EA FC 24 Best defenders ranked: Ruben Dias, Van Dijk, Paredes, & more ratings

Ryan Lemay
Ruben DIas in FIFA 23

A rock-solid defense is crucial to any optimized team in EA FC 24, so pinpointing the best defenders is key, especially in the ultra-competitive Ultimate Team and Career Mode. Dive into EA Sports FC‘s best players to fortify your backline and keep the ball out of your end.

Whether you’re seeking a sturdy center-back or a rapid defender to thwart counterattacks, your choice in defense matters immensely.

If you are not careful, picking a CB with the wrong qualities could leave you a few goals down very early in a match.

Below, we’ve compiled a list of the best meta defenders in EA SPORTS FC 24 that you’ll want to use, whether that’s in offline or online modes.

Best defenders in EA FC 24

EA SPORTS FC cover star Haaland suurounded by other players
Looking for a top defender in EA FC 24? We’ve got you covered.

The following list contains the best defenders in EA Sports FC.

Player NameClubPositionRatingUpgrade/Downgrade
Mapi LeonBarcelonaCB89
Ruben Dias Man City CB89+1
Virgil Van Dijk Liverpool CB89-1
Irene ParedesBarcelonaCB88
Wendie RenardLyonCB88
Fridolina RolfoBarcelonaLB87
Lucy Bronze BarcelonaRB87
Marquinhos PSGCB87-1
Selma BachaLyonLB86
Matthias De LigtBayern CB86+1
Ronald Araujo BarcelonaCB86+3
Andrew RobertsonLiverpool LB86-1
Sakina KarchaouiPSGLB86
Eder MilitaoReal MadridCB86+2
Trent Alexander-ArnoldLiverpool RB86-1
Ashley LawrenceChelseaRB86
Joao CanceloMan City LB86-2
Marcos Acuna Sevilla LB85
David Alaba Real Madrid CB85-1
Alessandro Bastoni Inter MilanCB85+1
Ona BatlleBarcelonaRB85

More EA FC 24 player ratings

Three Liverpool defenders made the top 10 rankings despite an unusually leaky season for the usually stout group. The Reds conceded 47 goals compared to 26 in the year before. Despite a few slip-ups, Trent Alexander-Arnold eventually rounded back into his dominant form.

Ruben Dias missed a few league games due to injury, but he truly shined on Europe’s biggest stage in the Champions League.

Joao Cancelo was the highest-rated outside back in FIFA 23, though the creative fullback struggled to find his place in Man City and Bayern Munich this season.

So, there you have it. Those are the best defenders in EA Sports FC 24 – so make sure you get a few of them into your team. For more useful guides, check the list below:

EA FC 24 Best Strikers | EA FC 24 Web App guide | EA FC 24 Best Young Players | EA FC 24 Best Defenders | EA FC 24 Evolutions | EA FC 24 Crossplay | All EA FC 24 Teams | EA FC 24 Best Midfielders | EA FC 24 Fastest Players | EA FC 24 Pepsi Promo | EA FC 24 FUT Heroes

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