It hasn’t always been an easy task to bring in a top young CB, but Fut 24 Coins thankfully there is a dearth of them in FC 24 Career Mode. These guys could easily go on to become one of, if not the, best defenders in the game, possessing meta attributes all managers are after.

We are classing the best young players as anyone who is 24 years old or younger at the start of your FC 24 Career Mode save and are including anyone with a base position of CB.

Once again, Matthijs de Ligt is the best young CB to sign in Career Mode. Still only 24, he has moved from Ajax to Juventus, to Bayern Munich, learning his trade from some of the best around. A leader at the back with incredible strength, very few attackers will be able to push him off the ball.

If Arsenal plans on another title challenge then William Saliba will need to stay fit throughout the season. The towering Frenchman fits the bill of a meta CB, which will see him widely used at the start of Ultimate Team too. Fast, strong, defensively sound, with decent ball control and passing abilities, what more could you want?

Borussia Dortmund may have missed out on the Bundesliga title last season, but they have the players in their squad to keep challenging over the years. Nico Schlotterbeck is one of those, another CB who is quick, strong, good on the ball, and, most importantly, very capable at his defensive duties.

Sven Botman has been an inspired signing for Newcastle United and will be buy FCUT 24 Coins an essential component for another successful season. He goes about his work almost unnoticed, which makes him very effective. Strong and solid at the back, if you want a no-nonsense CB he could be the one for you.