Top Rising Left-Back Stars You Must Scout for EA FC 26 Career Mode Domination

In contrast to the right back position, EAFC 26 Career Mode offers an abundance of promising young left back prospects, providing numerous choices to establish a lasting defensive solution for your team.

From rapid attacking fullbacks who can deliver precise crosses to adaptable players who can operate at center back or in midfield, we've compiled the top 10 young left backs to recruit in Career Mode – all aged 23 or younger and priced below £40 million.

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10. Destiny Udogie (Tottenham Hotspur)

Value: £23.1 million
Age: 22
Rating: 80
Potential: 84

Exceptionally quick, strong, and skilled at crossing, Destiny Udogie stands as one of the finest young left back choices if you seek a player who can advance and create chances in the attacking third—while maintaining defensive solidity.

9. Yaimar Medina (KRC Genk)

Value: £3 million
Age: 20
Rating: 70
Potential: 84

While requiring development, Genk's Yaimar Medina possesses the qualities to evolve into an outstanding attacking left back—or potentially a left midfielder.

Extremely fast with excellent agility and decent crossing ability, he poses a real threat in attack, though his defensive positioning and physical strength require improvement. At merely £3 million, he represents exceptional value.

8. Patrick Dorgu (Manchester United)

Value: £9.7 million
Age: 20
Rating: 75
Potential: 84

You'll likely observe a pattern emerging—similar to Udogie and Medina, Manchester United's Patrick Dorgu shines in attack, featuring impressive speed, distribution, crossing, and mobility.

To develop him into an elite Career Mode asset, you'll require a targeted training program to enhance his defensive capabilities.

7. Diego León (Manchester United)

Value: £1.5 million
Age: 18
Rating: 64
Potential: 85

Among the most affordable selections on this roster, Manchester United's Diego León can transform from a talented prospect into a dependable first-team player for virtually any squad within several seasons.

He already demonstrates remarkable pace and mobility, providing an excellent platform for future growth.

6. Miguel Gutiérrez (Napoli)

Value: £27.9 million
Age: 23
Rating: 81
Potential: 85

Napoli's recent acquisition Miguel Gutiérrez might not offer enormous development scope, but he's ideal if you need a player ready to integrate immediately and deliver instant results.

The Spanish defender is remarkably balanced, excelling both defensively and offensively—though he commands a substantial fee.

5. Nathaniel Brown (Eintracht Frankfurt)

Value: £18.2 million
Age: 22
Rating: 77
Potential: 85

Eintracht Frankfurt's Nathaniel Brown offers something different. While possessing speed—his burst acceleration exceeds his maximum velocity—he merges superb crossing and ball control with reliable defensive qualities.

The German also features four-star skill moves, making him appealing for players who enjoy adding creativity to their gameplay.

4. Milos Kerkez (Liverpool)

Value: £33.5 million
Age: 21
Rating: 82
Potential: 86

He requires significant investment, and his salary demands are considerable, but if you can manage the cost—and convince him to leave his current club Liverpool—Milos Kerkez ranks among the premier left backs to acquire in EA FC 26 Career Mode.

The Hungarian defender is exceptionally complete, with minimal flaws and impressive PlayStyles that make him a valuable wide defender.

3. Lewis Hall (Newcastle United)

Value: £24.9 million
Age: 20
Rating: 80
Potential: 86

Prepared to enter your first team immediately, Lewis Hall represents both present quality and future promise, with the capacity to develop into one of the game's finest left backs.

His physical attributes require enhancement to become a truly complete player, but otherwise, there's minimal criticism—except possibly his transfer fee.

2. Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal)

Value: £22.7 million
Age: 18
Rating: 78
Potential: 87

Due to his flexibility to operate in central midfield, Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly blends outstanding creative skills for a fullback with competent defensive abilities and matching physicality—despite not being the tallest player.

1. Jorrel Hato (Chelsea)

Value: £23.4 million
Age: 19
Rating: 78
Potential: 89

No young left back possesses greater potential than Chelsea's summer recruit Jorrel Hato, who can achieve an outstanding 89 rating—positioning him among the elite if he reaches his ceiling.

He excels across all areas: outstanding PlayStyles, flexibility to play center back, plus speed, power, aerial ability, and distribution. At £23.4 million, he represents incredible value for a talent of this quality.

Best Young Left Backs in EA FC 26 Career Mode