In short: the best Defensive Full-back players in eFootball
- What it does: a full-back who prioritises defending
- Positions: it only triggers at LB, RB
- No.1: Lilian Thuram — 102 overall at max level
- How it is ranked: all 1,110 Defensive Full-back cards, by max-level overall with boosters applied
- Best by play type: 1v1 defending — Paolo Maldini · Aerial — Ronald Araujo · Pace — Kyle Walker · Build-up — Josko Gvardiol
What is Defensive Full-back?
Defensive Full-back in eFootball prioritises defending the flank and keeps the space behind covered. A defensive full-back built on duels and covering.
Which positions trigger Defensive Full-back
Defensive Full-back only triggers when the player is used at LB, RB. Played anywhere else the behaviour does not appear, so playing the card in one of these positions is the basic requirement for getting anything out of the style.
Defensive Full-back tier list — SS to B
Every Defensive Full-back card graded on the same scale used across eFootball LABO. Only cards at 95 overall or above make the table, and each player appears once with their strongest card.
SS
Top 5 in its position or playing-style ranking — the cards to chase first
A
B
Max overall 95–97 — usable depending on position and tactics 19 cards in this tier
Takehiro Tomiyasu96Takehiro TomiyasuLBCristhian Mosquera95Cristhian MosqueraRBMoises Caicedo95Moises CaicedoRBBenjamin Pavard95Benjamin PavardRBSuzuki Junnosuke95Suzuki JunnosukeLBLutsharel Geertruida95Lutsharel GeertruidaRBLutsharel Geertruida95Lutsharel GeertruidaRBDenis Zakaria95Denis ZakariaRBMicky van de Ven95Micky van de VenLBTakehiro Tomiyasu95Takehiro TomiyasuRBJules Kounde95Jules KoundeRBMatteo Darmian95Matteo DarmianRBGiovanni Di Lorenzo95Giovanni Di LorenzoRBGiovanni Di Lorenzo95Giovanni Di LorenzoRB
Defensive Full-back ranking — Top 30
Every Defensive Full-back card ranked by overall rating at max level, with the card’s own booster applied. 1,110 cards were compared.
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Epic · France
Max overall102
Total stats1908 (tiebreaker)
PositionRB
Playing styleATTDefensive Full-backDEFBasic
BoosterStealing +3Tackling+3 · Aggression+3 · Acceleration+3 · Physical Contact+3
Special skillsFortressLong-reach Tackle
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Epic · Piemonte BN
Max overall102
Total stats1895 (tiebreaker)
PositionRB
Playing styleATTDefensive Full-backDEFBasic
BoosterDuelling +3Defensive Awareness+3 · Tackling+3 · Speed+3 · Stamina+3
Special skillsFortressLong-reach Tackle
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Paolo MaldiniSS
Epic · AC Milan
Max overall101
Total stats1916 (tiebreaker)
PositionLB
Playing styleATTDefensive Full-backDEFBasic
BoosterDefending +3Defensive Awareness+3 · Tackling+3 · Acceleration+3 · Jumping+3
Special skillsLong-reach Tackle
4
Epic · Italy
Max overall100
Total stats1912 (tiebreaker)
PositionLB
Playing styleATTDefensive Full-backDEFBasic
BoosterDuelling +3Defensive Awareness+3 · Tackling+3 · Speed+3 · Stamina+3
Special skillsFortressAerial Fort
5
Epic · AC Milan
Max overall100
Total stats1903 (tiebreaker)
PositionLB
Playing styleATTDefensive Full-backDEFBasic
BoosterShutdown +2Defensive Awareness+2 · Defensive Engagement+2 · Tackling+2 · Speed+2
Special skillsFortress
6
Epic · AC Milan
Max overall100
Total stats1891 (tiebreaker)
PositionRB
Playing styleATTDefensive Full-backDEFBasic
BoosterDuelling +3Defensive Awareness+3 · Tackling+3 · Speed+3 · Stamina+3
Special skillsFortressLong-reach Tackle
7
Epic · France
Max overall100
Total stats1874 (tiebreaker)
PositionRB
Playing styleATTDefensive Full-backDEFBasic
BoosterShutdown +2Defensive Awareness+2 · Defensive Engagement+2 · Tackling+2 · Speed+2
Special skillsFortress
8
Lilian ThuramSS
Epic · Piemonte BN
Max overall100
Total stats1874 (tiebreaker)
PositionRB
Playing styleATTDefensive Full-backDEFBasic
BoosterStealing +2Tackling+2 · Aggression+2 · Acceleration+2 · Physical Contact+2
Special skillsFortress
9
Show Time · FC Barcelona
Max overall100
Total stats1874 (tiebreaker)
PositionRB
Playing styleATTDefensive Full-backDEFBasic
BoosterDuelling +3Defensive Awareness+3 · Tackling+3 · Speed+3 · Stamina+3
Special skillsVisionary PassFortress
10
Epic · Italy
Max overall99
Total stats1892 (tiebreaker)
PositionLB
Playing styleATTDefensive Full-backDEFBasic
BoosterDefending +2Defensive Awareness+2 · Tackling+2 · Acceleration+2 · Jumping+2
Special skillsFortress
11
Epic · FC Barcelona
Max overall99
Total stats1885 (tiebreaker)
PositionLB
Playing styleATTDefensive Full-backDEFBasic
BoosterPassing +3Low Pass+3 · Lofted Pass+3 · Curl+3 · Kicking Power+3
Special skillsEdged Crossing
12
Epic · Internazionale Milano
Max overall99
Total stats1883 (tiebreaker)
PositionRB
Playing styleATTDefensive Full-backDEFBasic
BoosterShutdown +3Defensive Awareness+3 · Defensive Engagement+3 · Tackling+3 · Speed+3
Special skillsFortressLong-reach Tackle
13
Show Time · Kobenhavn HB
Max overall99
Total stats1881 (tiebreaker)
PositionRB
Playing styleATTDefensive Full-backDEFBasic
BoosterRebuilding +3Low Pass+3 · Defensive Awareness+3 · Defensive Engagement+3 · Aggression+3
Special skillsVisionary PassLong-reach Tackle
14
Big Time · FC Barcelona
Max overall99
Total stats1861 (tiebreaker)
PositionRB
Playing styleATTDefensive Full-backDEFBasic
BoosterDuelling +2Defensive Awareness+2 · Tackling+2 · Speed+2 · Stamina+2
Special skills—
15
Lilian ThuramA
Epic · Piemonte BN
Max overall99
Total stats1860 (tiebreaker)
PositionRB
Playing styleATTDefensive Full-backDEFBasic
BoosterDuelling +2Defensive Awareness+2 · Tackling+2 · Speed+2 · Stamina+2
Special skills—
16
Show Time · Manchester B
Max overall98
Total stats1887 (tiebreaker)
PositionLB
Playing styleATTDefensive Full-backDEFBasic
BoosterDefending +2Defensive Awareness+2 · Tackling+2 · Acceleration+2 · Jumping+2
Special skillsFortress
17
Epic · AC Milan
Max overall98
Total stats1873 (tiebreaker)
PositionLB
Playing styleATTDefensive Full-backDEFBasic
BoosterDefending +2Defensive Awareness+2 · Tackling+2 · Acceleration+2 · Jumping+2
Special skillsFortress
18
Giuseppe BergomiA
Epic · Internazionale Milano
Max overall98
Total stats1869 (tiebreaker)
PositionRB
Playing styleATTDefensive Full-backDEFBasic
BoosterDuelling +2Defensive Awareness+2 · Tackling+2 · Speed+2 · Stamina+2
Special skills—
19
Big Time · Manchester United
Max overall98
Total stats1867 (tiebreaker)
PositionRB
Playing styleATTDefensive Full-backDEFBasic
BoosterShutdown +2Defensive Awareness+2 · Defensive Engagement+2 · Tackling+2 · Speed+2
Special skills—
20
Epic · Arsenal FC
Max overall98
Total stats1863 (tiebreaker)
PositionRB
Playing styleATTDefensive Full-backDEFBasic
BoosterDuelling +2Defensive Awareness+2 · Tackling+2 · Speed+2 · Stamina+2
Special skillsFortress
21
Show Time · Manchester B
Max overall98
Total stats1825 (tiebreaker)
PositionRB
Playing styleATTDefensive Full-backDEFBasic
BoosterAgility +2Speed+2 · Acceleration+2 · Balance+2 · Stamina+2
Special skillsFortress
22
Epic · AC Milan
Max overall97
Total stats1869 (tiebreaker)
PositionLB
Playing styleATTDefensive Full-backDEFBasic
BoosterDuelling +2Defensive Awareness+2 · Tackling+2 · Speed+2 · Stamina+2
Special skills—
23
Epic · Internazionale Milano
Max overall97
Total stats1862 (tiebreaker)
PositionRB
Playing styleATTDefensive Full-backDEFBasic
BoosterDefending +2Defensive Awareness+2 · Tackling+2 · Acceleration+2 · Jumping+2
Special skills—
24
Epic · Arsenal FC
Max overall97
Total stats1855 (tiebreaker)
PositionRB
Playing styleATTDefensive Full-backDEFBasic
BoosterAgility +2Speed+2 · Acceleration+2 · Balance+2 · Stamina+2
Special skills—
25
Highlight · FC Barcelona
Max overall96
Total stats1842 (tiebreaker)
PositionRB
Playing styleATTDefensive Full-backDEFBasic
BoosterNo booster
Special skills—
26
Big Time · Arsenal FC
Max overall96
Total stats1842 (tiebreaker)
PositionLB
Playing styleATTDefensive Full-backDEFBasic
BoosterPhysicality +2Balance+2 · Physical Contact+2 · Jumping+2 · Stamina+2
Special skills—
27
Trending · FC Barcelona
Max overall95
Total stats1869 (tiebreaker)
PositionRB
Playing styleATTDefensive Full-backDEFBasic
BoosterNo booster
Special skills—
28
Trending · Valencia BN
Max overall95
Total stats1841 (tiebreaker)
PositionRB
Playing styleATTDefensive Full-backDEFBasic
BoosterNo booster
Special skills—
29
Highlight · FC Barcelona
Max overall95
Total stats1835 (tiebreaker)
PositionRB
Playing styleATTDefensive Full-backDEFBasic
BoosterNo booster
Special skills—
30
Highlight · FC Barcelona
Max overall95
Total stats1833 (tiebreaker)
PositionRB
Playing styleATTDefensive Full-backDEFBasic
BoosterNo booster
Special skills—
Best Defensive Full-back by play type
Overall rating alone does not tell you which card suits your squad. These are the top 3 Defensive Full-back cards for each play type, scored on the stats that matter for that role.
1v1 defending
1v1 specialists who stop attacks on their own. They lock down the back line.
Scored on: Tackling, Defensive Awareness, Aggression
Aerial
Aerial targets for crosses and set pieces. They pair well with wing play and long-ball tactics.
Scored on: Heading, Jumping, Physical Contact
Pace
Quick players who break in behind and turn counters into chances. They shine in tactics built around attacking space.
Scored on: Speed, Acceleration
Build-up
Defenders who can carry and pass out from the back. For teams that build from deep.
Scored on: Low Pass, Lofted Pass, Attacking Awareness
Summary
✓Summary
- Defensive Full-back = a full-back who prioritises defending. It triggers at LB, RB.
- The strongest Defensive Full-back is Lilian Thuram at 102 overall.
- 1,110 Defensive Full-back cards were compared, all at max level with boosters applied.
