The most famous formations inFIFA 23’s Career Mode, including the iconic 4-3-3 and 4-4-2, would generally require you to have four at the back. Keeping this in mind, you must sign good players for these positions to solidify your squad and win titles.
Left back would be one of the four positions you would have to look out for, and with not an abundance of quality players present there, you will have to make the signing carefully. In case you are looking forward to a Career Mode lasting long, you can primarily target the best young left backs who can constantly grow. A list of such players is outlined in the section below.
Updated on May 12, 2025, by Nishant Thakkar:With a wide range of left backs available in FIFA 23, the choices are endless. So, this list has been expanded with five new options. You will now be able to select from multiple different players and find the best young left backs to use in FIFA 23’s Career Mode.
The potential and ratings listed below are as of FIFA 23’s September 2023 Squad Update.
15Luca Netz, Borussia Mönchengladbach
Luca Netz is another excellent pickup when searching for a good left-back for your club. He starts at an overall rating of 73 in the game and has the ability to reach the mark of 83 with his base potential.
Thanks to his incredible pace and dribbling, Luca Netz also does well at the left midfielder position, and you can convert him into the same if required. Nonetheless, it would be preferred to keep him in the left-back role due to his proficiency at defending.
14Sergio Gómez, Manchester City
Sergio Gómez has been a wonderkid since FIFA 18, and the Spanish youngster now finds himself at Manchester City, one of the biggest clubs in world football. He could be a solid selection for the left back role, and he possesses a great passing range, becoming a threat whenever he barges forward.
In terms of the numbers, Sergio Gómez has an overall rating of 73, while his potential allows him to reach the mark of 83. Besides his primary position, you may deploy the playeras an attacking midfielder, and he has the perfect statistics to play the specific role.
13Rayan Aït-Nouri, Wolves
Rayan At-Nouri has been a wonderkid for the left back position throughout FIFA 18-22, and he has been playing great for Wolves in real life, fulfilling up to the high expectations that have been placed on him. He could be an ideal purchase in the Career Mode for your team, and you would need around €10-15 million to get your hands on him.
Essentially, Rayan Aït-Nouri has an overall rating of 75 in FIFA 23, decent enough for most of the teams. On the other hand, his potential is 83, and you may quickly achieve it by putting a him on a development plan.
12Valentín Barco, Boca Juniors
South America has a rich history of skilled footballers, and the next generation is set to continue that legacy. Among the most talented full backs emerging from the continent is Valentín Barco, and the Argentine is a player to keep an eye on in the future.
He could be the perfect signing for a Road to Glory rebuild, given the minimal price you would have to spend in the initial seasons for him. However, the 68-rated youngster’s value will start rising quickly, with his potential in FIFA 23’s Career Mode enabling him to reach the mark of 84.
11Quentin Merlin, Nantes
Quentin Merlin is a bright prospect who has grown from the academy of Nantes. The left back is full of quality, and you should certainly have him on the shortlist if you are on the hunt to find a good player in the specific position.
EA has given the Frenchman a rating of 71, and you may easily raise him to his potential of 84 in the period of three to four seasons. The player also can perform well in the five-at-the-back setup, and you may additionally employ Quentin Merlin as a left midfielder.
10Milos Kerkez, AZ Alkmaar
The Dutch Eredivisie is a goldmine of young talents in FIFA 23’s Career Mode, and one of the many incredible players you can find is Milos Kerkez. The Hungarian can prove to be an amazing pickup for the left back role and his explosiveness can do wonders on the left side of the pitch.
With a rating of 74 and a potential of 84, Milos Kerkez will be a future-proof option and will display incredible growth throughout the seasons. You can hone his defending a bit to make him a complete player.
9Adrien Truffert, Rennes
Adrien Truffert is another top-quality selection you can choose in FIFA 23’s Career Mode, and the French player has been solid for Rennes in the Ligue 1. His stats in the game are well-balanced, and signing him could help solidify your backline.
He starts the first season at a rating of 76, which is decent for most mid-table clubs in the top leagues, and it would take him only a season or two to breach the 80 overall mark. Eventually, his potential gives him the room to climb up to the rating of 84.
8Jorrel Hato, Ajax
Jorrel Hato emerges as a hidden gem in FIFA 23’s Career Mode, and the young left-back has started catching attention following his superb performances for Ajax. He would be a perfect signing for your club in case youdo not have much money to spend, with him being valued at close to a million.
The player would be starting the first season at 64 overall, which would be sufficient if you manage a team in the lower divisions. He eventually has the potential to reach 85, becoming a solid option to have on the squad.
7Ian Maatsen, Burnley (Loaned from Chelsea)
Ian Maatsen has been one of the hottest left-back prospects for the past several FIFA games, and he has been performing outstandingly in real life as well. He was one of the key players that helped Burnley win the EFL Championship and get promoted back to the Premier League.
Within the Career Mode, he possesses an overall of 74 and a potential rating of 85. However, as he is loaned out to Burnley, you will not be able to acquire him in the first season, and you will have to wait for the loan spell to complete.
6Fran García, Rayo Vallecano
Fran García proved himself in La Liga during 2022-2023, and he was among the best players for Rayo Vallecano, helping them secure a mid-table finish. His incredible displays have even led to Real Madrid re-signing him, and he is all set to join Los Blancos in the upcoming season.
Coming to his numbers in FIFA 23, he has been rated 76 by the developers and has been offered a decent potential of 85. Fran García can also be converted to a left-wing back, and his pace stat of 89 will undoubtedly add to your team’s attack in overlap runs.
