Attack wins games; defense wins titles. This famous football phrase rings true in , making it vital to have the best center-backs in the game. Defenders across the game come with many different builds, from the traditional big solid kick to everything that moves to ball-playing and more technical stars. The best defenders need to be able to use all of the tricks of the trade to stop opponents, including using professional fouls when needed.
While in some positions, you can get away with having lower-rated stars, after striker, center backs are arguably the most important position in. In career mode, you need solid defenders, while in the online matches in Ultimate Team, you must stop the opposition regularly to have a chance in games. Here are the ten highest-rated center backs in
Overall Rating
Pace
Defending
Physical
86
82
86
85
There are three 86-rated center-backs in, with Arsenal's Gabriel and Bayern Leverkusen's Jonathan Tah also having this rating. However, the best of the three is Juventus defender Bremer. While there are a host of different stats for every single player, for center-backs, three are the most important. In all three, Bremer excels, with 82 paces, 86 defending, and 85 physical stats. Pace is vital for center-backs to keep up with the fastest players in and the Brazilian can do this. However, his physical attributes also allow him to go toe-to-toe with the more powerful attacking players.
Overall Rating
Pace
Defending
Physical
87
75
87
83
Alessandro Bastoni is one of the highest-regarded defenders in world football and has an upgraded card this year to match his abilities. He has jumped two to an 87 overall rating with fantastic defending stats that are all in the high 80s, including 87 standing tackles and defensive awareness.
Bastoni's intercept-plus playstyle further increases his reach and possession retention, in addition to his 88-rated interception stat.
His physical abilities also match up, and while he doesn't have the top pace for a
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