Best CB Cards in FC 28 Ultimate Team
Your centre-backs are the foundation of your team. The right CB partnership can lock out any attack. Here are the best centre-backs in FC 28 ranked by tier with optimal pairings.
Top CB Rankings
| Rank | Player | OVR | Pace | Defending | Physical | Height | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Van Dijk | 90 | 72 | 92 | 90 | 6'4" | 250K-350K |
| 2 | Rüdiger | 87 | 82 | 87 | 88 | 6'3" | 80K-120K |
| 3 | Marquinhos | 88 | 78 | 89 | 82 | 5'11" | 60K-90K |
| 4 | Dias | 88 | 65 | 90 | 86 | 6'1" | 30K-50K |
| 5 | Militão | 86 | 82 | 85 | 84 | 6'1" | 25K-40K |
| 6 | Araujo | 85 | 80 | 85 | 86 | 6'0" | 15K-25K |
| 7 | Upamecano | 84 | 83 | 83 | 86 | 6'1" | 8K-15K |
| 8 | Konaté | 84 | 82 | 84 | 85 | 6'4" | 10K-18K |
Best CB Partnerships
| Partnership | League | Style | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Dijk + Rüdiger | Mixed | Reader + Chaser | ~400K |
| Marquinhos + Militão | Mixed | Both fast + technical | ~100K |
| Dias + Van Dijk | Premier League | Double wall | ~300K |
| Araujo + Konaté | Mixed | Pace + height duo | ~30K |
| Upamecano + Konaté | Mixed | Fast + physical budget | ~22K |
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Budget CBs (Under 10K)
| Player | OVR | Pace | Defending | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upamecano | 84 | 83 | 83 | ~8K |
| Saliba | 83 | 78 | 83 | ~4K |
| Bastoni | 83 | 72 | 85 | ~5K |
| Gvardiol | 82 | 80 | 82 | ~3K |
| Timber | 82 | 82 | 80 | ~5K |
Best Chemistry Styles for CBs
- Shadow — The default. Pace + defending boost is essential for slow CBs like Van Dijk and Dias
- Anchor — Pace + physical + defending for CBs who need all-round improvement
- Sentinel — Defending + physical for CBs who already have good pace (Militão, Upamecano)
- Catalyst — Pace + passing for ball-playing CBs in possession-heavy teams
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Frequently Asked Questions
Virgil van Dijk is the best overall CB. His defensive stats, height, and AI positioning are unmatched. Rüdiger and Marquinhos are close alternatives.
Yes, pace is crucial in FC 28 for CBs. High defensive lines require fast CBs. Look for at least 70+ pace base, then boost with Shadow.
Van Dijk + Rüdiger is the meta. One reads the game (VVD), the other recovers with pace (Rüdiger). Marquinhos + Militão is the budget alternative.
Shadow is the default best choice. Anchor is a good alternative if the CB already has decent pace and you want extra physical and defending boosts.
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