FIFA 21 Career Mode: The best 5 young defenders you can sign in FIFA 21 Career mode

Finding good young defenders in FIFA 21 is a hard task! If you're looking for some amazing young defenders you can sign cheaply, look no further. Here is a list of the 5 best young defenders in FIFA 21 Career mode.

While many strive to get the best-attacking options in FIFA 21 career mode, prioritizing defenders is actually key to winning you championships. You have to invest in and groom defenders, so that they achieve their full potential and stop the best strikers in their tracks. 

To do this, you have to pick out some of the defenders immediately so that they are not snatched away by other clubs. If you fail to do so, this might come back to bite you when you play against them. It could become too hard for you to even score a goal against these defenders with high potential. 

Signing the best defenders is crucial in Career mode. Here is a list of the top 5 defenders you should sign if you plan to hunt for trophies.

1. Matthijs de Ligt

Age: 20

Current OVR: 85

Potential OVR: 92

We start the list for best young defenders in FIFA 21 career mode with the Dutch Centre-back, who is currently playing for Juventus should be at the top of your list. However, acquiring him isn't too easy, as he is young and is a world-class defender. So, you might have to make a hefty offer for him if you want to add him to your Career mode squad.

2. Nuno Mendes

Age: 19

Current OVR: 72

Potential OVR: 87

Nuno Mendes is a lesser-known Portuguese player, but he is a formidable left-back if you allow him to grow in Career mode. He is currently playing with Sporting CP, and it shouldn't cost you too much in the transfer market to sign him to your team.

3. Eduardo Quaresma 

Age: 18

Current OVR: 72

Potential OVR: 86

You should be very quick to snap up this Sporting CP Centre-back, as his price could drastically increase if you wait for a year or two. He has an incredible ability to read plays & intercept passes. If you give him game time, he will blossom fast into an un-beatable defender. 

4. Ozan Kabak

Age: 20

Current OVR: 77

Potential OVR: 87

On 4th position in our list of FIFA 21 best young defenders is Ozan Kabak from Turkey, who currently plays for Schalke FC. He has been the star finding in the Bundesliga, and for the last two years, he has been only improving. He might cost you a little more than you expect, but he is certainly worth the money as he will grow to be a rock in the defense.

5. Eric Garcia

Age: 19

Current OVR: 72

Potential OVR: 85

Garcia is ideal if you want a play-making Centre-back. He is quick to pass, and has physicality, which makes him very valuable. Currently, he is playing in Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City. His contract is till 2022, so if you wait for a few months, you can sign him for free too.