LB Roles and Focus - FC 25

Fullback

A wide defender that will prioritise protecting their own goal, by staying back, holding the defensive line, and offering a passing option to release pressure.


Balanced

When set to Balanced, the Fullback is granted more freedom to push slightly forward and wider in support of attacks.
Defending
Stays Back
Pass Option
Attack Support

Defend

When set to Defend, the Fullback will move inside to form a back three when their team is in possession.
Stays Back
Defending
Limited Versatility
Wide Support
Carvajal card
755,000
Lucy Bronze card
405,000
Jamie Carragher card
140,000
Carlos Alberto card
629,000
Carlos Alberto card
770,000
Trent Alexander-Arnold card
190,000
Ronald Araujo card
405,000
Jeremie Frimpong card
145,000
Maicon card
130,000
Alex Scott card
135,200
Ridle Baku card
95,000
Sergi Roberto card
NEW
56,350

Falseback

A modern evolution of the fullback, this player pushes up the field, adopting a central position, when their team has the ball.


Balanced

When set to Balanced, the Falseback positions themselves as a Central Midfielder when their team is in possession.
Build-Up Support
Defence Support
Limited Width
Out of Position

Defend

When set to Defend, the Falseback operates as a Defensive Midfielder when the team has the ball.
Defending
Build-Up Support
Limited Width
Out of Position
Giulia Gwinn card
0
Carlos Alberto card
770,000
Trent Alexander-Arnold card
190,000
Ronald Araujo card
405,000
Benjamin White card
102,600
Benjamin Pavard card
210,000
Kyle Walker card
1,665,000
Jeremie Frimpong card
145,000
Lilian Thuram card
1,048,000
Hans Hateboer card
0
Balde card
850,000
Sergi Roberto card
NEW
56,350

Attacking Wingback

Though technically a defender, this player will be more concerned with getting forward, and offering width to their team's attacks.


Attack

When asked to Attack, the Attacking Wingback will push even higher up the pitch, and perform fewer defensive duties.
Attacking
Wide Support
Out of Position
Defending

Balanced

When asked to be Balanced, the Attacking Wingback will rarely sprint back to defend, unless their team has been hit on the counter.
Wide Support
Attacking
Stamina Usage
Defending
Marcos Llorente card
760,000
Archie Gray card
180,000
Maicon card
Joshua Kimmich card
1,737,150
Benjamin White card
102,600
Antônia Silva card
50,000
Cafu card
300,000
Juan Cuadrado card
116,000
Pedro Porro card
64,000
Alessandro Florenzi card
Mattia Zanotti card
12,000
Neco Williams card
0

Wingback

This player's versatility and stamina allows them to push upfield to support attacks, before returning to their defensive position.


Balanced

With Balanced, the Wingback is given license to stay forward even when the team is out of possession, or drop back into defence when needed.
Wide Support
Movement
Versatile
Stamina Usage
Cafu card
1,665,000
Archie Gray card
180,000
Maicon card
Ronald Araujo card
405,000
Benjamin Pavard card
210,000
Maicon card
130,000
Lilian Thuram card
1,048,000
Alex Scott card
135,200
Ridle Baku card
95,000
Sacha Boey card
152,650
Pedro Porro card
64,000
Daniel Muñoz card