PES 2019 Ratings: 10 Best Defenders in PES 2019 

#4 Marcelo - 88 Overall

Marcelo is a pinpoint crosser in PES 2019

Marcelo retains his 88 overall in PES 2019. The 30-year-old Brazilian left-back currently plies his trade for Los Blancos in the Spanish LaLiga. His defensive prowess and ball winnings stats are no way close to the 90s; however, his other skills make him a must-have in any team in Pro Evolution Soccer 2019.

The Brazilian boasts 80+ stats for passing, shooting, dribbling, attacking play and crossing, which allows him to play as a wide midfielder up the pitch to whip those early crosses into the box. Marcelo has a host of passing skills in PES 2019 along with the all-important pinpoint crosser skill.

Team: MD White (Real Madrid)

Defensive Prowess - 79

Ball Winning - 82

#3 Gerard Pique - 88 Overall

Gerard Pique can play as an extra frontman when required

Gerard Pique received an upgrade of 1 point, taking his overall to 88 in PES 2019. The 31-year-old centre-back from Spain possesses very good stats for passing and ball control apart from defending, allowing him to play as a defensive midfielder to press higher up the pitch. Pique's heading and jumping are rated 88, which make him an excellent goalscorer during corners; while his 88-rated physical contact stat makes him a formidable force in the heart of the defence.

Team: FC Barcelona

Defensive Prowess - 91

Ball Winning - 90