You might create the best goalscoring tactic the Football Manager world has ever seen, but without a good centre-back or two, you won’t get anywhere on FM24.
Building a solid base is among the key parts of squadbuilding and, even if you’re working with a small budget, you can find some excellent defenders to sign and build your team around.
Here are 90min‘s picks for the best centre-backs to sign on FM24 with any budget.
Pepe
FC Porto
Pepe is really, really good, even at 40 years old. He’s a short-term signing but, at just £2.4m, it absolutely one to consider.
Axel Witsel
A. Madrid
Definitely more of a DM than a CB, Witsel has transitioned into a deeper role as his career has progressed and he’s now an excellent option at the back for £2.9m.
Matteo Darmian
Inter
Another who isn’t exactly a natural in the role, Darmain is a reliable option whose price tag of £5m seems steep, but is actually a really reasonable price.
Rafael Toloi
Atalanta
You can always rely on Atalanta to sell you a bargain. Toloi brings 16 marking and 16 anticipation, making him a smart buy at £4.6m.
Simon Kjaer
AC Milan
Kjaer is 34 and doesn’t have the best physicals anymore, but he’s still a great pound-for-pound defender and won’t break the bank at £1.7m. (Tip: the accent in his name means you should search for him through his club)
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Raul Albiol
Villarreal
At 37, Albiol still has some decent physical stats about him and he’s a defensive specialist, thanks to his 16 marking, 16 tackling and 16 positioning. He’ll cost you £3.8m.
David Lopez
Girona
A smart buy in both midfield and defence, Lopez is a really smart buy at just £2.3m. That’s a top signing in two different positions.
Felipe
Nottingham Forest
Felipe’s £4.2m price tag comes from his presence in the Premier League but it’s actually a pretty nice price for a player with 18 aggression and 16 marking.
Doria
Santos Laguna
Doria isn’t going to take over a top division anytime soon but he’s a reliable defender whose £1m price tag makes him a really smart buy for smaller teams trying to take the next step.
Luis Romo
Monterrey
Romo was an excellent bargain last season, and although he’s lost some of his value this year, he’s still worth a shot at £3.3m.
Nikola Milenkovic
Fiorentina
Milenkovic’s wages are hefty but not outrageous, just like his £16m asking price. The giant defender stands out with his 16 heading.
Nacho
R. Madrid
Nacho is an elite defender. He’s good enough for any team on the game but his status as a fringe player in Madrid sees…
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