Here are all the best left-backs in FIFA 23. These left-sided defenders will help you in both attack and defense!
The full-back position has become one of the most important on the pitch. These are players who can attack and defend equally well.
They will help you score goals and help you defend them from going in your net!
From low to high budgets, we have a left-back for each league and nation for you to choose from!

Top 10 Meta LB in FIFA 23 Ultimate Team
While pace may not be as needed in this year’s FIFA, it is still an important attribute as your wide defenders battle tricky and pacey wingers. You should also look out for their crossing and strength stats!
Here are your Top 10 Meta Left Backs in FIFA 23
10. Renan Lodi
If you can’t afford the higher budget left-backs on this list, Lodi can make a great alternative. With 84 stamina he can run up and down the pitch setting up goals with his 81 crossing.
Overall | 80 |
Nation | Brazil |
League | Premier League |
Club | Nottingham Forest |
Pace | 83 |
Shooting | 68 |
Passing | 76 |
Dribbling | 80 |
Defending | 74 |
Physical | 75 |
9. Robin Gosens
With no base card stats lower than 74, the Inter Milan man can be a rock at the back or a full-back bombing forward down the left-wing. He’s a great budget option for left-back.
Overall | 82 |
Nation | Germany |
League | Serie A |
Club | Inter Milan |
Pace | 82 |
Shooting | 75 |
Passing | 74 |
Dribbling | 79 |
Defending | 77 |
Physical | 80 |
8. Nuno Mendes
The Portuguese left-back has everything you need. He’s quick, agile, and he has a four-star weak foot making him a decent option for the left back spot.
Overall | 80 |
Nation | Portugal |
League | Ligue 1 |
Club | PSG |
Pace | 87 |
Shooting | 57 |
Passing | 73 |
Dribbling | 78 |
Defending | 74 |
Physical | 73 |
7. David Raum
Another cheap option for the left flank is David Raum. Just an 81 rated player, Raum boasts an impressive 89 crossing!
Overall | 81 |
Nation | Germany |
League | Bundesliga |
Club | RB Leipzig |
Pace | 87 |
Shooting | 59 |
Passing | 77 |
Dribbling | 78 |
Defending | 71 |
Physical | 77 |
6. Andrew Robertson
Great passing, good defending, and 95 stamina make Robertson a good choice for your left-hand side. Although with a lack of pace, Robertson may need a shadow chemistry style!
Overall | 87 |
Nation | Scotland |
League | Premier League |
Club | Liverpool |
Pace | 80 |
Shooting | 61 |
Passing | 81 |
Dribbling | 81 |
Defending | 82 |
Physical | 76 |
5. Leonardo Spinazzola
This left-back is one of the quickest in the Serie A. Stick an anchor or a shadow on him and nobody will catch up to him!
Overall | 82 |
Nation | Italy |
League | Serie A |
Club | Roma FC |
Pace | 91 |
Shooting | 64 |
Passing | 73 |
Dribbling | 80 |
Defending | 78 |
Physical | 69 |
4. Alphonso Davies
With an 85 crossing base stat, Alphonso Davies is one of the best options for this position. With his pace and crossing combined, pair him up with one of the taller meta strikers in FIFA 23 and you could be scoring headers for fun.
Overall | 84 |
Nation | Canada |
League | Bundesliga |
Club | Bayern Munich |
Pace | 94 |
Shooting | 66 |
Passing | 77 |
Dribbling | 85 |
Defending | 76 |
Physical | 77 |
3. João Cancelo
Cancelo is the highest rated full-back in FIFA 23, yet he only makes it to third spot. From passing to dribbling, Cancelo can almost do anything!
The only thing letting him down is his 62 strength.
Overall | 88 |
Nation | Portugal |
League | Premier League |
Club | Man City |
Pace | 85 |
Shooting | 73 |
Passing | 85 |
Dribbling | 85 |
Defending | 81 |
Physical | 73 |
2. Theo Hernandez
Hernandez is the pick for second best left-back in FIFA 23. Not only is the Frenchman rapid, but he also has top tier physical attributes for his position.
Coupled with his 93 pace, the AC Milan defender has 90 stamina and 81 strength. He can also be converted to lengthy!
Overall | 85 |
Nation | France |
League | Serie A |
Club | AC Milan |
Pace | 93 |
Shooting | 72 |
Passing | 76 |
Dribbling | 81 |
Defending | 78 |
Physical | 83 |
1. Ferland Mendy
Mendy is FIFA 23’s best left-back. While similar in attributes to Hernandez, what sets Mendy apart is that 5-star weak foot.
Whether on his left or right foot, Mendy can deliver a devastating pass!
Overall | 83 |
Nation | France |
League | La Liga |
Club | Real Madrid |
Pace | 92 |
Shooting | 64 |
Passing | 77 |
Dribbling | 78 |
Defending | 78 |
Physical | 84 |
Once you have decided who will take your left-back position, we recommend you pair them up with some meta centre-backs in FIFA 23. This will make your defense harder to bypass!
We have not included any Heroes or Icons on this list as they can be extremely pricey to purchase at the start of FIFA.

Best Meta Left-Back for Every Top League in FIFA 23
Premier League
- Best Starter LB
- Renan Lodi – Nottingham Forest
- Best Overall LB
- João Cancelo – Man City
Ligue 1
- Best Starter LB
- Przemysław Frankowski – RC Lens
- Best Overall LB
- Nuno Mendes – PSG
La Liga
- Best Starter LB
- Alfonso Espino – Cadiz
- Best Overall LB
- Ferland Mendy – Real Madrid
Serie A
- Best Starter LB
- Leanardo Spinazzola – Roma FC
- Best Overall LB
- Theo Hernandez – AC Milan
Bundesliga
- Best Starter LB
- David Raum RB Leipzig
- Best Overall LB
- Alphonso Davies – Bayern Munich

Best LB for Every Top Nation
- Spain
- Jordi Alba – FC Barcelona
- England
- Ben Chilwell – Chelsea
- Portugal
- João Cancelo – Man City
- Brazil
- Renan Lodi – Nottingham Forest
- France
- Ferland Mendy -Real Madrid
- Netherlands
- Tyrell Malacia – Manchester United
- Germany
- David Raum – RB Leipzig
- Argentina
- Marcos Acuña – Sevilla
- Belgium
- Ritchie De Laet – Royal Antwerp
- Italy
- Leonardo Spinazzola – Roma FC
Best Promo Card LB in FIFA 23
These are the best Icon, Hero, and Ones to Watch left backs in FIFA 23 Ultimate Team:
- Icons
- Heroes
- Ones to Watch
As promo cards are very expensive and also difficult to pack, we have excluded them from this list. However, they are certainly some of the best cards in the game!
Once you have found the meta LB for you, you might want to know the best formations in FIFA 23 too!