FC 24 Best Centre Backs (CB) to sign in Career Mode

To win trophies you need a solid defence, so finding the FC 24 Best CB to marshall your back-line will be essential in Career Mode. So much is asked of a centre-back nowadays. Not only do they need to be solid defensively with great strength and aerial prowess, but top pace and ability on the ball are now must-have attributes!

If you can find all of that in one player then you will be laughing with a rock at the back! Bring in the best around for your FC 24 Career Mode save. Check out the best CB ratings in EA FC 24 below and what centre-backs you should sign in Career Mode.

Best CB in FC 24

Here are the top-rated centre-backs (CB) available in FC 24 Career Mode and offline modes:

Player	Club	Age	Contract	Value	Wage	Overall	Potential
Ruben Dias	Manchester City	26	2027	£90.5M	£213k	89	90
Virgil van Dijk	Liverpool	31	2025	£59.9M	£187k	89	89
Marquinhos	PSG	29	2028	£62.5M	£119k	87	88
Ronald Araujo	Barcelona	24	2026	£79.1M	£149k	86	91
Eder Militao	Real Madrid	25	2028	£68M	£179k	86	89
Alessandro Bastoni	Inter	24	2028	£62.5M	£81k	85	90
Matthijs de Ligt	Bayern Munich	23	2027	£59.1M	£65k	85	89
Jules Kounde	Barcelona	24	2027	£59.1M	£136k	85	89
John Stones	Manchester City	29	2026	£42.1M	£153k	85	86
David Alaba	Real Madrid	31	2026	£31.5M	£170k	85	85
Antonio Rudiger	Real Madrid	30	2026	£37.4M	£170k	85	85
William Saliba	Arsenal	22	2027	£49.7M	£102k	84	89
Fikayo Tomori	AC Milan	25	2027	£44.6M	£71k	84	88
Bremer	Juventus	26	2027	£41.7M	£115k	84	87
Lisandro Martinez	Manchester United	25	2027	£42.1M	£119k	84	87
Gabriel	Arsenal	25	2027	£40M	£111k	84	86
Kim Min Jae	Bayern Munich	26	2028	£39.1M	£70k	84	86
Aymeric Laporte	Al Nassr	29	2026	£33.2M	£55k	84	85
Kalidou Koulibaly	Al Hilal	32	2026	£23.4M	£53k	84	84
Raphael Varane	Manchester United	30	2024	£29.3M	£123k	84	84

Ruben Dias – 89 Overall

There is a two-way tie at the top of the FC 24 Best CBs list. Premier League stars Ruben Dias and Virgil van Dijk share an 89 OVR, making them the highest-rated central defenders in the game. However, the Manchester City man has the potential to go one better, up to a 90 OVR! He is still relatively young for a centre-back, at 26, meaning you can go plenty of seasons with him at the heart of your defence.

Virgil van Dijk – 89 Overall

The Dutchman is still regarded as the best CB to use in-game, although he is already at the peak of his powers. Nevertheless, you should still be able to get three or four seasons out of him at his best. Virgil van Dijk is so dominant physically, in the air, and when tackling, he can sometimes prove impossible to pass! Importantly, the Liverpool man has the Aerial+, Anticipate, Bruiser, Block, and Jockey PlayStyles, making him a unit at the back.

Ronald Araujo – 86 Overall

Barcelona colossus Ronald Araujo received a big upgrade this season and has the best potential of anyone in the position, with a 91 POT. He is certainly one for the future, but is good enough to start for nearly any team in the land too!

Jules Kounde – 85 Overall

Araujo’s Barca teammate Jules Kounde is another top player in the position, but can also fill in at RB. Kounde is pacey and has great dribbling abilities for a CB. However, at 5’11”, he isn’t as imposing aerially as others around.

William Saliba – 84 Overall

Arsenal man-mountain William Saliba is another player we want to highlight. At just 22 years old, if you sign him early then he can marshall your defence for over a decade. He has all the attributes you would want for a solid CB and could be the natural successor to van Dijk in the game.

If you are looking to sign a younger centre-back in Career Mode, take a look at our Best Young CB and Wonderkid CB lists to secure yourself a top talent for years to come.

Looking for the best players in other positions on the field? Check out our lists of all the top-rated players covering every position:

• Best GK
• Best LB
• Best RB
• Best CDM
• Best CM
• Best CAM
• Best Wingers
• Best ST

FC 24 Best CB FAQs

Who is the best CB in FC 24?

Ruben Dias and Virgil van Dijk are the highest-rated centre-backs in FC 24, both with an 89 OVR.

What CB has the highest potential in FC 24?

Ronald Araujo is the centre-back with the highest potential rating in FC 24 Career Mode, with a 91 POT.

Who has the best tackling in FC 24?

Ruben Dias and Virgil van Dijk both have 91 Standing Tackle, making them the best at this sort of tackling in the game. However, Marquinhos has 89 Standing Tackle and 88 Sliding Tackle, making him the best at both types.