Each year when the ratings are announced, most people rush to see the ratings of strikers and wingers. However, no trophy-challenging team in real-life or FC 25 Coins is complete without solid, reliable center-backs. When deciding who to get at the back, FC players will be hoping to sign any of these highly rated center-backs.
David Alaba is one of the most versatile players at the top level today, as he can be a standout player at left-back, center-midfield, and, of course, at center-back. The Austrian made a name for himself at Bayern Munich, where he played for over a decade. He then swapped Germany for Spain in his move to Real Madrid on a free transfer, where he has been reliable member of the back line ever since.
If pace is anywhere near as important in FC 25 as it has been in previous games, then David Alaba will be an expensive option in Ultimate Team due to his 79 Acceleration and Sprint Speed.
Aymeric Laporte arrived at Manchester City in January 2022 after a potential deal with Southampton for Virgil van Dijk fell through (more on him later). Although it was clear that Liverpool got the better player, Aymeric Laporte quickly became an important part of Pep's side and played nearly every game in the 2022-19 Premier League season. Laporte's career took a dip after that, and he only played a total of 31 league games over the following two seasons.
However, the Span international has found his way back into the first team and was a key part of City's 2021-22 title winning season, earning the player an 86 rating.
Following a lengthy spell at Paris Saint-Germain, where he became recognized as one of the world's best central defenders, Thiago Silva made his way to cheap FIFA Coins the Premier League. The veteran defender wasted little time adjusting to the English division at Chelsea and is today considered, even at the age of 37. to be one of the league's very best center backs.