

Matthijs de Light is a name that readers of gossip columns will be familiar with – the teenager is constantly linked with moves to Europe’s elite clubs. The defender becomes a regular starter for Uruguay almost immediately and earns the captaincy at club RB Leipzig due to his high leadership and bravery stats. Marcelo Saracchi, RB LeipzigĪvailable for roughly £15m in the first season of the game, he can be utilised as an attacking wing-back due to his high pace, crossing and exceptional work rate. The Italian can be signed for £15m after one season – a pricetag which doubles and then some after three seasons. Players who opt for five at the back will find an excellent left-wing back in Telles who holds strong pace, crossing, natural fitness and work rate. Alex Telles, PortoĪlready well established in Porto’s first team, Alex Telles matures into one of the best left backs in the game after just a couple of seasons.

Hans Hateboer is part of a crop of top quality Dutch defenders who quickly become sought after by Europe’s elite clubs.īlessed with bags of pace, Hateboer is typically valued at £20m after a couple of seasons despite being available for a fraction of that price during the 2018/19 season. His heading, passing, tackling, jumping and pace all develop into the high teens, and after two seasons the Italian’s pricetag inflates to well over £60m. If you can persuade the Old Lady of Turin to part with this 23-year-old defender, you will have your hands on possibly the best centre-back in the game. Daniel Rugani, Juventus Daniele Rugani quickly grows into one of the games best defenders (Photo: Getty) He typically goes for £20m during the first season, but sees his value double to the £40m mark after two or three seasons. The Norwegian possesses quality heading, tackling, positioning and work rate, as well as strong passing stats making him an ideal centre-back. Kristoffer Ajer, CelticĪ well-known name north of the border, Kristoffer Ajer is currently part of Brendan Rodgers’ Celtic squad. You could certainly do worse than Colombian Jhon Lucumi, who typically goes for less than £3m and boasts strong physical stats, along with impressive positioning, determination and tackling. Looking for a solid centre-back for a bargain price? Pick up the left back for around £20m (if you have the budget) at the start of the game, and watch his price inflate dramatically.
