Here are the best meta right-backs in FIFA 23 Ultimate team. You will need a great right-back to control the wide areas!
Not only are full-backs defenders, but they are also creators. Selecting who takes that position in your team is an important one!
The best full-backs are able to do it all, from making a last ditch tackle to assisting the winning goal.
From any nation or league, we have a right back for you to choose from!

Top 10 Meta RB in FIFA 23 Ultimate Team
Similarly to the Top 10 Meta LB in FIFA 23, we will be looking for defenders who are quick and capable of crossing the ball at a high standard!
Here are your Top 10 Meta Right Backs in FIFA.
10. Noussair Mazraoui
The new Bayern Munich defender is an excellent option for your Bundesliga teams. Not only is he cheap, but he has decent pace, dribbling, and crossing stats!
Overall | 82 |
Nation | Morocco |
League | Bundesliga |
Club | Bayern Munich |
Pace | 84 |
Shooting | 66 |
Passing | 77 |
Dribbling | 82 |
Defending | 76 |
Physical | 74 |
9. Trent Alexander-Arnold
Despite being the highest-rated base RB, Trent is near the bottom of this list. His incredible passing ability is enough for him to make the Top 10, but due to his lack of pace, a Shadow chemistry is a necessity if you are to use him.
Overall | 87 |
Nation | England |
League | Premier League |
Club | Liverpool |
Pace | 76 |
Shooting | 69 |
Passing | 89 |
Dribbling | 80 |
Defending | 80 |
Physical | 73 |
8. Reece James
James’ 85 strength and 88 crossing make him a unique option at RB. While not gifted with pace, the Englishman can accelerate faster by using a chemistry style to make him lengthy.
Overall | 84 |
Nation | England |
League | Premier League |
Club | Chelsea |
Pace | 81 |
Shooting | 70 |
Passing | 82 |
Dribbling | 82 |
Defending | 80 |
Physical | 82 |
7.Hamari Traore (TOTW)
Traore is quick, strong, and has excellent defending stats. While he is a special card, he will only set you back around 20,000 coins!
Overall | 85 |
Nation | Mali |
League | Ligue 1 |
Club | Stade Rennais |
Pace | 88 |
Shooting | 63 |
Passing | 77 |
Dribbling | 81 |
Defending | 80 |
Physical | 83 |
6. Jeremie Frimpong
Frimpong is the Bundesliga’s standout right back with a staggering 94 pace! He’s quick, agile, and also has 83 crossing to go along with his pace.
Overall | 80 |
Nation | Netherlands |
League | Bundesliga |
Club | Bayer Leverkusen |
Pace | 94 |
Shooting | 54 |
Passing | 73 |
Dribbling | 83 |
Defending | 72 |
Physical | 70 |
5. Juan Cuadrado
The Colombian is the only RB on FIFA 23 who has five-star skills. With 90 pace, 84 crossing, and excellent dribbling stats, Cuadrado is one of the best options in the game for the right side of your team.
Overall | 83 |
Nation | Colombia |
League | Serie A |
Club | Juventus |
Pace | 90 |
Shooting | 75 |
Passing | 78 |
Dribbling | 87 |
Defending | 76 |
Physical | 72 |
4. João Cancelo
Cancelo starts out as a left-back on FIFA 23 but has the option to be converted to the other side of the pitch. Whether as an RB or LB, the Man City defender is a great choice for your team.
Overall | 88 |
Nation | Portugal |
League | Premier League |
Club | Man City |
Pace | 85 |
Shooting | 73 |
Passing | 85 |
Dribbling | 85 |
Defending | 81 |
Physical | 73 |
3. Marcos Llorente
While not primarily an RB, Llorente has the option to play there as a secondary position. The Spaniard is an all-rounder with no base stat lower than 78, meaning he can do an excellent job as part of your defense.
Overall | 84 |
Nation | Spain |
League | La Liga |
Club | Atletico Madrid |
Pace | 88 |
Shooting | 79 |
Passing | 81 |
Dribbling | 82 |
Defending | 78 |
Physical | 81 |
2. Achraf Hakimi
Hakimi is an excellent option at right-back. With the new chemistry system in FIFA 23, the Moroccan will give chemistry across the field to players such as Neymar and Kylian Mbappé.
He also has key stats with 91 pace and 84 crossing!
Overall | 84 |
Nation | Morocco |
League | Ligue 1 |
Club | PSG |
Pace | 91 |
Shooting | 75 |
Passing | 79 |
Dribbling | 80 |
Defending | 75 |
Physical | 78 |
1. Kyle Walker
Kyle Walker has been one of the best RBs in FIFA ever since his days as a Tottenham player. Not only does he boast 91 pace, he also has 80 strength
The Englishman is also a lengthy defender!
Overall | 85 |
Nation | English |
League | Premier League |
Club | Manchester City |
Pace | 91 |
Shooting | 63 |
Passing | 77 |
Dribbling | 78 |
Defending | 80 |
Strength | 82 |
Best Meta Right-Back for Every Top League in FIFA 23
Premier League
- Best Starter RB
- Kevin Mbabu – Fulham
- Best Overall RB
- Kyle Walker – Man City
Ligue 1
- Best Starter RB
- Hamari Traore – Rennes
- Best Overall RB
- Achraf Hakimi – PSG
La Liga
- Best Starter RB
- Gonzalo Montiel – Sevilla
- Best Overall RB
- Marcos Llorente – Atletico Madrid
Serie A
- Best Starter RB
- Denzel Dumfries – Inter Milan
- Best Overall RB
- Juan Cuadrado – Juventus
Bundesliga
- Best Starter RB
- Noussair Mazraoui – Bayern Munich
- Best Overall RB
- Jeremie Frimpong – Bayer Leverkusen
Best RB for Every Top Nation
- Spain
- Marcos Llorente – Atletico Madrid
- England
- Reece James – Chelsea
- Portugal
- João Cancelo – Man City
- Brazil
- Dodo – Fiorentina
- France
- Jonathan Clauss – Marseille
- Netherlands
- Jeremie Frimpong – Bayer Leverkusen
- Germany
- Ridle Baku – Wolfsburg
- Argentina
- Gonzalo Montiel – Sevilla
- Belgium
- Ritchie De Laet – Royal Antwerp
- Italy
- Giovanni Di Lorenzo – Napoli

Best Promo Card LB in FIFA 23
These are the best Icon, Hero, and Ones to Watch right backs in FIFA 23 Ultimate Team:
- Icons
- Heroes
- N/A
- 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!