The key to a strong defense lies in signing the top defenders, as proven by Terry, Stam, and Ferdinand in their prime. This principle remains true in EA Sports FC 24.
Acquiring the finest young center backs in Career Mode can greatly impact a manager's season and serve as a valuable long-term investment. These defenders possess immense potential that, once fulfilled, can result in their value reaching staggering nine-figure sums.
Only players aged 25 or under at the start of the 23-24 season will be considered for this list.
The Best Career Mode Center Backs in EA Sports FC 24
Name | Age | Club | Value | Rating | Potential | Growth |
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Ronald Araujo | 24 | FC Barcelona | £80M | 86 | 91 | +5 |
Alessandro Bastoni | 24 | Inter | £63.2M | 85 | 90 | +5 |
William Saliba | 22 | Arsenal | £45.6M | 83 | 89 | +6 |
Jules Koundé | 24 | FC Barcelona | £59.8M | 85 | 89 | +4 |
Matthijs de Ligt | 23 | Bayern Munich | £71.4M | 86 | 89 | +3 |
Éder Militão | 25 | Real Madrid | £68.8M | 86 | 89 | +3 |
António Silva | 19 | Benfica | £24.5M | 78 | 88 | +10 |
Josko Gvardiol | 21 | Manchester City | £38.3M | 82 | 88 | +6 |
Nico Schlotterbeck | 23 | Borussia Dortmund | £42.6M | 83 | 88 | +5 |
Fikayo Tomori | 25 | Milan | £45.2M | 84 | 88 | +4 |
Jorrel Hato | 17 | Ajax | £2.4M | 68 | 87 | +19 |
Ibrahima Konaté | 24 | Liverpool | £31.8M | 81 | 87 | +6 |
Sven Botman | 23 | Newcastle United | £40.4M | 83 | 87 | +4 |
Lisandro Martínez | 25 | Manchester United | £42.6M | 84 | 87 | +3 |
Giorgio Scalvini | 19 | Atalanta | £9.9M | 75 | 86 | +11 |
Leon King | 19 | Rangers | £1.8M | 66 | 85 | +19 |
Jorne Spileers | 18 | Club Brugge | £2.8M | 69 | 86 | +16 |
Leandro Morgalla | 18 | Salzburg | £1.7M | 66 | 85 | +18 |
Abakar Sylla | 20 | Strasbourg | £3.1M | 70 | 84 | +14 |
Madi Monamay | 17 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | £616K | 60 | 83 | +23 |
The Best Young Center Backs for a Lower-League Team in EA Sports FC 24
For individuals aiming to gradually progress in their career and eventually reach the top level, it would be wise to consider the talents of Leon King, Leandro Morgalla, Jorne Spileers, and Jorrel Hato. All four players possess the ability to achieve ratings in the mid-eighties and are available for relatively affordable prices, rendering them attainable for clubs in lower leagues.
The Best Young Center Backs for a Mid-Table Team in EA Sports FC 24
While António Silva may initially appear to be a strong choice for a mid-table club, his starting rating does not justify his high cost. In comparison, both Giorgio Scalvini and Ousmane Diomande offer more affordable alternatives for a mid-table team, with the potential to reach impressive ratings of 85 and 86 respectively.
The Best Young Center Backs for a Top-of-the-Table Team in EA Sports FC 24
For those seeking to establish an impactful center back partnership right from the start, there are numerous choices available, although none of them come at a low cost. However, Josko Gvardiol and Ibrahima Konaté stand out as the top contenders in this scenario. Their overall ratings surpass 80, setting them apart, and they possess the potential to evolve into two of the finest center backs within EA Sports FC 23's Career Mode.
The Best Young Players for Every Position in EA Sports FC 24 Career Mode
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EA Sports FC 24 is available now on PC, PS5, PS4, Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.