FIFA 23 LIGUE 1 DEFENDERS

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FIFA 23 Ligue 1 Defenders

The Best Centre Backs


A goalkeeper’s task is made more accessible if in front of him are quality central backs. Their function is to stop the opponent from getting dangerously close to your team’s goal.

On a centre back, two attributes assume particular importance in their performance: defending and physical.

A player with good at defending will have higher chances of dispossessing the opponent and avoiding him reaching his box. The physical attribute measures how likely the players are to win possession using their bodies.
The Best FIFA 23 Ligue 1 Defenders

Global Overview (CB)


Marquinhos has tremendous defensive skills and is also good with the ball on his feet. Kimpembe is slightly more robust, but his teammate is better in everything else. They are the best two CBs you can use on Ligue 1.

In our opinion, Mukiele is the best alternative them. He’s fast and good on the defense. Tiago Djaló and Mbemba are also interesting options.

If you don’t need a fast center-back, Sergio Ramos may be a helpful element in your team.

The 10 CBs

1 Marquinhos
2 Presnel Kimpembe
3 Nordi Mukiele
4 Tiago Djaló
5 Chancel Mbemba
6 Sergio Ramos
7 Jean-Clair Todibo
8 Alexander Djiku
9 Kevin Danso
10 Sead Kolašinac
FIFA 23 Ligue 1 Defenders

The Best Right Backs


Right backs have the same role as their team mates on the other flank. In other words, they try to make a winger’s job hard and participate in the team’s offensive manoeuvres.

Defending and pace are critical attributes for any right back.

As defenders that they are, they should have good defending capacities. This reduces a team’s risk of conceding.

A flanked game tends to be faster than a game in the middle of the field. Therefore, the players that fill these spaces need to be fast, penetrating, defensive and attacking moves of the team.
The Best FIFA 23 Ligue 1 Defenders

Global Overview (RB, RWB)


Hakimi is the most exciting right-back playing in France, and it’s easy to understand why. In six face stats, he wins in four (!). The PSG defender is an amazing player, but he is also expensive. If you need a decent alternative to him, we suggest you try Mukiele. He’s not as fast as most other fullbacks, but he is solid on the back.

Clauss and Hamari Traoré are other players you can use on the right side of your defense.

The 10 RBs/RWBs

1 Achraf Hakimi
2 Nordi Mukiele
3 Jonathan Clauss
4 Hamari Traoré
5 Przemysław Frankowski
6 Youcef Atal
7 Tiago Djaló
8 Valentin Rongier
9 Vanderson
10 Malo Gusto
FIFA 23 Ligue 1 Defenders

The Best Left Backs


Left backs have the same role as their team mates on the other flank. In other words, they try to make a winger’s job hard and participate in the team’s offensive manoeuvres.

Defending and pace are vital attributes for any left back.

As defenders that they are, they should have good defending capacities. This reduces a team’s risk of conceding. A flanked game tends to be faster than a game in the middle of the field. The players that fill these spaces need to be fast, penetrating, defensive and attacking moves of the team.
The Best FIFA 23 Ligue 1 Defenders

Global Overview (LB, LWB)


Left fullbacks are not the best players in Ligue 1. Only a few are playable. The others are not fast enough or more suitable to play in other positions.

In our opinion, Nuno Mendes is the best choice. However, Tagliafico is also interesting, especially if you want to give a special focus to the defense.

For low-budget squads, we suggest trying Ismaily.

Top 10 LBs/LWBs

1 Nuno Mendes
2 Nicolás Tagliafico
3 Ismaily
4 Juan Bernat
5 Caio Henrique
6 Przemysław Frankowski
7 Tiago Djaló
8 Birger Meling
9 Jordan Lotomba
10 Melvin Bard