LB Roles & Focus
All available roles and focus options for the LB position in EA SPORTS FC 26.
Fullback
A wide defender that will prioritise protecting their own goal, by standing back, holding the defensive line, and offering a passing option to release pressure.
Focus Options
Versatile
When set to Versatile, the Fullback can move inside to form a back three or push slightly forward and wider to support build-up.
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Balanced
When set to Balanced, the Fullback is granted more freedom to push slightly forward and wider in support of attacks.
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Defend
When set to Defend, the Fullback will move inside to form a back three when their team is in possession.
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Fullback
A wide defender that will prioritise protecting their own goal, by standing back, holding the defensive line, and offering a passing option to release pressure.
Focus Options
Balanced
When set to Balanced, the Fullback is granted more freedom to push slightly forward and wider in support of attacks.
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Defend
When set to Defend, the Fullback will move inside to form a back three when their team is in possession.
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Falseback
A modern evolution of the fullback, this player pushes up the field, adopting a central position, when their team has the ball.
Focus Options
Balanced
When set to Balanced, the Falseback positions themselves as a Central Midfielder when their team is in possession.
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Defend
When set to Defend, the Falseback operates as a Defensive Midfielder when the team has the ball.
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Wingback
This player's versatility and stamina allows them to push upfield to support attacks, before returning to their defensive position.
Focus Options
Support
When asked to Support, the Wingback can only attack when their team has controlled possession, and only defend when the team doesn't have the ball.
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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.
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Attacking Wingback
Though technically a defender, this player will be more concerned with getting forward, and offering width to their team's attacks.
Focus Options
Attack
When asked to Attack, the Attacking Wingback will push even higher up the pitch, and perform fewer defensive duties.
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Balanced
When asked to be Balanced, the Attacking Wingback will rarely sprint back to defend, unless the team has been hit on the counter.
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Falseback
A modern evolution of the fullback, this player pushes up the field, adopting a central position, when their team has the ball.
Focus Options
Balanced
When set to Balanced, the Falseback positions themselves as a Central Midfielder when their team is in possession.
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Defend
When set to Defend, the Falseback operates as a Defensive Midfielder when the team has the ball.
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Wingback
This player's versatility and stamina allows them to push upfield to support attacks, before returning to their defensive position.
Focus Options
Support
When asked to Support, the Wingback can only attack when their team has controlled possession, and only defend when the team doesn't have the ball.
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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.
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Attacking Wingback
Though technically a defender, this player will be more concerned with getting forward, and offering width to their team's attacks.
Focus Options
Attack
When asked to Attack, the Attacking Wingback will push even higher up the pitch, and perform fewer defensive duties.
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Support
When asked to Support, the Attacking Wingback will rarely sprint back to defend, unless their team has been hit on the counter.
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Inverted Wingback
A modern attacking fullback that gets forward and adopts a central position high up the pitch when their team has the ball.
Focus Options
Attack
When asked to Attack, the Inverted Wingback will act as a central Shadow Striker, helping in the final third.
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Build-Up
When asked to Build-Up, the Inverted Wingback will act as a central Playmaker, helping dictate the play.