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The best centre-backs you can buy in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team
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Centre-backs are the pillars of an effective and solid starting line-up, so it's important that you know about the top-tier players in this position in FIFA 22.
Building a team from scratch after the release of a new FIFA game is not an easy task, especially when there are a limited number of players in the market.
That's why it's important that you know the top tier players for every position in FIFA 22's FUT mode. This will keep you one step ahead of the competition and you'll be able to build a well-rounded and dominant team.
Of course, no team is complete without a set of reliable and strong central defenders to prevent any dangerous attacks from the opposition and sharpen their attack.
So now FIFA 22 is finally here, and below we've showcased the fastest and best meta center backs based on their in-game ratings.
The best central defenders in FIFA 22
When choosing a centre-back for your team, you must prioritize strength, tackle, passing, and of course, enough pace when needed.
Finding this combination of player stats can be tricky, but luckily we've put together two lists. One will be ranked by the best meta centre-backs, while the other will highlight the fastest players in position.
Keep in mind that each of these lists will be updated regularly.
The best meta center backs to buy in FIFA 22
Meta centre-backs are incredibly expensive in the Ultimate Team market.
These players will be worth a lot as they are guaranteed to form a strong defensive unit.
However, if you have free money, it is a worthy investment that will not let you down.
The fastest center backs to buy in FIFA 22
Finding fast-paced centre-backs can be difficult as there are so few of them.
While most centre-backs rely more on strength than pace, having some speed in your backline can make a huge difference when defending against top level attacking players.
| Player name | Rating OVR | Speed | Club | Price |
| Jeremiah St. Iust | 76 | 91 | FSV Mainz 05 | 1,000 – 2,000 |
| Maxence Lacroix | 79 | 88 | Wolfsburg | 1,000 – 2,000 |
| Lukas Klostermann | 80 | 85 | RB Leipzig | 1,000 – 2,000 |
| Eder Gabriel Militao | 82 | 83 | Real Madrid | 2,000 – 2,400 |
| Ben Godfrey | 77 | 83 | Everton | 1,700 – 2,200 |
| Yurrien Timber | 75 | 83 | ajax | 1,300 – 1,600 |
| Richie De Laet | 75 | 83 | Royal Antwerp FC | 1,000 – 1,200 |
| Jason Denyaer | 80 | 83 | Lyons | 1,500 – 2,000 |
| Yosko Guardial | 75 | 83 | RB Leipzig | 1,100 – 1,500 |
| Fikayo Tomori | 79 | 82 | Milan | 2,000 – 2,300 |
| Raphael Varane | 86 | 82 | Manchester United | 80,000 – 110,000 |
| Manuel Akanji | 80 | 81 | Borussia Dortmund | 1,300 – 1,500 |
| Lucas Verissimo | 79 | 81 | Benfica | 1,000 – 1,300 |
| marquinhos | 87 | 81 | PSG | 50,000 – 70,000 |
| Presnel Kimpembe | 83 | 81 | PSG | 10,000 – 18,000 |
| Kalidou Koulibali | 86 | 81 | Naples | 13,000 – 14,000 |
| Joe Gomez | 82 | 81 | Liverpool | 2,000 – 2,200 |
| Costas Manolas | 83 | 81 | Naples | 1,400 – 1,700 |
| Dayot Upamecano | 82 | 81 | Bavaria Munich | 1,500 – 2,000 |
| Jules Kunde | 83 | 81 | Sevilla | 2,900 – 3,300 |
| Roger Ibanez da Silva | 77 | 81 | FC Roma | 3,500 – 5,000 |
| Milan Skrinyar | 86 | 80 | Inter Milan | 13,000 – 14,500 |
| Pepe | 82 | 80 | FC Porto | 1,200 – 2,000 |
So these are our lists of the best and fastest centre-backs to pick up in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team.
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