Once again, Matthijs de Ligt is the best young CB to sign in Career Mode. Still only 24, he has moved from Ajax to Juventus, to FIFA 24 Coins Bayern Munich, learning his trade from some of the best around. A leader at the back with incredible strength, very few attackers will be able to push him off the ball.

If Arsenal plans on another title challenge then William Saliba will need to stay fit throughout the season. The towering Frenchman fits the bill of a meta CB, which will see him widely used at the start of Ultimate Team too. Fast, strong, defensively sound, with decent ball control and passing abilities, what more could you want?

Borussia Dortmund may have missed out on the Bundesliga title last season, but they have the players in their squad to keep challenging over the years. Nico Schlotterbeck is one of those, another CB who is quick, strong, good on the ball, and, most importantly, very capable at his defensive duties.

Sven Botman has been an inspired signing for Newcastle United and will be an essential component for another successful season. He goes about his work almost unnoticed, which makes him very effective. Strong and solid at the back, if you want a no-nonsense CB he could be the one for cheap EA FC Coins you.