Having an important CB is one of the most important ways to win games in EA FC 24. Keeping the centre of the pitch locked down will prevent goals being conceded, and these players will help you do just that.
Take Virgil van Dijk, for instance. He has been one of the world's premier defenders for many years now, bolstering the heart of the Liverpool defense en route to Premier League and Champions League titles.
In EA SPORTS FC 24's Ultimate Team, finding these CBs and adding them to your squad is a surefire way of stopping your opponent when playing the different game modes. With players like these in your defense, controlling the box with his Aerial PlayStyle, you are surely going to get a few extra wins in the first Weekend League.
Van Dijk is one of many elite CBs in EA FC 24. Check out the list below for our top CBs of 2024, highlighting their upgraded overalls.
| Rank | Player Name | Club | Position | Overall | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Tarciane | Houston Dynamo | CB | 95 | 90 |
| #2 | William Saliba | Arsenal | CB | 95 | 93 |
| #3 | Rúben Dias | Manchester City | CB | 95 | 91 |
| #4 | Virgil van Dijk | Liverpool | CB | 93 | 83 |
| #5 | Paolo Maldini | ICON | CB | 92 | 85 |
| #6 | Lúcio | Serie A TIM | CB | 91 | 84 |
| #7 | Carlos Alberto | ICON | RB | 91 | 89 |
| #8 | Franco Baresi | ICON | CB | 91 | 73 |
| #9 | Cristian Romero | Spurs | CB | 90 | 82 |
| #10 | Lothar Matthäus | ICON | CM | 90 | 88 |
| #11 | Bobby Moore | ICON | CB | 90 | 70 |
| #12 | Rúben Dias | Manchester City | CB | 89 | 80 |
| #13 | Wendie Renard | OL | CB | 89 | 80 |
| #14 | Bremer | Juventus | CB | 89 | 85 |
CBs are critical to winning games in EA FC 24. You'll want to make sure you have two (or even three) quality CBs so there are no gaps in your backline.
If you are looking to find the best young players for your squad, make sure to check our list for the Best Wonderkids in EA FC 24.
