BEST FIFA 23 Center Backs [Highest Rated]

Since the release of FIFA 23, players are excited to try out the game and experience its latest game modes with their favorite teams and players. With so many options available, players often get confused about which players are the best option to pick for a specific position. Well, in today’s guide I will look into some of the best center backs in FIFA 23 that you can sign in to your team. So, stay with me to make an impeccable team.

Quick look at the comparison between some of the Best CBs in FIFA 23:

Virgil Van Dijk (90)

Van Dijk is the highest-rated center back in the game. After joining Liverpool back in 2018, he has been representing it since and has never failed to show its potential on the field. He dominates the center-back position and tackles the opponent’s strikes in a flawless way. 

Marquinhos Corrêa (88)

Corrêa is a Brazilian football professional who plays for Paris Saint-Germain as a center-back in the French Ligue. Corrêa is a senior player in Saint-Germain; he joined back in 2013, and his contract is valid until 2024. He has been loyal to the PSG and is playing his 10th season in a row, which is quite an achievement.

Rúben Santos Dias (88)

Rúben Santos Gato Alves Dias is a young Portuguese footballer who plays for Manchester City as a Center Back (CB) in the EP League. He is a young talent who earned his fame through his impeccable dribbling and passing skills. He has also participated in the international leagues while wearing the Manchester Jersey.

Antonio Rüdiger (87)

Antonio Rüdiger is a German basketball professional who recently made a contract with Real Madrid and plays at center back for the team. One of the main reasons for Chelsea to hire Kalidou was the shifting of Antonio Rüdiger to Madrid. Antonio has been a mentionable player of Chelsea for a long time, but after the end of his contract, Chelsea had to face the departure of Antonio.

Kalidou Koulibaly (87)

Kalidou Koulibaly is known as one of the strongest Centre Backs for the Chelsea club. Before joining Chelsea, Koulibaly was a major part of the Napoli club for quite a long time and has served it for 8 long years. 

Aymeric Laporte (86)

Laporte has played as a center-back for Manchester City since 2018. He also plays as Right Back or as Midfielder, but according to his stats and skills, being a center-back player suits him the most. In the FIFA series, Laporte has only improved his overall stats and is progressing slowly but surely.

Thiago Silva (86)

Silva has made his identity through Paris Saint-Germain, from where he came out to be among the best Center Backs. Thiago Silva has worked his way to participate in the Premier League while wearing the PSG jersey. Silva has switched several clubs and played as a midfielder for Chelsea. Despite being 37, he still shows outstanding performance on the field and is recognized as a great defensive player.

David Alaba (86)

Alaba is an Austrian football professional who is currently playing for Real Madrid since the 2021 season and is in contract with the club til 2026. David is a versatile player who can be placed at any back position and he will still perform decently. If your CB lineup is filled up, you can put him at center-midfield, Left-back, and Right-Back as well. 

Milan Škriniar (86)

Milan is a Slovak football professional who shows his true skills at the Center Back while playing for Inter in the Italian Serie A. He joined Inter back in 2017 and has a contract with the club till next season. Comparing his previous FIFA Rating, Milan has secured a Potential Rating of 88 (+2 Growth). He has a decent attacking work rate with impressive defensive stats.

Kyle Walker (85)

We will conclude the top 10 center backs of FIFA 23 with Kyle Walker. Kyle is another player from Manchester City and is a prominent player of the club. He plays as a center-back for MC as well as the England national team. Walker started his football career on the Sheffield United team, where he started playing from a very young age.

Niklas Sule (85)

Niklas Suke is a German Football professional who currently represents BVB and mostly plays as the Centre Back. Comparing his performance with the previous seasons, Niklas has progressed significantly and enhanced his playstyle. 

 Ramos García (84)

Sergio Ramos García is a Spaniard football professional who plays for Paris Saint-Germain at Center in the French Ligue. Since Ramos joined the club in 2021, the Saint-German defense lineup has significantly improved.

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Raphaël Varane (84)

Raphaël Varane is a French football professional who joined Manchester United back in 2021 and mostly plays as a center-back for the team. Varane has participated in the English Premier League and other reputed international competitions while representing Manchester United. Varane has a medium attacking work rate with high defensive attributes, the stats that makes him a great center-back. 

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Giorgio Chiellini (84)

Giorgio Chiellini is an Italian football professional who is a senior player of Juventus. He represents Juventus in the Italian Serie A and plays in the Centre Back position as well as RWB. Chiellini is a passive player and usually plays in the defensive position. 

Gerard Piqué (83)

Concluding the best Center Backlist with Piqué, who is a Spinnard footballer professional and one of the leading Center Backs of FC Barcelona. Gerard joined Barcelona in 2008 and currently represents the club in the Spain Primera Division.

I hope that after going through my guide, you can select some best Center Backs for your team and dominate the field with a perfect team combination. 

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