Defender guide · CB / LB / RB
Pro Clubs defender guide — CB, LB, RB
How to play the back line in EA FC Pro Clubs. Builds, body positioning, and the recovery rules that keep your team from leaking goals.
Positions covered
CB
Centre-back
Anchor of the defence. Wins headers, blocks shots, marks the striker.
LB
Left-back
Defensive width plus overlap support. Pace and stamina are essential.
RB
Right-back
Mirror of LB on the right side. Same skill set, opposite side.
Meta tips
- 01Body block, don't slide. Sliding on the wing is a yellow card. Body block forces the attacker into your team-mate.
- 02Hold L2 / LT to jockey on the touchline; it covers more ground than running and defends crosses better.
- 03On corners, mark man-to-man. The CPU defends zonally and gets beaten on second balls every time.
- 04Don't dive in. The first defender contains, the second defender intercepts. Patience > tackles.
Build advice
- 01CB: prioritise Heading Accuracy, Strength, Defensive Awareness, and Standing Tackle. 188+ cm height.
- 02LB/RB: prioritise Pace, Stamina, Sliding Tackle, and Defensive Awareness. 175-182 cm for sharper turns.
- 03Skill moves 3* is enough — you're not dribbling past anyone. Weak foot 4* is useful for switching play.
- 04PlayStyles: Block, Anticipate, Intercept, and Long Pass are the meta picks.
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