Real Madrid is lucky to have signed such an exceptional Fut 24 Coins player from Chelsea F.C. At 86 overall and the potential to move up to an 87 during Career Mode, Rudiger boasts high-quality stats that can only get better.The German center back has an intimidating 92 Aggression, making for some vicious tackles on the opposition. And with 91 Sprint Speed, Rudiger can catch up to some of the fastest strikers and wingers in the game.

3 Marquinhos, Paris Saint-Germain
Marquinhos is an amazing fit for any team in FC 24. You can use him in any mode, and he will always make a difference on defense and can even score goals. He has some of the highest defensive stats in the game.Related: FC 24: 10 Best Young Goalkeepers To Sign In Career Mode

His 89 Defending Average, 90 Marking, and 89 Tackling make you fully confident that you will win the ball back in your defensive third. His high Defensive Work Rate sees him put defending ahead of attacking. In Career Mode, he starts as an 88 and can reach a 90 overall over the span of a season or two.

2 Ruben Dias, Manchester City
One of the biggest names in the Premier League for the past two seasons is Ruben Dias. The Portuguese international won Manchester City Player of the Season in his debut 2020-2021 campaign, all as a center back.

He must have a unique skill set to pull that off, right? His 88 overall includes an 88 in Physicality and Defense. His ability to muscle opponents off the ball and put in a game-changing tackle just minutes after sets him apart from other defenders in the game.

1 Virgil Van Dijk, Liverpool F.C.
Perhaps the most prolific center back in modern-day soccer is Virgil van Dijk. Known for catapulting Liverpool into such a successful string of seasons over the past four years, van Dijk is the best defender in any FC 24 mode.

He maintains stable defensive positioning and is able to win the ball in cheap FC 24 Coins any area of the fieldndash;either in the box for a header or at midfield to stop a counterattack. Virgil van Dijk is one of those players you can count on to win you games on both sides of the pitch.