Top 10 best defenders on EA 24

• A rock-solid defense is crucial when playing Ultimate Team or Career Mode on EA FC Sports 24
• Mapi Leon, Ruben Dias and Virgil van Dijk are the three highest rated defenders in the game
• The three have an overall rating of 89

A rock-solid defense is crucial when playing EA 24, which is why you need to have the best defenders on your team.

If you’re not careful, picking a centre-back with the wrong qualities and adding to your Ultimate Team or Career Mode could make you concede early in a match. So, whether you’re looking for a strong centre-back or a rapid defender to thwart counterattacks, read on because we got the information you need. Here are the best defenders on EA 24.

1. Mapi Leon – OVR 89

Mapi Leon, the stalwart of FC Barcelona Femini’s backline, is the best defender in EA Sports FC 24 with an overall rating of 89. Leon’s individual rating for defending is 90, which is higher than that of many other defenders in the game.

With the inclusion of female footballers in EA FC Ultimate Team, it means that you can add Mapi Leon to your squad. She will be as effective as the male defenders.

2. Ruben Dias – OVR 89

Ruben Dias. Photo/ Premier League.

Despite missing a few league games due to injury, Ruben Dias played a major role as Manchester City won the UEFA Champions League. His defending prowess helped City win Europe’s biggest title and as a result, he is one of the best defenders on EA 24.

Ruben Dias’ overall rating on the game is 89. The Portugal international has impressive stats, with his defending being 89 and physical being 87.

3. Virgil van Dijk – OVR 89

Virgil van Dijk has starred in the Premier League for some time now. Just like Mapi Leon and Ruben Dias, the Liverpool centre-back has an overall rating of 89. Van Dijk’s individual rating for defending is 89 and physical 86. He is that one centre-back you need to have when playing Career Mode or Ultimate Team.

Virgil van Dijk. Photo/ MMOPixel.com.

4. Wendie Renard – OVR 88

With an overall rating of 88, Wendie Renard is one of the best defenders on EA 24. The French centre-back plays for Olympique Lyon and has been one of the best female footballers in the world for some time now. Her individual rating for defending in 91 and physical is 84. Renard is currently 33 years old.

5. Irene Paredes – OVR 88

Irene Paredes is a Spanish centre-back who plays for FC Barcelona Femini. The 32-year-old is one of the key players in Barca’s squad and has been crucial at the heart of defense. Her overall rating is 88. Paredes’ individual rating for defending is 89. Whereas her attacking work rate is medium, her defensive work rate is high.

6. Marquinhos –OVR 87

With an overall rating of 87, Marquinhos is one of the best defenders on EA 24. The Brazilian centre-back plays for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and has been a key player for the team for the past few years.

7. Lucy Bronze – OVR 87

For those not familiar with the name Lucy Bronze, she is a pro footballer from England who plays for FC Barcelona Femini. Bronze is a right back and one of the best in the position. Her overall rating on EA Sports FC 24 is 87.

8. Fridolina Rolfo – OVR 87

Just like Marquinhos and Lucy Bronze, Fridolina Rolfo has an overall rating of 87. She is another FC Barcelona Femini player in our list of best defenders in the game. Rolfo plays as a left back and is known for her amazing technical skills, passing, first touch and quick steps.

9. Ronald Araujo – OVR 86

Ronald Araujo is the first La Liga player on our list of the best defenders on EA 24. The FC Barcelona man plays as a centre-back and has an overall rating of 86. Considering his amazing attributes such as defending, pace, jumping and strength, Araujo is one of the defenders you need to have on your team when playing Career Mode or Ultimate Team.

10. Eder Militao – OVR 86

Eder Militao. Photo/ Football Transfers.

Just like Ronald Araujo, Eder Militao is one of the nine defenders who have an overall rating of 86 in EA Sports FC 24. The other defenders with the same rating are Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joao Cancelo, Andrew Robertson, Matthijs de Ligt, Ashley Lawrence, Selma Bacha and Sakina Karchaoui.