Top 10 Best Fullbacks
LB & RB Tier List
eFootball 2026

Roberto Carlos is our pick for the best left back in eFootball 2026. His best card reaches 104 at LB, the highest of any fullback in this guide, and carries Edged Crossing and Fortress. His Offensive Full-back playstyle drives him high up the pitch, creating a constant overload down the left flank that opponents must respect. Edged Crossing lets him whip dangerous balls into the box from wide without reaching the byline, and Long Range Shooting plus Rising Shots make him a shooting threat when he cuts inside. Defensively, he relies on pace — 96 Speed and 91 Acceleration let him recover from advanced positions, but 77 Defensive Awareness means he is not a positional defender. His 97 Stamina lets him keep bombing forward late in matches. In 3-back formations, Roberto Carlos is one of the best wingbacks in the game, able to play as left midfielder and left back at once.

Josko Gvardiol represents a different breed of fullback — a centre-back-sized player who still gets forward. His best card is an Offensive Full-back that reaches 102 at LB with Fortress and Blitz Curler. At 185cm he is far bigger than most fullbacks, which helps in aerial duels and at set pieces. Blitz Curler is a shooting skill, so his threat when he drifts inside is a curling shot from the edge of the box rather than elite crossing. What makes Gvardiol valuable is his versatility — he can slot into a centre-back role if you switch to a 3-back formation mid-match, giving you tactical flexibility that smaller fullbacks cannot offer. His 92 Speed and 97 Stamina mean he can cover the flank for the full match, though he will not win a sprint race against the very fastest wingers. For players who want a big, modern fullback, Gvardiol is a strong option.

Joao Cancelo is the most versatile fullback in this guide — his RB-registered Full-back Finisher card with Edged Crossing reaches 101 at both LB and RB. His Full-back Finisher playstyle is what sets him apart — rather than simply overlapping and crossing, Cancelo makes late runs into the penalty area, arriving at the far post or the edge of the box. This makes him a genuine goal threat, something most fullbacks are not. Edged Crossing keeps his delivery dangerous when he does stay wide, and his ball control lets him carry the ball through midfield during build-up play. His weaknesses are defensive: 78 Defensive Awareness and 72 Physical Contact mean strong wingers can hold him off, and the Full-back Finisher playstyle can pull him too far forward, leaving gaps that quick counter-attacks can exploit. For players who want a fullback that contributes goals and assists rather than just width, Cancelo is a strong option.

Sergi Barjuan is the definition of consistency at left back. His best card is a Defensive Full-back that reaches 102 at LB, and his 88 Defensive Awareness is the highest of any fullback in this guide. Add Interception, Man Marking and Acrobatic Clear, and he is a reliable defender on the left flank. Unusually for a Defensive Full-back, he also carries Edged Crossing, so when he does push forward his delivery from wide is dangerous. His 91 Speed and 94 Stamina mean he can keep up with most wingers for the full match. The trade-off is that his playstyle keeps him deeper than Roberto Carlos or Nagatomo, so you get less width from him, and at 172cm he can lose aerial duels. For players who want a fullback that defends first and still has a quality cross in his locker, Barjuan is an excellent pick.

Yuto Nagatomo is one of the best all-round left backs in eFootball 2026. His best card is an Offensive Full-back that reaches 101 at LB with Edged Crossing. At 91 Speed and 93 Stamina he can shuttle up and down the left flank all match, and his Offensive Full-back playstyle pushes him high to provide width. Defensively, Nagatomo is solid rather than spectacular — 83 Defensive Awareness plus Interception and Man Marking help him read passing lanes, but his smaller frame means he will lose physical battles against powerful wingers who hold him off the ball. Edged Crossing and Pinpoint Crossing make his delivery from wide better than his raw passing stats suggest. He is particularly useful in 4-3-3 formations where the left winger cuts inside and the fullback provides the width.

Alphonso Davies is the most explosive fullback in this guide. His best card is an Offensive Full-back that reaches 101 at LB, and its 102 Speed at max level is the highest of the ten players here, with 93 Acceleration on top. When Davies hits full stride, opponents must commit extra defensive resources to the left flank because a through ball behind their right back can turn into an overlap. The honest assessment of Davies is that he is a weapon, not a complete fullback. This card has no special skills, and 66 Defensive Awareness means he can be exposed by patient wingers who do not try to outrun him. His pace lets him recover, but his positioning once he gets back is not as reliable as Barjuan or Bergomi. For raw attacking threat from left back, though, few players match Davies.

Cafu is our pick for the most complete right back in eFootball 2026. His best card is an Offensive Full-back that reaches 103 at RB with Edged Crossing. His defining characteristic is his engine. With 95 Stamina and 94 Speed at max level, Cafu can bomb up and down the right flank for the full match. Edged Crossing and Pinpoint Crossing make his delivery from wide positions dangerous. What sets Cafu apart from other attacking fullbacks is his defensive balance. His 81 Defensive Awareness is good for an Offensive Full-back, and Interception and Man Marking help him read passing lanes and stick to his winger. He does not have a dramatic weakness that opponents can exploit. In 3-back formations, Cafu is an outstanding wingback whose stamina makes him effective as both a right midfielder and right back.

Maicon is the most physically imposing attacking fullback in this guide — a player who combines the attacking output of a winger with a centre back's frame. His best card is an Offensive Full-back that reaches 102 at RB with Edged Crossing and Phenomenal Pass. At 84 Physical Contact and 184cm, opposing left wingers who try to hold the ball up against him will find it hard. Edged Crossing is what makes him a genuine attacking threat — Maicon does not need to reach the byline to deliver a dangerous ball, and Phenomenal Pass lets him hit curling passes into space. This forces opponents to press him higher, which in turn creates space behind their defensive line. Rising Shots gives him a shooting option when he cuts inside. Defensively, 77 Defensive Awareness is lower than Cafu, so he relies on his pace (94 Speed) and size to recover. With 93 Stamina he lasts the full match. Maicon is the choice for players who want their right back to be physical while still providing attacking quality from wide.

Belletti is a solid all-round right back. His best card is an Offensive Full-back that reaches 101 at RB. At 95 Speed and 95 Stamina, he can cover the right flank all match and recover against most attackers, and his Interception and Man Marking skills help him deal with opposing left wingers. His 80 Defensive Awareness is respectable for an attacking fullback. The trade-off is that this card has no special skills, and his 79 Lofted Pass means his crossing is functional rather than dangerous. He does not change matches the way Cafu or Maicon can, but he rarely lets you down. How easy he is to get depends on the current campaigns and packs, so check in-game before planning around him.

Giuseppe Bergomi is the purest defender on this list — a right back who does one thing and does it exceptionally well: he stops attacks. His best card is a Defensive Full-back that reaches 102 at RB with Fortress and Long-Reach Tackle, and his 87 Defensive Awareness is second only to Barjuan among the fullbacks in this guide. Man Marking and Interception help him lock onto opposing wingers, and at 184cm with the Heading skill he is useful in the air at both ends. Pace is not the problem many expect: 93 Speed lets him keep up with most wingers. His attacking contribution is the weakness — 75 Lofted Pass and no crossing skills mean he is a passenger in the final third. For hyper-defensive setups in 5-back formations or as the right-sided centre back in a 3-back, Bergomi is outstanding. His defensive intelligence and physical presence make him a wall. But for balanced formations where fullbacks need to contribute in both phases, there are better options on this list.