Best Left Backs in FC 28 — Top LB Cards for Ultimate Team
Your left back needs to be fast, defensively solid, and ideally contribute going forward. From Alphonso Davies' lightning speed to Robertson's complete game, here are the best LBs in FC 28.
Elite Tier LBs (80K+)
| Player | Rating | PAC | DEF | PHY | Why Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alphonso Davies | 84 | 96 | 78 | 76 | Fastest LB, meta pace king |
| Andrew Robertson | 86 | 82 | 85 | 80 | Most balanced, elite defense |
| Theo Hernandez | 85 | 92 | 78 | 82 | Pace + physicality combo |
| Ferland Mendy | 83 | 90 | 82 | 80 | Defensive meta, strong links |
Mid-Range LBs (15-80K)
| Player | Rating | PAC | DEF | PHY | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuno Mendes | 82 | 91 | 78 | 75 | Davies-lite at half the price |
| Alejandro Grimaldo | 84 | 84 | 77 | 68 | Attacking LB, great crossing |
| Raphaël Guerreiro | 82 | 80 | 76 | 68 | Playmaker LB, amazing passing |
| Federico Dimarco | 84 | 80 | 78 | 76 | Serie A link, elite crosses |
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Budget LBs (Under 15K)
| Player | Rating | PAC | DEF | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destiny Udogie | 79 | 87 | 76 | ~3K |
| Rayan Aït-Nouri | 78 | 89 | 74 | ~2K |
| Milos Kerkez | 76 | 88 | 72 | ~1.5K |
| Álex Balde | 78 | 90 | 70 | ~3K |
Best Chemistry Styles for LBs
- Shadow — Default choice for most LBs (pace + defense)
- Anchor — For pace-capped LBs like Davies (defense + physical)
- Sentinel — Maximum defensive output for stay-back settings
- Engine — For attacking LBs who overlap (pace + dribbling)
LB Buying Tips
- 85+ pace is essential — LBs face the fastest wingers in the game
- Left-footed preferred — Better for tackles and passing from the left side
- Check work rates — M/H or H/H ideal, avoid L/H (never overlaps)
- 5'9" to 6'1" is the sweet spot for agility + aerial ability
- Buy on Thursday rewards to get the cheapest prices
Frequently Asked Questions
Alphonso Davies is the most meta LB thanks to his 96 pace and strong defensive stats. Robertson offers the best all-round game, and Theo Hernandez combines pace with physicality.
If you can afford him, yes. His pace is unmatched and he can recover from any situation. But budget options like Nuno Mendes or Guerreiro with Shadow perform at 80-90% of his level for a fraction of the cost.
Shadow is standard (pace + defense). For Davies who already has max pace, use Anchor (defense + physical) or Sentinel (pure defense).
LB for 4-back formations (defending focus). LWB for 3/5-back formations where your wide player gets forward more. Check your tactics — if you set 'Join the Attack', LWB stats matter more.
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