FM2024 Recommend Player_Defender

FM2024 Defender Players Recommend List Prospects

 

The role of a defernder in FM2024 is much more than just defending, it’s key part of controlling the flow of the game and keeping your team in the centre of the field. In this series in particular, their stats and tactical understanding are more important than ever thanks to the more sophisticated tactical system.

So who are the strongest defenders in FM2024 right now, and which prospects are a must-have for your long-term team? In this article, we’ve compiled a list of the top 10 defenders and top 20 prospects to keep an eye on in FM2024, but we’re only scratching the surface. For more details and a list of hidden prospects, check our the main article.

1. Top 10 Best Defender in FM2024

This list a selection of the strongest defenders in FM2024 right now, players who excel in real-life matches and who also have excellent stats in FM2024

- Ruben Dias (Manchester City)
Position : CB
Characteristics : Regarded as one of the most complete build-up centre-backs in modern football. Excellent defensive leadership and organisation

- Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)
Position : CB
Characteristics : Still one of the best defenders in the world. Strong physicality and aerial dominance are key.

- William Saliba (Arsenal)
Position : CB
Characteristics : strong in one-on-one defence with great speed and excellent tackling ability.

The list also includes Real Madrid’s Antonio Rudiger and Barcelona’s Ronald Araujo. But are you looking for a really strong defender in FM2024? Check out the rest of the blog for a detailed stat comparison of the top 10 and tips on how to sign them

2. Top up-and-coming defenders to watch out for in FM2024

Recruiting prospects is essential if you want to build a team for the long term, especially in FM2024, where players in their late teens and early 20s can often develop into world-class players in just a few years. Below are a few of the most promising prospects

- Lenny Yoro (Lille)
Position : CB
Characteristics : An ultra-athletic prospect who is on the radar of Europe’s big clubs, Possesses great speed and the ability to compete for aerial balls

- Anthony Silve (Benfica)
Position : CB
Characteristics : excellent tackling and build-up play, a key player in the next generation of the Portuguese national team.

- Pau Kubarsi (Barcelona)
Position : CB
Characteristics : The next generation of key defenders, still playing in the Barcelona first team at the tender age of 17

There are more than 20 fast-rising defensive prospects in FM2024. However, there are some players who can develop the fastest with specific training methods and tactical deployment. You can find out about these hidden prospects in the main body of the blog

3. How to build a strong defender in FM2024

Building a strong defence isn’t just about assembling good players, it’s also about setting up the right tactics. To get the most out of your defence in FM2024, you need to consider a few points

- Centre-back combination : ideally, one player with good build-up ability and the other with strong physicality

- Setting up your defence : Depending on the opposition’s tactics, you’ll need to flex between a high and low defence.

- Selecting a marking style : a combination of players with strong man-to-man marking and players who can cover space.

In addition to these, you can use hidden tactical settings and training tips to create a stronger defence. Check out the main body of the blog for more information

Conclusion
Defence is just as important as offence when it comes to building a strong team in FM2024, especially as the FM series is all about the long term, so it’s essential to have not only the best defenders of the moment, but also the best prospects for the future.

The players in this post are all proven players.
However, we’ve saved the really important information for the main body of the blog. If you want to get your defence right in FM2024, you’ll need to read the rest of this blog for more information.

FM2024 Best Defender List