By 90min | Created at 2024-09-27 14:10:20 | Updated at 2024-09-30 05:25:09
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Modern central defenders are almost unrecognisable from the imperious bruisers that marshalled backlines in the 20th century.
Contemporary centre-backs need to be comfortable in possession, defending on the halfway line and matching the speed and athleticism of opposition forwards. It's a role that demands a special skill set, one that few players possess.
However, there are some who thrive in the role of a modern central defender. Their blend of pace, physicality and technical ability makes them incredible assets - especially on video games like EA FC.
Here are the ten best centre-backs on EA FC 25 you can build your Ultimate Team or Career Mode squads around.
Bremer is a strong presence at the back / Marco Canoniero/GettyImages
9. Alessandro Bastoni - 87 OVR
Alessandro Bastoni has been upgraded / Marc Atkins/GettyImages
Marquinhos is still among the leading defenders / Xavier Laine/GettyImages
7. William Saliba - 87 OVR
William Saliba is a classy operator / Marco Canoniero/GettyImages
Irene Paredes is difficult to get past / Eric Alonso/GettyImages
5. Wendie Renard - 88 OVR
Wendie Renard is excellent for club and country / Eurasia Sport Images/GettyImages
Antonio Rudiger is integral at Real Madrid / David Ramos/GettyImages
3. Ruben Dias - 88 OVR
Ruben Dias is an old-school defender / Richard Sellers/Allstar/GettyImages
Maria Leon makes up a formidable Barca centre-back pair / Lyndsay Radnedge/ISI Photos/GettyImages
1. Virgil van Dijk - 89 OVR
Virgil van Dijk is still the best around / Image Photo Agency/GettyImages
