB	74	62	81	76	92	83	382,000	Bobby Moore Evos →
8	Lothar Matthaus	90	CM	88	87	88	81	89	82	5,899,000	Lothar Matthaus Evos →
9	Lucio	89	CB	82	72	74	78	91	89	1,825,000	Lucio Evos →
10	Marcel Desailly	89	CB	82	51	65	67	89	89	1,173,000	Marcel Desailly Evos →
11	Pepe	89	CB	78	51	61	65	90	89	976,000	Pepe Evos →
12	Lilian Thuram	89	RB	88	58	76	75	90	90	3,750,000	Lilian Thuram Evos →
13	Steffi Jones	89	CB	80	59	74	70	91	86	465,000	Steffi Jones Evos →
14	Carles Puyol	89	CB	75	46	66	60	91	88	385,000	Carles Puyol Evos →
15	Fabio Cannavaro	89	CB	80	44	62	67	93	83	810,000	Fabio Cannavaro Evos →
16	Dayot Upamecano	89	CB	82	47	67	77	89	85	1,253,000	Dayot Upamecano Evos →
17	Ronald Koeman	89	CB	78	86	86	79	89	85	543,000	Ronald Koeman Evos →
18	Alessandro Nesta	89	CB	76	44	63	70	92	85	382,000	Alessandro Nesta Evos →
19	Rio Ferdinand	89	CB	84	48	65	65	90	86	2,248,000	Rio Ferdinand Evos →
20	Jurgen Kohler	89	CB	74	51	63	62	91	90	159,000	Jurgen Kohler Evos →
21	Pubill	89	CB	83	64	77	76	89	87	1,181,000	Pubill Evos →
22	Willian Pacho	89	CB	80	34	63	65	90	86	175,000	Willian Pacho Evos →
23	Gabriel	89	CB	64	44	64	66	91	84	23,000	Gabriel Evos →
24	William Saliba	88	CB	77	41	68	73	90	82	31,000	William Saliba Evos →
25	Mapi Leon	88	CB	77	68	80	77	89	86	12,250	Mapi Leon Evos →

Frequently Asked Questions: FC 27 Centre Backs (CB)

Who are the best Centre Backs (CB) in FC 27?: The highest-rated centre backs in FC 27 Ultimate Team right now include Franz Beckenbauer (93 OVR), Paolo Maldini (93 OVR), Franco Baresi (91 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 27?: For a meta CB in FC 27, 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 27?: 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 27 Evolution paths and stat upgrades before buying on the transfer market.

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