Football Manager is like the less popular, harder to like, and insanely difficult to get a grip of, version of FIFA. That being said, once you do get into it, there is no better feeling than signing a great player after carefully scouting and assessing the needs of your club and it‘s finances.But sometimes it can get a little too nerve-wracking, so we’re here to help you out. Here we list some of the best right backs you can sign when you’re managing your club.
#1 Dani Carvajal
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The 23-year-old Spanish defender has been a mainstay of Real Madrid’s team in recent times. The promising youngster has also shown International talent by being part of Spain's 2013 UEFA Under-21 Championship, and also the provisional squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
On his only season away from Real Madrid at Bayer Leverkusen, he was voted one of the top three defenders alongside Philipp Lahm and Atsutu UchidaWorth a cool £7.5 million, he is sure to toughen up the defence of any team he is inducted into.
#2 Montoya
Montoya has definitely been underused at Barcelona. At 23, with the right club and training, he is sure to flourish into an excellent right back. The right back has faced stiff competition from Dani Alves.
What this youngster needs is a club which can give him a chance to shine and develop into the player he is meant to be. Even though he is a product of the famous Catalan La Masia youth system, Barcelona should be persuaded by about £5.5 million. .
#3 Mattia De Sciglio
The Italy international has been an integral part of Milan recently. At 22, he is surely one of the most promising young right backs out there. De Sciglio has represented the Italy national team and Italy U21 national team, and also played for the Italy U19 national team.
He was part of the Italian squad at the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup and 2014 FIFA World Cup. Expect to shell out nothing less than £6.5 million for a quality player like him.
#4 Sheamus Coleman
The Everton man is definitely one of the best defenders in the Premier League, and he has already been hailed by Roberto Martinez as such. He’s already won the 2011 Nations Cup for Ireland and was awarded the FAI Under 21 International Player of the Year in both 2009 and 2010.
So, if you want him to get him you’ll have to pay a pretty penny. Having signed a new five-year contract with Everton, if you can afford to pay £14 million, he’ll be yours.
#5 Nathaniel Clyne
The 23-year-old has been one of the main reasons for Southampton’s excellent form this season so far. Having already made international appearances for England, he is sure to mature into a successful player at whatever club he plays in.
At 23, he has already performed well for England at the Euro 2016 Qualifiers. He has also been in the 2011-12 PFA Team Of The Year. You can be sure he’s worth every penny of the £8.5 million you pay for him.
#6 Benedikt Howedes
The 27-yearold World Cup winner is a defensive stalwart who is surely an asset to any team. FIFA's official website describes Höwedes as "a true defensive all-rounder, as he can proficiently play anywhere across the back four of defense on the football pitch.”
Howedes was one of Germany’s three players who played every minute of the FIFA World Cup Tournament right up till the final. Reliable and versatile, Schalke should be persuaded to release their captain for about £12million.
#7 Marc Batra
The 24-year-old Barcelona man should be a major signing for your manager career. Bartra has won 37 caps for Spain at youth level all categories comprised, including 16 for the under-21s. He has recently signed a new three-year contract with Barcelona but has been sporadic in appearances so far, so you should value him at about at £15 million.
Bartra should be able to grow into one of the best defenders given the right kind of management and opportunity.
#8 Marquinhos
The 20-year-old Brazilian is surely one of the most promising prospects in defensive football. Marquinhos reached the Coppa Italia Final with Roma in his only season there. He has been playing with the Brazilian international team since 2013 and was viewed as a replacement for David Luiz.
Unfortunately, he missed the opportunity to play for Brazil in the 2014 FIFA World Cup, but you can’t go wrong with such talent- be sure to wrap up the deal with Paris Saint-Germain.
#9 Zabaleta
I don’t need to say too much about him.The Argentine is playing against time, but there can be no doubt that he is, currently, one of the best defenders in the world. He is known for his adaptability and his tenacious style of play on both sides of the pitch.
He has many honours to his name, including winning the 2008 Beijing Olympics, and reaching the final of the 2014 FIFA World Cup.Be ready to cough up £15 million.
#10 Csar Azpilicueta
The Chelsea man has often been called the best defender in the Premier League. Azpilicueta gained 55 caps for Spain at youth level in all categories comprised, and represented the under-21s in two European Championships, winning the 2011 edition.
He was also part of the 2014 World Cup squad that was unfortunately eliminated at the group stage. Azpilicueta has been Chelsea’s finest as they hope to win the title this year. He costs a bomb- £19m- but if you can afford him, it’s a no-brainer.
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