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As the game's release comes near, players are growing increasingly curious to learn about the top center-backs in Football Manager 26 that they can grab as soon as they take charge of their first club. Whether you are someone who likes to manage second division teams from top European clubs and lead them to glory, or take charge of the top-tier clubs of the top division, there are plenty of options.
This article discusses the 10 best center-backs to sign in Football Manager 26 based on your budget.
Note: This list is based on the writer's perspective.
From Thiago Silva to Ronald Araujo, the best center-backs in Football Manager 26 to sign in your first season
Here are the 10 best center-backs in Football Manager 26 you can rely on, from low to high-budget options.
| Player | Position(s) | Marking | Tackling | Aggression | Anticipation | Bravery | Composure | Strength | Approximate transfer fee |
| Jerry St. Juste | D (R,C) | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 350K Pounds |
| Thiago Silva | D (C) | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 1M Pounds |
| Juan Jesus | D (C) | 15 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 12 | 17 | 1.7M Pounds |
| Marsh Kumbulla | D (C) | 16 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 4.8M Pounds |
| John Lucumi | D (C) | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 18M Pounds |
| Nicolas Otamendi | D (C) | 18 | 16 | `17 | 18 | 20 | 14 | 15 | 5.75M Pounds |
| Fabian Schar | D (C) | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 11.5M Pounds |
| Ronald Araujo | D (C) | 16 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 18 | 11 | 18 | 33M to 56M Pounds |
| Andreas Christensen | D (C), DM | 15 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 33M to 56M Pounds |
| Eder Militao | D (C) | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 50M Pounds |
As evident from the list above, there are plenty of amazing options to choose from when it comes to CBs in FM 26. Thiago Silva, the 38-year-old Brazilian legend of the sport, will be the go-to guy for a lot of gamers managing a lower division team, and 1M Pounds for those stats also looks quite a bargain. However, given his age, while the Brazilian superstar works as a temporary placeholder, you should keep looking for a better option.
Nicolas Otamendi can add some experience to your team's defense (Image via Sports Interactive)Also read: Football Manager 26 review
You can opt for Jerry St. Jesus instead, who is a much younger prospect and is available at a much lower price.
On the other hand, if you have enough cash to splurge and really need to fix your defense, signing Eder Militao or Ronald Araujo can also prove beneficial. You can also add Christensen to your team, as he is both a CB and a DM, and if you are managing in England, he can be the extra homegrown player you need to complete your squad registration.
If you are managing a mid-table team and trying to open the doors of European qualification, there are quite a few options available there as well. That said, Fabian Schar is our pick for the best center-back to opt for in FM 26 with the transfer budget of a mid-table team.
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