The focal point of any defense, a great CB, can become the bastion for dynasties in both high-level football and EA FC 26 Clubs.
But as you can imagine, being able to go toe to toe with an army of R9s and bring out your inner Maldini on a daily basis will require a build just as clinical as your tackles. So you can do that from the get-go and help your team climb the table, here’s the best CB build in EA FC 26 Clubs.
Best CB Build In EA FC 26 Clubs
To start, the Boss is the best CB archetype in EA FC 26, mainly due to its meta Block+ PlayStyle and set of Signature Defensive Perks, triggered by performing simple clearances and jockeys. For measurements, we will aim for any value between 6’1 and 6’4 and a weight of around 180/190lbs. You can also try building a shorter defender for fun, although doing so won’t give you any major advantages at a high level.
Best Specialization And Regular PlayStyles
Now that you have your blueprint and the ideal measurements, go for the Capitano specialization for its Block+ PlayStyle. After all, if you have to make a sliding tackle, you have already made a mistake. For the remaining slots, focus on the holy trinity of Anticipate, Intercept, and Jockey to have all of the tools needed to dominate when well posted.
Adding either Aerial Fortress or Quick Step as your fourth pick is then recommended, depending on your team’s formation and stat distribution. Here’s an overview of our build, as well as which stats you should focus on:
- Archetype: Boss
- Specialization: Capitano for its Block+ PlayStyle and easy to trigger Defensive Awareness, Balance, and Interceptions boost.
- Height: 6’1 to 6’4
- Weight: 180/190lbs
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PlayStyles+:
- Block+
- Bruiser+
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PlayStyles:
- Anticipate
- Intercept
- Jockey
- Aerial Fortress / Quick Step (if playing with a higher line)
- Main Stats: Interceptions, Heading Accuracy, Defensive Awareness, Composure, Stand and Slide Tackle, Jumping, Stamina, Strength, Aggression, Acceleration, Sprint Speed, and Balance
When raising the stats above, make sure to keep them balanced to boost your early and mid-level performances while prioritizing Defending and Pace. In case you wish to have a CB also capable of filling in as a CDM, invest in Short/Long passing as well.
With your CB taken care of, don’t forget to also take a look at the best kits in EA FC 26. So you can celebrate any goal with style, we also recommend checking out how to perform some of football’s most iconic celebrations in the game.
