FIFA 21 Career Mode: Wonderkid Centre Backs (CB) – Gvardiol, Fofana, Saliba & more


Successful teams need great centre backs, with top young defenders coming at a premium!

Who are the best teenage centre backs on FIFA 21? Find out below.

Josko Gvardiol (OVR 71 – POT 87)

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Josko Gvardiol is arguably the hidden gem on this list.

Pace, strength and aggression make the Croatian a strong defender, while his 87 potential make him a future star.

Leonidas Stergiou (OVR 67 - POT 86)

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Another name you may not have head before, St. Gallen centre back Leonidas Stergiou is one to keep an eye out for.

Stergiou is one of the shorter centre backs around but makes up for it with 85 Jumping.

Wesley Fofana (OVR 74 – POT 85)

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The £30 million Leicester shelled out on Wesley Fofana looks to be good business so far!

Having impressed in his short Premier League career to date, Fofana can become an excellent centre back on FIFA 21 Career Mode.

William Saliba (OVR 74 – POT 85)

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Left out of Arsenal’s squad, William Saliba has gone out on loan once more.

He is still a top prospect on FIFA 21 though. Good pace, strength and defensive attributes provide a solid platform for growth.

Eric Garcia (OVR 73 – POT 85)

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Eric Garcia is very highly rated in footballing circles after his recent call-up to the Spanish senior squad.

Comfortable on the ball and solid defensively, Garcia will only get better on Career Mode.

Eduardo Quaresma (OVR 72 – POT 85)

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One of a number of talented young Portuguese stars.

Eduardo Quaresma can reach 85 OVR, and begins with 80 Jumping and 75 Strength.

Tanguy Kouassi (OVR 71 – POT 85)

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Bayern summer signing Tanguy Kouassi could turn out to be a steal having switched to the German giants on a free!

Physically very good, Kouassi has a range of attributes that allow him to excel in defence or defensive midfield.

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