The best defenders in EA FC 24. Check out the best CBs, RBs, LBs and also RWBs and LWBs in the new FIFA 24.
EA FC 24 will be released soon. We've already reported on the best forwards and midfielders in the new FIFA. In this article, we'll show you the best defenders in EA FC 24.
Virgil van Dijk and Rúben Dias naturally stand out in this list, but you probably expected that. In addition to the players with the highest ratings, we also want to introduce you to some lower-rated but still outstanding players who will be valuable at the start of EA FC 24 Ultimate Team.
And speaking of the start, we have just the thing for you to ensure a perfect start in EA FC 24 Ultimate Team:
EA FC 24: The Best Defenders for Ultimate Team
Women are also among the best players in EA FC 24 Ultimate Team. Here, you can check out the Top 10 female players. There are some extremely versatile players in the new women's leagues who will undoubtedly make it into your team, especially in the first few weeks. A good example is Fridolina Rolfö, who can link up excellently with Alexia Putellas, forming the backbone of a strong team.
In our lists, we distinguish between the best players for Ultimate Team and the highly rated cards that you can afford at the beginning of FUT. You'll find the slightly more affordable alternatives further down in the article.
The Best and Most Expensive Defenders in EA FC 24
Here are the best and most expensive defenders in EA FC 24.
| PLAYER | CLUB | OVR | PACE |
| Virgil van Dijk | FC Liverpool | 89 | 78 |
| Rúben Dias | Manchester City | 89 | 62 |
| Maria Pilar León Cebrián | FC Barcelona | 89 | 75 |
| Fridolina Rolfö | FC Barcelona | 87 | 82 |
| Selma Bacha | Olympique Lyon | 86 | 87 |
| Ashley Lawrence | FC Chelsea | 86 | 86 |
| Éder Militão | Real Madrid | 86 | 85 |
| Ronald Araujo | FC Barcelona | 86 | 79 |
| Sakina Karchaoui | PSG | 86 | 89 |
| Jules Koundé | FC Barcelona | 85 | 84 |
| Antonio Rüdiger | Real Madrid | 85 | 82 |
| Kyle Walker | Manchester City | 84 | 90 |
| Alphonso Davies | FC Bayern München | 83 | 95 |
| Jeremie Frimpong | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 83 | 94 |
These are the best gold cards you can get in FUT. It doesn't get any better. The prices of these players will be sky-high, so you won't get them in the first weeks – unless you have incredible pack luck or invest in FIFA Points, which we don't recommend at this point.
In this list, we also find many FC Barcelona players; you'll be playing against the Catalans only in Ultimate Team.
Otherwise, we have classics like Walker, Araujo, and Militão on the list, whom we already know as OP players from past FIFA editions.
The Best Defender in EA FC 24
- Name: Virgil van Dijk
- Position: CB
- Club: FC Liverpool
- OVR: 89
- Pace: 78
- Shooting: 60
- Passing: 71
- Dribbling: 72
- Defending: 89
- Physical: 86
The Best Cheap OP Defenders in EA FC 24
The players on this list are expected to not be as expensive as the best ones, yet they offer excellent value for money:
| PLAYER | CLUB | OVR | PACE |
Micky van de Ven | Tottenham | 78 | 85 |
| Kalidou Koulibaly | Al Hilal | 84 | 76 |
| Alejandro Grimaldo | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 84 | 87 |
| Min Jae Kim | FC Bayern München | 84 | 80 |
| Dominique Janssen | FC Chelsea | 83 | 78 |
| Ferland Mendy | Real Madrid | 82 | 92 |
| Nahuel Molina | Atlético Madrid | 82 | 85 |
| Roger Ibañez | Al Ahli | 80 | 85 |
| Fran García | Real Madrid | 79 | 89 |
Micky van de Ven will be one of the most sought-after center-backs due to his speed, Premier League affiliation, and good nationality. With Koulibaly and Ibañez, you could theoretically go into the Saudi League, which could be OP.
You'll always find Ferland Mendy on these lists; his value could be over 100,000 coins at the start of EA FC 24.
These are the best and most expensive defenders in EA FC 24. We'll also present you with good and affordable starter teams, so stay tuned!