FIFA 22 Defenders: Fastest Left Backs (LB) to Sign in Career Mode

Ronan Tee

3 years ago

In modern football, owning quick defenders, and particularly speedy full-backs, has never been so important and this is reflected in FIFA 22 Career Mode, where a fast backline can be the difference between a good team and a great team.

Over the last decade or so, FIFA gameplay has rewarded pace more than any other attribute. So, having left backs that can burst up the wing and match the pace of opposing attackers is vital if you’re to perform your defensive and attacking duties.

These are those ultimate left back speedsters that you should sign in FIFA 22.

Choosing the fastest left backs in FIFA 22

This article focuses on the fastest left backs (LBs and LWBs) in the game, with Adryan Zonta, Alphonso Davies, and Zaidu Sanusi being amongst the best in FIFA 22.

We have ranked these speed merchants on their pace rating and the fact that their favoured position is left back or left wing back.

At the bottom of the article, you’ll find a full list of all of the fastest left backs (LB and LWB) in FIFA 22.

Alphonso Davies (96 Pace, 82 OVR)

Team: Bayern Munich
Age: 20
Pace: 96
Sprint Speed: 96
Acceleration: 96
Skill Moves: Four Stars
Best Attributes: 96 Sprint Speed, 96 Acceleration, 85 Dribbling

As well as being one of the most talented young footballers in the world, Davies also holds the mantle of being the fastest left back on FIFA 22, boasting a blistering 96 sprint speed and 96 acceleration.

Bayern Munich’s Canadian wing back not only provides his side with serious pace, but he also possess the skillset to overpower the opposition both in attack and defence. Given his dribbling ability, it’s not a surprise that Davies can operate at left midfield, which is very useful for managers wanting versatility from their defenders.

Signing a talent such as Davies isn’t easy, and his £90.7 million release clause may prove to be a stumbling block if you’re not one of the wealthiest clubs on the planet. However, the way that Davies can dominate games suggests that you should make a move if you can.

Adryan Zonta (93 Pace, 81 OVR)

Team: RB Bragantino
Age: 29
Pace: 93
Sprint Speed: 93
Acceleration: 92
Skill Moves: Two Stars
Best Attributes: 93 Sprint Speed, 92 Acceleration, 91 Stamina

He may not be a real player outside of FIFA, but as a potential signing in Career Mode, Adryan Zonta has the pace and endurance to make him a valuable member of your defence.

The Brazilian’s 93 sprint speed makes him quicker than the vast majority of forwards and wingers in the game, but it’s his 91 stamina that makes him standout from his wingback contemporaries. With his, he can maintain his unrivalled effort for 90 minutes across the entire season.

At 29 years of age, Adryan Zonta’s physical attributes may start to deteriorate, so if you want to benefit from his searing pace and brilliant engine, it may be worth acting sooner rather than later. To get RB Bragantino to part with their star wing back, you will have to shell out £36.8 million, which is a fair bit of money for a 29-year-old.

Theo Hernández (93 Pace, 84 OVR)

Team: AC Milan
Age: 23
Pace: 93
Sprint Speed: 94
Acceleration: 92
Skill Moves: Three Stars
Best Attributes: 94 Sprint Speed, 92 Acceleration, 90 Stamina

Theo Hernández is not only one of the brightest left back prospects in FIFA 22 with his 90 potential, but he’s also one of the fastest in the game with 94 sprint speed.

The Frenchman’s greatest qualities are, arguably, his pace and physicality, although his quality on the ball makes him a very well-rounded modern full-back who adds great value at both ends of the pitch, whether it be for AC Milan or the French national team.

Hernández signed for Milan for a fee just shy of £20 million from Real Madrid in 2019. However, if you wish to sign him in Career Mode, you’ll have to stump up an eyewatering £102.1 million to trigger his release clause. You can try and sign him for less, but realistically there’s a fair chance that most clubs will be priced out of a move for one of the world’s best left backs.

Zaidu Sanusi (93 Pace, 76 OVR)

Team: FC Porto
Age: 24
Pace: 93
Sprint Speed: 93
Acceleration: 92
Skill Moves: Two Stars
Best Attributes: 93 Sprint Speed, 92 Acceleration, 91 Jumping

Nigerian left back Zaidu Sanusi has recently made a name for himself in European football for Portuguese powerhouse Porto. His blistering speed has been causing all sorts of problems for opposing sides in domestic and continental competitions.

Sanusi signed for Porto for just €4 million from Santa Clara in the summer of 2020. He immediately cemented himself as their first choice left back in Liga NOS and the Champions League – making 41 appearances during the 2020/21 campaign.

In FIFA 22, Sanusi is just as impressive, with 93 sprint speed, 92 acceleration, and high-high work rates, making him a dream to have at your disposal in Career Mode. The 24-year-old is yet to hit his peak in-game, so snapping him up for £27.4 million might be your best bet for securing an elite and rapid left back.

Matt Hatch (92 Pace, 55 OVR)

Team: Central Coast Mariners
Age: 20
Pace: 92
Sprint Speed: 92
Acceleration: 92
Skill Moves: Two Stars
Best Attributes: 92 Acceleration, 92 Sprint Speed, 67 Agility

He may not be the most complete left back at this stage, but Matt Hatch does have the very important skill of being a rapid defender, which stands him in good stead in FIFA 22.

His 92 sprint speed and 92 acceleration offer more than enough pace to handle the physical threats of the opposition. At only 20-years-old, he’s got the potential to greatly improve his mental and technical attributes in Career Mode.

An ideal signing if you’re managing a lower league team in your save, you can pick up the young Aussie for £484,000 and his wages will be extremely cheap, too. Hatch is definitely an option for teams working with a very tight budget.

Ferland Mendy (92 Pace, 83 OVR)

Team: Real Madrid
Age: 26
Pace: 92
Sprint Speed: 92
Acceleration: 91
Skill Moves: Four Stars
Best Attributes: 92 Sprint Speed, 91 Acceleration, 89 Stamina

After missing out on France’s World Cup-winning squad in 2018, Ferland Mendy has cemented his place as one of France’s best defenders after a couple of very impressive seasons at the Bernabeu.

Blessed with raw pace, and an equally outstanding gas tank, Mendy’s in-game ratings of 92 sprint speed, 91 acceleration, and 89 stamina make the Real Madrid standout one of the most overpowered and physical full backs in this year’s FIFA.

Mendy will only improve, and the French international can reach a potential 86 overall. Still, to profit from Mendy’s services, you’ll need to pay £79.5 million on top of a very steep wage commitment.

Leonardo Spinazzola (92 Pace, 83 OVR)

Team: Roma
Age: 28
Pace: 92
Sprint Speed: 91
Acceleration: 94
Skill Moves: Four Stars
Best Attributes: 94 Acceleration, 91 Sprint Speed, 84 Crossing

One of the breakout stars of Euro 2020, before his untimely injury, Spinazzola has emerged as one of the world’s most effective and fastest left backs in whichever system he plays.

His wand of a left foot causes all sorts of problems for opposition defenders, as illustrated by his in-game 84 crossing rating, but his 94 acceleration and 91 sprint speed are perhaps more useful for FIFA players. Spinazzola represents that rare blend of physicality and technique.

Starting Career Mode saves at Roma, Spinazzola is affordable with a release clause of £48.2 million. At 28-years-old, though, you may struggle to get more than a couple of seasons out of the Italian before he begins to decline. So, he’s better suited to teams looking for a short-term left back solution.

All of the fastest LBs and LWBs on FIFA 22 Career Mode

In the table below, you’ll find all of the quickest LBs and LWBs in FIFA 22, sorted by their pace rating.

Name	Overall	Potential	Pace	Acceleration	Sprint Speed	Age	Position	Team
Alphonso Davies	82	89	96	96	96	20	LB, LM	Bayern Munich
Adryan Zonta	81	81	93	92	93	29	LWB, LB	RB Bragantino
Zaidu Sanusi	76	83	93	92	93	24	LB	FC Porto
Theo Hernández	84	90	93	92	94	23	LB	AC Milan
Matthew Hatch	55	69	92	92	92	20	LB, LM	Central Coast Mariners
Ferland Mendy	83	86	92	91	92	26	LB	Real Madrid CF
Leonardo Spinazzola	83	83	92	94	91	28	LWB, LB, LM	Roma
Johan Mojica	74	74	91	90	91	28	LB, LM, LWB	Elche CF
Cohen Bramall	65	68	91	92	91	25	LB	Lincoln City
Paulo Otávio	76	77	91	90	91	26	LB, LM	VfL Wolfsburg
Rico Henry	74	79	91	92	91	23	LB, LWB	Brentford
Fran García	72	83	90	89	90	21	LB, LM	Rayo Vallecano
Douglas Carvalheira	74	74	90	90	90	33	LB	Flamengo
Kyohei Noborizato	71	71	90	90	90	30	LB	Kawasaki Frontale
Érick Aguirre	73	80	90	90	90	24	LB, LM	CF Monterrey
Jayden Oosterwolde	66	80	90	89	91	20	LB, CB	FC Twente
Aníbal Chalá	68	72	90	89	91	25	LB	Club Atlas
Ayman Ben Mohamed	66	67	90	90	90	26	LB, LM	Le Havre AC
Yasir Al Shahrani	75	75	90	92	88	29	LB, RB	Al Hilal
Ronaldo Esler	79	79	89	90	89	21	LB, LM	Fortaleza
Koki Anzai	70	73	89	90	88	26	LB, RB	Kashima Antlers
Arne Sicker	66	71	89	90	89	24	LB	SV Sandhausen
Adrià Pedrosa	75	82	89	89	89	23	LB, LWB	RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
Ryan Giles	69	79	89	87	90	21	LWB, LW	Cardiff City
Hassane Kamara	77	78	88	89	88	27	LB	OGC Nice
Richard Ofori	67	67	88	89	88	28	LB	FC Vizela
Jérôme Roussillon	77	77	88	87	88	28	LB, LM	VfL Wolfsburg
Alexandro Bernabei	70	82	88	86	90	20	LB, LW, LM	Club Atlético Lanús
Francisco Ortega	73	80	88	87	88	22	LB, LWB, LW	Vélez Sarsfield
Álex Moreno	78	78	88	87	89	28	LB, LWB, LM	Real Betis Balompié
Germano Cuba	74	74	88	84	92	25	LB, CAM, LM	Palmeiras

If you need a speedster left back to provide a surging attacking weapon and who can turn on a sixpence to catch crafty wingers, get one of the fastest FIFA 22 left backs listed above.

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