FIFA 20: Predicting the top 5 right-backs

The main thing most FIFA players these days look for in a full-back is pace and crossing stats. As long as they are fast and can deliver good crosses, they are picked. However, some players are keen on having them just sit back and defend the opponents' crosses from going into the box.

The top 5 right-backs in the world are in no way similar. A couple of them are known for their pace and the others are simply brilliant in pure defending, so there is no way one can get past these players without having skills and pace.

The issue with the top full-backs is that none of them is physically dominating. And that is the main reason why a lot of players these days opt for 3 at the back with the wingers coming back to defend.

Without further ado, here are the predicted top 5 right-backs in FIFA 20:

#5 – Sergi Roberto (84)

Sergi Roberto's season has been average, to say the least. He had a really good start but then faded away. He hasn't done anything special and compared to the other Barcelona full-back, Jordi Alba, he's been missing on the pitch.

Rated at 84 in FIFA 19, EA Sports are likely to let him remain at the same rating. While he hasn't done anything special, he hasn't been that bad to hand him a downgrade either. Thus, it would be harsh to push his rating down for no reason.

Meanwhile, there are a few stats of his that can be upgraded and downgraded. His pace can be increased from 78 to 81 while his defending can go from 80 to 82. In terms of downgrades, his balance (74), composure (72) and stamina (83) should all take a hit and drop to 70, 70 and 81 respectively.

#4 – Joao Cancelo (85)

Juventus v Atalanta BC - Serie A

Joao Cancelo has been just brilliant this season. He has been in top form for most of the season albeit a bit inconsistent. He has not managed to impress the Juve board though and reports suggest that they are ready to sell him.

Rated at 83 in FIFA 19, Cancelo should be getting a push to 85 in FIFA 20. Regardless of which club he plays for next season, he deserves to be among the best right-backs in the game.

#3 – Dani Carvajal (85)

Dani Carvajal has been decent this season and with a lot going wrong around him, he has been the lone shining light in the Madrid set-up. Rated as the joint-best right-back in FIFA 19 initially, Carvajal was left in the 2nd spot after Kimmich got an upgrade in the winter rating refresh.

Rated at 85 in FIFA 19, EA Sports are likely to keep him at the same rating in FIFA 20 too.

#2 – Joshua Kimmich (86)

Netherlands v Germany - UEFA EURO 2020 Qualifier

Bayern Munich are back to winning ways after a sloppy first half to the season. Kimmich has been one of their best players this season and without a doubt deserved the upgrade he got in the winter ratings refresh.

Rated at 85 initially in FIFA 19, he was pushed to 86. In FIFA 20, he is likely to keep the same rating.

#1 – Kyle Walker (87)

Kyle Walker is easily the best right-back in the world right now. The Manchester City star has been brilliant for the Cityzens and was one of the reasons why they won the domestic treble.

Rated at 84 in FIFA 20, Walker might be the one to get the biggest upgrade among the top right backs in the world. EA Sports should push him to 87 – giving him an upgrade of +3 and making him the highest rated right-back in the game.