Summary
Strengthening your defense should be one of your top priorities inFIFA 23Career Mode, as it might be vital in winning titles. When deploying a four-man backline, you will undoubtedly need to focus on getting good right backs, given that they will be crucial on both offense and defense.
Furthermore, if you plan to do a Career Mode that will last for an extended period, you will have to hunt for young players who will not decline in rating and will keep growing as your club progresses. Check out the section below to find the ideal young right backs to sign in the Career Mode.
Updated on Jul 26, 2025, by Nishant Thakkar:There are now more options available on the list, allowing you to select from a wider variety of players than before.
The ratings and potential below are as of FIFA 23’s latest November 2023 Squad Update.
15Iván Fresneda, Real Valladolid
Iván Fresneda proves to be one of the finest youngsters in La Liga for the right back position, and he has managed to attract a lot of attention due to his incredible displays on the pitch. He has considerable room to improve, and his raw potential is why many consider him to be the next big right back in world football.
Within FIFA 23’s Career Mode, the youngster finds himself with a rating of 69, and he would be an excellent purchase if you don’t have a substantial budget to spend. His ability to constantly grow will be pretty valuable, and he will eventually be able to reach an overall of 85.
14Rico Lewis, Manchester City
Rico Lewis is among the several talented footballers from Manchester City that has recently emerged, and he is an excellent budget-friendly option for your team in FIFA 23’s Career Mode. He has solid speed, dribbling ability, and defense stats, making him effective on both the front and back foot.
In terms of his rating, he starts at 70, which is decent if you are not starting in the top division. In the meantime, his default potential is 87, and you can play him regularly to quickly make him a future star.
13Devyne Rensch, Ajax
Ajax has a reputation for nurturing young talent, with Devyne Rensch among the latest emerging players from the Dutch side. He could prove to be a valuable asset to your team’s defense, and you may employ him at both right back and left back, depending on whichever position your team needs a good player.
FIFA 23 has provided Devyne Rensch with a starting rating of 74 in the Career Mode, alongside a potential of 84. you may put a development plan on him to quickly grow him past the 80 mark in 2–3 seasons.
12Tino Livramento, Southampton
Even though Southampton has been relegated to the EFL Championship following the bad 2022-2023 season, Tino Livramento was one of the positives for the club. The young Englishman has come out from the iconic Chelsea Academy, which has been constantly producing probably the best talents in the country.
Like Devyne Rensch, Tino Livramento starts at a rating of 74 in the Career Mode, and you may look forward to purchasing him. His potential is also the same as the former, and it stands at 84 inside the game.
11Vanderson, AS Monaco
AS Monaco has been the haven for young talents, and they have nurtured tons of prospects over the years. A high-quality talent they currently possess is Vanderson, and the right back could be a pretty solid option to have in FIFA 23’s Career Mode.
The Brazilian has a good overall rating of 76, whereas his potential of 84 ensures that he turns out to be an incredible player. On top of this, you’re able to convert himinto a right midfielder, and he can be a threat on the wings.
10Malo Gusto, Olympique Lyon
Malo Gusto stands out as another great right back that you can pick up in the game, and he has made a name for himself while playing for Olympique Lyon in Ligue 1. Chelsea recently signed him in January 2023, and he has been loaned back to the French club until the end of the season.
Getting the 75-rated footballer would only be possible in the second season and would easily cost you about €20-25 million. Looking at his potential, he goes up to 85 inside FIFA 23, eventually becoming a good player for the position to have.
9Arnau Martínez, Girona
Arnau Martínez is a highly-sought after defender, with clubs like FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid looking to sign him in real life. The Spanish wonderkid boasts great statistics in FIFA 23 and is a great choice if you are searching for a young player, as his potential is 85.
With his rating starting at 76, he could play as the second fiddle for the top clubs in the first season, and after he grows, you’re able to directly slot him in the starting role. Alternatively, when rebuilding smaller clubs, he would become an immediate starter.
8João Mário, Porto
The Portuguese League, or the Primeira Liga, features some of the finest upcoming talents in Europe, and João Mário can be labeled as one of them. The Portuguese full back is great on the offence and can be a valuable threat whenever your team moves ahead from the right side of the pitch.
EA has rated the player 77, whereas his potential in the Career Mode sits at 84. These incredible numbers are why João Mário should be on your shortlist when you are scouting for right backs to sign in FIFA 23.
7Lutsharel Geertruida, Feyenoord
Lutsharel Geertruida will probably be a name that most FIFA 23 players would have heard since he was part of the Eredivisie TOTS. Coming to the Career Mode, he has a rating of 79 and a potential of 86, so buying him could be a perfect selection.
Besides playing at the right back position, you’re able to convert him tothe centre back position, where he also performs excellently. However, if you want to keep him at right back, you must aim to improve his offensive attributes, as he is already terrific defensively.
6Diogo Dalot, Manchester United
Diogo Dalot has been an incredible choice for right back for the past couple of FIFA games, and the defender has all the qualities you need in a player to play the particular role. In FIFA 23, he has a rating of 80, and it would be ideal to sign him while looking for already-established young players to serve the position.
Alongside a brilliant overall rating, the Manchester United player has a good potential rating of 86. Accordingly, after a few seasons, he will be among the finest right backs present in the game.
