Football Manager 2022 has arrived, meaning there's a brand new wave of bargains ready to join your team.
From free agent stars to world-class defenders available for a cut-price, we've got you covered for ten of the best centre backs you can sign in Football Manager 2022 for bargain prices.
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Jonathan Tah
Age: 25
Club: Bayer Leverkusen
Value: £8.4 - 13.5 million
Wage: £57,000 a week
Another German centre half with an incredible range of stats, signing Jonathan Tah guarantees you an intelligent, strong defender with the class to take your team forward.
Potentially available for £10 million with some shrewd negotiation, you'd be mad not to try and capture this Leverkusen star.
Niklas Stark
Age: 26
Club: Hertha Berlin
Value: £5 - 6.4 million
Wage: £33,000 a week
One of the best bargains available in Football Manager 2022, Niklas Stark is a versatile defender with a great range of stats.
Currently plying his trade in Germany's top flight, this defensive ace could become the bargain of the century for your side.
Elaquim Mangala
Age: 30
Club: Unattached
Value: £0
Wage: N/A
Once sold to Manchester City for £30 million, the career of Elaquim Mangala has never lived up to expectations.
However, the 30-year-old Frenchman still possesses some impressive stats, and we think he could be an expert signing for your club on a sensible wage.
Lucas Martinez Quarta
Age: 25
Club: Fiorentina
Value: £5.6 - 8.8 million
Wage: £25,000 a week
Lucas Martinez Quarta possesses some very impressive physical stats, making his minuscule asking price seem like a true bargain.
At only 25, this Argentine youngster still has room to grow and we believe he could become a real unsung hero for your team in FM22.
Jesus Vallejo
Age: 24
Club: Real Madrid
Value: £7.2 - 8.8 million
Wage: £33,000 a week
Once hyped as a major wonderkid in Football Manager, Jesus Vallejo has had many unsuccessful loan spells over the past few years.
Now available for a bargain, we believe there's still a top-class player in there, and it's your job to make sure this Spanish youngster doesn't get lost in the shuffle.
Jason Denayer
Age: 26
Club: Lyon
Value: £7.4 - 9.2 million
Wage: £53,000 a week
A star for the Belgian national side and a consistent performer for his club, snapping up Jason Denayer for less than £10 million seems like too good an offer.
With a great range of stats already in his locker, we believe this Belgian defender could become a hero for your team in Football Manager 2022.
Tormena
Age: 25
Club: BRG
Value: £4.5 - 7.2 million
Wage: £4,700 a week
Brazilian superstars with only one name seem destined for the top and maybe it's time you gave Tormena a chance at the highest level.
A great defender available for a bargain price, this Samba dominator is the man you need in your backline.
Thilo Kehrer
Age: 24
Club: PSG
Value: £80,000 - 7.8 million
Wage: £81,000 a week
Thilo Kehrer is a surprise bargain in Football Manager 2022, with the German youngster currently unable to break into PSG's stacked first team.
However, the German still possesses a great range of talent, and we believe that snapping him up for a bargain price could lead to major rewards for your team.
Alessio Romagnoli
Age: 26
Club: AC Milan
Value: £10.5 - 13.5 million
Wage: £105,000 a week
Whilst he may cost you more than £10 million, Alessio Romagnoli can still be considered a bargain when you take his talent and skill into account.
You only need to take one glance at his stats to realise the Italian is the real deal, and we're certain he'll dominate your backline for many years to come.
Julian Chabot
Age: 23
Club: Sampdoria
Value: £9.8 - 14.5 million
Wage: £11,250 a week
The youngest option on this list, Julian Chabot is an imperious defender ready to take the next step from Sampdoria.
Currently impressing at Italy's highest level, can you nurture this German defender into a superstar?
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