EA FC 26 Analysis for the Premier League CB

Publication date : 2025-11-17

Why Premier League CBs are important in EA FC 26

When it comes to Ultimate Team, center-backs from the Premier League continue to be among the most reliable defensive options. Not only do they prevent shots from being taken, but they also maintain the stability of the back line by:

Interceptions—stopping attacker runs and blocking passing lanes
Being able to win aerial duels during corners and set pieces
Using strength & aggression to fight off attackers
Giving clean tackles and defensive cover to goalkeepers and CDMs

In FC 26, CBs in the Premier League typically have a combination of physical dominance, accurate defensive positioning, and effective ball distribution. They are therefore popular in the early and mid-game metas as a result of this. Here is a new look at some of the best CBs in the Premier League.

Premier League CB Stats Overview

(Prices change; the values below show the general market rates across PS and PC at the time when players are usually reviewed in the early cycles.)

Player	PS Price	PC Price	Role	Height	Weight	Accel	Sprint	Interceptions	Def. Awareness	Standing Tackle	Strength	Aggression
Van Dijk	267k	26.5k	Ball-playing CB	193	92	66	78	91	91	91	93	85
William Saliba	178k	173k	Ball-playing CB	193	85	76	78	86	88	90	88	83
Micky van de Ven	87k	96k	Ball-playing CB	193	86	84	95	82	82	83	85	78
Ibrahima Konaté	55k	50.5k	Defensive CB	194	95	69	83	83	87	87	91	84
Piero Hincapié	41k	71k	Mobile CB/LB	184	77	80	88	83	83	85	77	87
Maxence Lacroix	24k	29k	Pace CB	190	88	82	93	82	80	80	84	81
Gabriel dos S. Magalhães	10.25k	9.3k	Left-footed CB	190	87	61	67	87	89	88	89	86
Rúben Dias	5k	4.6k	Defensive General	187	82	55	62	90	87	87	89	88

Premier League CB Performance Reviews

Virgil van Dijk—The Complete Defensive Anchor

Van Dijk stands out because he is very strong, is a good header, and has great defense awareness. He intercepts passes cleanly, and he protects the ball once he has it.

Huge area of tackle
Clean interceptions and automatic blocks
Leader in aerial duels
A little slow when moving or getting back on track

Rating: ★★★★☆ – Still one of the best and most reliable CBs.

William Saliba—Fast, Modern Defender with Mixed Ability

The way Saliba is built and how fast he is make him look really cool. But he has trouble keeping his body position, especially when attackers use strong archetypes.