RB Roles and Focus - FC 26

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
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Pedri card
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Philipp Lahm card
600,000
Jeremie Frimpong card
NEW
356,750
Kyle Walker card
319,000
Maicon card
462,000
Benjamin Henrichs card
0
Ali Riley card
104,950
Lucy Bronze card
73,000
Lucy Bronze card
135,000
Rúben Neves card
18,750
Kenny Lala card
53,000

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
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Philipp Lahm card
187,000
Federico Valverde card
38,750
Maicon card
187,000
Michaël Essien card
259,500
Iván Córdoba card
360,000
- card
143,000
Ali Riley card
104,950
Lucy Bronze card
73,000

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
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Marta Torrejón card
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João Cancelo card
49,750
Ashley Cole card
217,800
Jurriën Timber card
87,000
Jules Koundé card
7,800
Jeremie Frimpong card
130,000

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
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- card
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