FC 24 LALIGA DEFENDERS

The Best Centre Backs

The presence of skilled central defenders in front of a goalkeeper greatly facilitates their task. These defenders play a crucial role in preventing the opposing team from approaching your team’s goal in a dangerous manner.

Two attributes are particularly significant for central defenders: defending and physicality. A player with strong defending abilities has a higher likelihood of successfully dispossessing opponents and preventing them from reaching the penalty area. The physical attribute measures the players’ ability to use their bodies effectively in winning possession.

Rating

Defending

Physical

Pace

Rating

Éder Militão	86
Ronald Araujo	86
Antonio Rüdiger	85
Jules Koundé	85
David Alaba	85
José María Giménez	83
Nacho Fernández	83
Andreas Christensen	83
Fernando	82
Iñigo Martínez	82
Mario Hermoso	82
Stefan Savić	82
Robin Le Normand	82
David García	82
Reinildo	81
Yeray	81
Raúl Albiol	81
Zubeldia	80
Luiz Felipe	80
Nemanja Gudelj	80

Defending

Éder Militão 86	86
Ronald Araujo 86	86
Jules Koundé 85	86
David Alaba 85	85
José María Giménez 83	85
Andreas Christensen 83	85
Stefan Savić 82	85
Raúl Albiol 81	85
Antonio Rüdiger 85	84
Robin Le Normand 82	84
David García 82	83
Yeray 81	83
Nacho Fernández 83	82
Fernando 82	82
Iñigo Martínez 82	82
Mario Hermoso 82	82
Edgar 79	82
Luiz Felipe 80	81
Juan Foyth 80	81
Azpilicueta 79	81

Physical

Joseph Aidoo 79	88
Antonio Rüdiger 85	86
Nemanja Gudelj 80	85
Marcão 78	85
Ronald Araujo 86	84
Renato Tapia 78	84
Aridane 76	84
Martin Valjent 77	83
Éder Militão 86	82
José María Giménez 83	82
Fernando 82	81
Zubeldia 80	81
Eric Curbelo 76	81
Jules Koundé 85	80
Nacho Fernández 83	80
Stefan Savić 82	80
Iñigo Martínez 82	80
César Montes 77	80
Robin Le Normand 82	79
Mario Hermoso 82	79

Pace

Éder Militão 86	85
Jules Koundé 85	84
Reinildo 81	84
Eric Curbelo 76	84
Antonio Rüdiger 85	82
Ronald Araujo 86	79
David Alaba 85	79
Nacho Fernández 83	75
Mario Hermoso 82	75
Joseph Aidoo 79	75
Vivian 79	75
Zubeldia 80	72
Luiz Felipe 80	72
José María Giménez 83	71
Iñigo Martínez 82	71
Juan Foyth 80	71
Marc Bartra 79	71
Unai Núñez 77	69
Çağlar Söyüncü 77	69
Renato Tapia 78	68

Global Overview (CB)

Finding a quality center-back in LaLiga is not a challenge, as there are numerous excellent options available. For the best choice, Éder Militão stands out. Antonio Rüdiger and Koundé are also strong contenders due to their pace and defensive prowess.

Ronald Araújo and David Alaba provide excellent alternatives, especially for those with budget constraints. Araújo excels in physicality, while Alaba is better with the ball on his feet.

For even more budget-friendly choices, consider Reinildo or José María Giménez.

Top 10 CBs

1	Éder Militão
2	Jules Koundé
3	Antonio Rüdiger
4	Ronald Araujo
5	David Alaba
6	Reinildo
7	José María Giménez
8	Mario Hermoso
9	Nacho Fernández
10	Eric Curbelo

The Best Right Backs

The role of LaLiga right backs is similar to their counterparts on the opposite flank. Their primary objective is to make it challenging for opposing wingers and actively contribute to their team’s offensive strategies.

Defending and pace are crucial attributes for any right back in the Spanish League. As defenders, they need to possess strong defensive abilities to minimize the risk of conceding goals.

Given the nature of play on the flanks, which tends to be faster than the central areas of the field, right backs need to be quick, capable of both defensive and attacking movements, and able to penetrate the opposition’s defenses. They play a vital role in supporting the team’s overall gameplay.

Rating

Defending

Pace

Rating

João Cancelo	86
Ronald Araujo	86
Jules Koundé	85
Marcos Llorente	84
Nacho Fernández	83
Nahuel Molina	82
Carvajal	82
Lucas Vázquez	81
Balde	81
Hamari Traoré	80
De Marcos	80
Sergi Roberto	80
Jesús Navas	80
Arnau Martínez	80
Juan Foyth	80
Aritz Elustondo	80
Azpilicueta	79
Moncayola	78
Pablo Maffeo	78
Héctor Bellerín	78

Defending

Jules Koundé 85	86
Ronald Araujo 86	86
Nacho Fernández 83	82
Juan Foyth 80	81
Azpilicueta 79	81
João Cancelo 86	80
Aritz Elustondo 80	80
Marcos Llorente 84	78
Nahuel Molina 82	78
De Marcos 80	77
Carvajal 82	77
Aïssa Mandi 76	77
Jesús Navas 80	76
Damián Suárez 77	76
Arnau Martínez 80	76
Eric Curbelo 76	76
Sergi Roberto 80	75
Hamari Traoré 80	75
Balde 81	75
Pablo Maffeo 78	75

Pace

Balde 81	91
Thierry Correia 77	90
Marcos Llorente 84	89
Nahuel Molina 82	85
Aitor Ruibal 76	84
Jules Koundé 85	84
Eric Curbelo 76	84
Carvajal 82	82
Jesús Navas 80	82
Hamari Traoré 80	82
Pablo Maffeo 78	82
João Cancelo 86	81
Lucas Vázquez 81	81
Iván Balliu 77	81
Héctor Bellerín 78	81
Odriozola 76	80
Odriozola 76	80
De Marcos 80	79
Ronald Araujo 86	79
Arnau Martínez 80	79

Global Overview (RB, RWB)

Koundé and Marcos Llorente, despite not being natural fullbacks, perform exceptionally well in this role. They offer speed, strength, and excellent dribbling skills. However, their price tags may lead you to consider other players for this position. Additionally, Koundé is often preferred in the center of defense.

In our view, Molina, Cancelo, and Balde are the top alternatives. Curbelo is also a viable choice, particularly if you’re looking to save coins.

For a more defensively-oriented option, consider Ronald Araújo. His limited passing and dribbling abilities, coupled with his high defensive work rate, make him a solid choice for a purely defensive role.

The 10 RBs/RWBs

1	Jules Koundé
2	Marcos Llorente
3	João Cancelo
4	Nahuel Molina
5	Balde
6	Ronald Araujo
7	Eric Curbelo
8	Carvajal
9	Thierry Correia
10	Nacho Fernández

The Best Left Backs

The role of left backs in LaLiga is similar to their counterparts on the opposite side. They strive to make it difficult for opposing wingers and actively participate in their team’s offensive strategies.

Defending and speed are essential attributes for any left back in LaLiga.

As defenders, left backs need to possess strong defensive abilities to minimize the team’s vulnerability to conceding goals. Given the faster pace of play on the flanks compared to the center of the field, left backs must be quick, adept at both defensive and attacking movements, and contribute to the overall team gameplay through their incisive runs and defensive contributions.

Rating

Defending

Pace

Rating

João Cancelo	86
David Alaba	85
Marcos Acuña	85
Yannick Carrasco	84
Nacho Fernández	83
Ferland Mendy	82
Javi Galán	82
Gayà	82
Eduardo Camavinga	82
Balde	81
Reinildo	81
Kieran Tierney	80
Saúl	80
Yuri Berchiche	79
Marcos Alonso	79
Alfonso Espino	78
Fran García	78
Pablo Maffeo	78
Pedraza	78
Johan Mojica	77

Defending

David Alaba 85	85
Nacho Fernández 83	82
Marcos Acuña 85	81
Daley Blind 77	81
João Cancelo 86	80
Reinildo 81	80
Javi Galán 82	79
Gayà 82	78
Marcos Alonso 79	78
Ferland Mendy 82	77
Saúl 80	77
Eduardo Camavinga 82	76
Kieran Tierney 80	76
Yuri Berchiche 79	76
Diego Rico 77	76
Diego Rico 77	76
Jaume Costa 77	76
Rubén Duarte 75	76
Balde 81	75
Alfonso Espino 78	75

Pace

Ferland Mendy 82	92
Balde 81	91
Adrià Pedrosa 76	90
Fran García 78	89
Yannick Carrasco 84	88
Johan Mojica 77	88
Alfonso Espino 78	87
Reinildo 81	84
Pablo Maffeo 78	82
João Cancelo 86	81
Javi Galán 82	81
Gayà 82	81
Kieran Tierney 80	80
Yuri Berchiche 79	80
Pedraza 78	80
David Alaba 85	79
Eduardo Camavinga 82	79
Miranda 77	79
Alberto Moreno 76	79
Marcos Acuña 85	75

Global Overview (LB, LWB)

If you’re looking for the best option, Ferland Mendy is the one to go for. He’s the fastest and strongest left-back in Spain, boasting five weak foot stars and four-star skills. His high/high work rate and stamina are also impressive. However, his exceptional qualities come at a higher price compared to other left-backs.

Another excellent choice is Alaba, although you might prefer to use him as a center-back.

While not as fast as Cancelo, Marcos Acuña has the highest face stats among left-backs worldwide, making him a valuable option for specific situations

The 10 LBs/LWBs

1	Ferland Mendy
2	David Alaba
3	João Cancelo
4	Marcos Acuña
5	Eduardo Camavinga
6	Reinildo
7	Balde
8	Gayà
9	Alfonso Espino
10	Javi Galán