Fifa 21 - Best and Cheapest Young Defenders
Let's take a look at the best young defenders you can buy for little money in Fifa 21.
The best defenders in FIFA 21 coins are of great importance, but they are not cheap. Playing at Liverpool means you'll have the hulking Virgil Van Dijk to solidify everything, and playing at a level other than the very top means you might have to turn to wonder-guy defenders instead, who so far not heard yet.
In truth, there is far more satisfaction in developing a young player and transforming him into a top talent in FIFA 21 than simply buying Koulibaly. With the right development plan and enough playing time, these young defenders can truly become some of the best in the game. None of them are expensive, they all cost you less than 5 million euros to buy them directly or by activating their release clauses.
Here are the best and cheapest wizard defenders in FIFA 21, which includes the CB, RB and LB positions.
FIFA 21: BEST YOUNG DEFENDERS
JOSHA WAGNNOMAN (RB)
Age 19
Rating: 69
Potential: 85
Nationality: German
Current club: Hamburger SV
Cost: 2,1 million euros
Everything a modern defender should be, Josha Wagnoman is absolutely quick as he bombards up and down the right flank like a full back who is a bit lacking in defense. However, as with all miracle children, it is worth working on.
With a 90 sprint speed and decent if not great ball handling skills, Wagnoman could even get winger training if you need wing cover. However, stick with him at right back, include him in your development plan to improve his defensive stats, and you'll soon see him become one of the best right backs in the entire game.
ARMEL BELLA-COTTCHUP (CB)
Age 18
Rating: 62
Potential: 82
Nationality: German
Current club: VFL Bochum
Cost: 575 000 €
Constantly linked with a move from Hamburg in the 2020/21 summer transfer window, Bella-Kotchap is a defender whose name is constantly growing. He should also be the first on your list of targets as soon as you start a new career save - this person will turn into a brick wall.
Fast with a very good jump for a CB, Bella-Kotchup is not really good at his job (defense) when it comes to his stats. However, when he is only 18 years old, this is all that can be worked on by taking the time to play and showing a little patience. Consider signing him to start on your minor league team and reap the rewards as he quickly improves and excels.
YOSHKO GUARDIOL (CB)
Age 18
Rating: 69
Potential: 86
Nationality: Croatia
Current club: Dynamo Zagreb
Cost: 2 million euros
Joshko Guardiol has every chance of becoming one of the strongest CBs in world football, and in FIFA 21 he is practically for nothing. Just by looking at his attributes, you can already tell that the Russian has something special - he could probably do his job as the fourth choice of a central defender for one of the best teams.
But with the possibility of reaching an 86 rating provided he gets enough playing time, Guardiol is worth every penny if you're a minor league team looking for a good deal. He could become a club mascot based on his impressive strength and speed, despite being barely of the age to drink. He has already signed a pre-contract agreement with RB Leipzig for next season.
BRIGHT ARRAY-MBI (CB/LB)
Age 17
Rating: 60
Potential: 86
Nationality: German
Current club: Bayern II
Cost: 425 000 €
The conveyor belt of talent at Bayern Munich means they just keep bringing out the best talent, but not everyone can make it into the first team. That's probably why you can pick up Bright Arrey-Mbi for just a million euros when you first start playing FIFA 21.
While Arrey-Mby isn't blessed with electric pace (and therefore probably not the best choice for a left-back), he's already turning into a brick wall defensively. Already with 71 strength and 78 jumps by the age of 18, use the development plan to turn Arreia-Mbi into one of the best serious centre-backs in the game in just a few years.
LEONIDAS STERGIOU (CB)
Age 18
Rating: 67
Potential: 86
Nationality: Swiss
Current club: St. Gallen
Cost: 1,5 million euros
Either something is wrong with FIFA 21, or someone's scouts at a top club just aren't paying enough attention to Leonidas Stergiou. At 18, the Swiss centre-back has everything he needs to become one of the world's greatest defenders - and he can be yours in FIFA 21 for just €3,1 million.
The most interesting thing that catches the eye in his qualities is, oddly enough, his jumps. Despite being "only" 5ft 11", Stergiou has 85 jumps to make up for it, not to mention his strength at 74 and solid defensive qualities overall. Future star.
LUCA NETZ (LB)
Age 17
Rating: 63
Potential: 86
Nationality: German.
Current club: Hertha Berlin.
Cost: 750 000 €
Just in case you need some more proof that the future of German football is unbelievably bright, here comes Luka Netz from Hertha. Even though he is only 17 years old, he does not excel in any department, but he is already good at tackling and dribbling and will only get better.
However, his speed can be a bit of a concern, especially in the cornerback era, as he's 6ft 2in - a bit tall compared to his peers. However, put him in the offensive wide back development plan and watch him grow into one of the best young defenders in FIFA 21 in a few short years. He can also play quite comfortably on the wing if needed.
O. REKIK
Age 17
Rating: 63
Potential: 85
Nationality: Holland.
Current club: Hertha Berlin.
Cost: 775 000 €
Not only Bayern have a strong defensive future in the Bundesliga. The aforementioned Luca Netz, as well as Omar Rekik, could become Hertha's defense stalwarts over time - unless, of course, you buy Rekik for just €2,1m.
The 6'1" young Dutchman with an impressive tackling record will be a great CB in a few years based on his performance in FIFA 21. Although strong and fast, he definitely lacks in possession quality, although there's nothing he can't do fix by putting him in the ball-playing quarterback development plan for several years. Not to be confused with his brother Karim who also plays for Hertha in CB.
FIFA 21 is now available for PC, PS4 and Xbox One. A Legacy version is also available for Switch.