Top 10 Center Backs in FIFA 16 Career Mode

A strong defense is indispensable in football. The stronger your back four, the less goals you will concede. This can be your winning strategy. Moreover, strong center backs are key. These players are in the direct firing range. They have to work on cutting passing lanes, pushing the line and maybe even join the attack as an extra striker to save the game.Here is a list of top 10 center backs in FIFA 16 career mode that should make your search for the perfect back four easier.Note: We have made this list taking into account a players overall, age, and potential. Player potentials are estimates only; your player can outgrow these attributes in FIFA 16 career mode.

#10 Stefan de Vrij

Stefan de Vrij

Stefan de Vrij is a Dutch footballer who currently plays for Lazio in Serie A, Italy. He is 23 years old and has an overall of 82. He shows good growth and can grow up to an overall of 87. He shows good reactions and is equally good with his interceptions. He possesses decent physical. He is very good with his marking. Only downside is his average pace.

Defending – 85

Interceptions – 87

Heading – 77

Marking – 87

Standing tackle – 86

Sliding tackle – 82

Stefan de Vrij’s contract is valid until 2018. Place a bid around €17 million if you plan to buy him in FIFA 16 career mode.

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#9 Shkodran Mustafi

Shkodran Mustafi

Shkodran Mustafi from Germany is at number nine. He is 23 years old and currently plays for Valencia in Liga BBVA, Spain. He starts with an overall of 82 and can go up to an overall of 87. He is a future star. He can hold his line really well. He is good with his tackles and is equally good in his marking too.

Defending – 82

Interceptions – 85

Heading – 80

Marking – 81

Standing tackle – 84

Sliding tackle – 82

Shkodran Mustafi’s contract is valid until 2019. Place a bid in the region of €25 million if you plan to lure him away from Valencia is FIFA 16 career mode.

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#8 Raphael Varane

Raphael Varane

Raphael Varane is at number eight. He is a French footballer who currently plays for Real Madrid in Liga BBVA, Spain. He is 22 years old and primarily operates as a center back. He can grow up to an overall of 89. A beast indeed. He is strong and possesses decent pace as well. He is very good with his tacks and is equally good with his interceptions too.

Defending – 84

Interceptions – 85

Heading – 84

Marking – 82

Standing tackle – 86

Sliding tackle – 83

Raphael Varane’s contract is valid until 2020. Place a bid around €30 million if you want to secure the services of this player in FIFA 16 career mode.

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#7 Aymeric Laporte

Aymeric Laporte

Aymeric Laporte is a French footballer who currently plays for Athletic Bilbao in Liga BBVA, Spain. He is only 21 years old and primarily operates as a center back. He has an overall of 83. Laporte shows good growth and can go up to an overall of 87. He is exceptional in his tackles. He is very good in the air. His marking is supreme. He could be a future star.

Defending – 86

Interceptions – 85

Heading – 85

Marking – 86

Standing tackle – 88

Sliding tackle – 85

Aymeric Laporte’s contract is valid until 2019. Place a bid in the region of €20 million if you plan to buy him in FIFA 16 career mode.

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#6 Gerard Pique

Gerard Pique

Gerard Pique from FC Barcelona is at number six. This Spanish footballer is 28 years old and has an overall of 85. He possesses decent physical. His passing skills are extraordinary. You rarely see this skill set for a center back. His is good with his tackles and is equally good with his marking too. With his high attack work rate, he can even play as an overlapping fullback.

Defending – 86

Interceptions – 88

Heading – 82

Marking – 86

Standing tackle – 87

Sliding tackle – 83

Pique’s contract is valid until 2019. Place a bid around €40 million if you plan to get him from FC Barcelona in FIFA 16 career mode.

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#5 Thiago Silva

Thiago Silva

Thiago Silva from PSG is at number five. This Brazilian footballer is 31 years old and has an overall of 88. He shows no growth for he is already in his prime. His tackling skills are supreme. He is very good with his marking too. Not only that, he is very good even in the air. Silva possesses decent pace and can play as an occasional striker as well.

Defending – 89

Interceptions – 91

Heading – 82

Marking – 90

Standing tackle – 91

Sliding tackle – 89

Thiago Silva’s contract is valid until 2018. Place a bid in the region of €20 million if you plan to buy him in FIFA 16 career mode.

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#4 Javi Martinez

Javi Martinez

Javi Martinez is at number four. He is 27 years old and currently plays for Bayern Munich in The Bundesliga, Germany. This Spanish footballer primarily operates as a center back. He starts at an overall of 84 and can go up to an overall of 85. He is very aggressive and can hold the line. He rattle players with his strong tackles (A solid defender). Only disappointment, his below average pace.

Defending – 84

Interceptions – 85

Heading – 86

Marking – 81

Standing tackle – 86

Sliding tackle – 87

Javi Martinez’s contract expires in 2017. Place a bid around €25 million if you want to secure the services of this fine player in FIFA 16 career mode.

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#3 Sergio Ramos

Sergio Ramos

Sergio Ramos is at number three. This Spanish footballer is 29 years old and currently plays for Real Madrid, Spain. He has an overall of 87 and shows no growth. His jumping and heading skills on the pitch are unparalleled. Ramos is a fantastic overlapping fullback. His high attack work rate is just a bonus. He is highly agile and is tackling skill are just extraordinary.

Defending – 87

Interceptions – 88

Heading – 86

Marking – 85

Standing tackle – 89

Sliding tackle – 90

Sergio Ramos’s contract in valid until 2020. Place a bid in the region of €40 million if you plan to buy him in FIFA 16 career mode.

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#2 Mats Hummels

Mats Hummels

At number two, we have Mats Hummels from Bor. Dortmund. Hummels is a 26-year-old German center back and has an overall of 86. He can achieve a potential of 88 as you progress in career mode. He is strong and very physical. He marks people well and is an exceptional tackler. Hummels is very good with his long passes. He displays good reactions. Along with this, he is exceptional in the air.

Defending – 87

Interceptions – 91

Heading – 90

Marking – 86

Standing tackle – 87

Sliding tackle – 86

Hummels’s contract in valid until 2017 and is valued at €32 million. Place a bid in the region if you plan to secure the services of Mats Hummels in FIFA 16 career mode.

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#1 Jerome Boateng

Jerome Boateng

Jerome Boateng from Bayern Munich is at number one. This German center back is 27 years old and has an overall of 89. He can go up to an overall of 89. Boateng’s tackles are exceptional. He is very good with his standing as well as his sliding tackles. He is strong and is a very good header of the ball too. He can even play as an extra striker during the last moments of a match.

Defending – 86

Interceptions – 84

Heading – 87

Marking – 84

Standing tackle – 90

Sliding tackle – 91

Jerome Boateng’s contract is valid until 2018. Place a bid in the region of €40 million if you plan to get him from Bayern Munich in FIFA 16 career mode.

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