FM24 Best CB to sign – Top young centre backs in Football Manager 2024

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The top five young CBs in FM24 are:

• Giorgio Scalvini –  Atalanta
• Levi Colwill – Chelsea
• Castello Lukeba – RB Leipzig
• Illia Zabaryni – Bournemouth
• Chadi Riad – Real Hispalis

In modern football, a good CB needs to have it all. Tough tackling, great jumping reach, pace to get back and the passing and vision to play out from the back. There’s not many players in FM24 that can do all of that, but with some incredibly talented youngsters coming through, you could net yourself a future world beater if you’ve got the cash.

We’ve put together a list of the best wonderkid centre backs in this years game. Most of these are already good enough to slot into the back line of all but the very best teams in the world, but every single one of them is destined to become world class eventually – let’s get into it.

FM24 Best CB to sign

Bringing in a top young CB in FM24 can sort your defence out for years. Obviously, you are looking for a top tackler who can battle it out with the biggest strikers. Pace and strength will also be key.

However, if you are looking to play out from the back, you will also need players with great composure, technique, and decision-making. We definitely ask a lot of our modern-day centre-backs!

FM24 top young Centre Backs

It’s not all about the biggest names in the game, with some of the talents listed below certain to make an impact in your save.

They won’t all be ones you’ve heard of, but these talents have more than enough in the tank to become important players for the future in FM24.

Giorgio Scalvini (Atalanta)

One of the finest wonderkids around in Football Manager 2023, you can be certain that Italian stallion Giorgio Scalvini will once again be amongst the very best in FM24. 

He is a player who is starting to showcase his talents in real life. Scalvini is set to star in the latest installment from Sports Interactive, likely possessing one of the best potential ability ratings for a centre back at the start of the game. 

Strong, quick, and a tough tackler, Scalvini has all the makings of a world-class defender. We think you should be putting yourself at the front of the queue to prize him away from Atalanta.

Levi Colwill (Chelsea)

Colwill starred for Brighton last season and now, back at parent club Chelsea, he’s showing himself to be one of the most exciting young defenders in world football. 

With his stock continually rising, Colwill will no doubt be one of the best defenders that money can buy in FM24. Even if his parent club is reluctant to see him leave! 

Perfect as an overlapping defender and possessing the much sought-after trait of being a left-footed defender, Colwill is worth every penny in Football Manager 2024.

Antonio Silva (Benfica)

A name that many people will be familiar with by now. Antonio Silva is flying at Benfica and is destined for a big move in the near future. 

Touted by some of the biggest clubs in the world, Silva has been a star in the Football Manager series for many years. His perfect blend of stats and high potential rating make him one of the best wonderkids seen in recent years. 

Football Manager 2024 may present Silva in his best form yet, with the defender having the current ability to match his potential. 

One to watch who may be a cheaper option than those mentioned above, this man should be going straight on your shortlist.

Luka Vuskovic (Tottenham)

We think the name Luka Vuskovic is going to be said a lot this year. The young Croatian defender is almost certain to become the next big defensive wonderkid in Football Manager 2024. 

His stock is so high that he’s recently agreed to join Tottenham, meaning he won’t be available to purchase straight away. 

However, as a loan option for lower league clubs and a potential one to watch, Vuskovic is a man that you need to keep a close eye on in FM24. 

On the rise and only 16, this young defender could be the latest star to rise from Croatia. 

Andrew Omobamidele (Nottingham Forrest)

Formerly of Norwich City, Andrew Omobamidele is a differential choice who could provide the perfect solution to your long-term defensive problem. 

The young Irish defender has recently moved to Nottingham Forest. This means he won’t be on offer during the first season in FM24.

However, with Forest continually flirting with the drop, we could see this young man become available on the cheap. Which means you should be quick to act!

Strong, quick, and capable with the ball at his feet, Omobamidele possesses similar traits to Colwill, but for a super-cut price.

What to look for in a good centre back in FM24

There are a few attributes that you’ll want from a good centre back in FM24. Naturally, tackling will be the first thing you look for, but there’s a lot more than that. Anticipation, aggression, heading, stamina, and work rate are some of the best attributes to look out for. As well as that, physical stats like jumping reach and strength, as well as a good height are a must if you want to defend from and score set pieces.

Lastly, if you want to play out from the back, make sure you have someone with good passing, vision and a good first touch too.