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CB Roles - EA FC 25

Browse through the different Roles and Focus for the Center Back position in EA SPORTS FC 25. Find the best fit for your Ultimate Team Squad.

Ball-Playing Defender CB

A modern centre back who is as comfortable playing offside as playing the ball. Capable of moving forward or wider to support build-up play.

Focus

Aggressive

When asked to be Aggressive, the Ball-Playing Defender will focus on intercepting apsses and closing down opponents.

Pressure
Aggressiveness
Build-Up Support
Leaves Gaps

Build-Up

The Build-Up focus moves the Ball-playing Defender into more of a holding defensive midfielder during possession.

Build-Up Support
Defence Support
Versatile
Out of Position

Defend

When set to Defend, the Ball-playing Defender will step up a little to support teammates during possession.

Defending
Build-Up Support
Stays Back
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Defender CB

A no nonsense centre back who excels at the basics of defending, including maintaining the defensive line.

Focus

Balanced

With a Balanced focus, the Defender will step up to close down attackers when needed.

Defending
Stays Back
Limited Versatility
Limited Width

Defend

When asked to Defend, the Defender will focus only on their defensive responsibilities.

Stays Back
Defending
Limited Versatility
Pass Option

Stopper CB

A ball-winning centre back who will step forward from the defensive line to make tackles, intercept passes, and lead the press.

Focus

Aggressive

When asked to be Aggressive, the Stopper will push up into the base of midfield to intercept passes and close down attackers.

Pressure
Aggressiveness
Defence Support
Leaves Gaps

Balanced

With a Balanced focus, the Stopper will intercept passes and pressure attackers receiving the ball.

Defending
Pressure
Aggressiveness
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