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The phrase defense wins championships is an adage that applies to all sports.
As a result, there is no option but to build a strong defensive core inFIFA 23.
Antonio Rudiger
Starting things off we have Antonio Rudiger, the 30-year-old Center Back for Real Madrid.
His overall rating inFIFA 23sits at an 87 with the potential to reach 88.
Antonio Rudigers' has a Slide Tackle rating of 84 and a Stand Tackle of 87.
Kalidou Koulibaly
Sitting in Left Center Back for Chelsea, we have Kalidou Koulibaly.
With a rating of 87, Koulibaly posts slightly better stats than Rudiger.
He has a 93 for physical strength, an 86 Slide Tackle, and an 89 Stand Tackle rating.
However, where Koulibaly really takes off is with his sprint speed.
Joao Cancelo
At first glance, Joao Cancelo may not seem like one of the best defenders inFIFA 23.
His Slide Tackle sits at 79 and his Stand Tackle at 83.
Furthermore, his strength is a whopping low of 62.
So, you may be asking yourself how Cancelo will help improve your teams defense.
What Joao Cancelo excels at is his ball control, stamina, and acceleration.
He rarely gets lost out of position or stuck behind the play for that matter.
Ruben Dias
Next up we have the right center back for Manchester City, Ruben Dias.
A key feature of Ruben Dias is his ability to contest corner kicks with his 87 Heading rating.
That is the kind of defense that will help you win championships.
Marquinhos
Marquinhos is a Left Centre Back for Paris SG with nearly a decade of experience.
His expertise also gives further reasoning to his 89 Interceptions and 88 Reactions rating.
Safe to say, Marquinhos is a mastermind when it comes to the defensive side of the ball.
He has an 86 Slide Tackle and the highest Stand Tackle of all defenders at 91.
What’s more, he has a 93 Strength rating and 88 Heading ability.
As a result, he combines the best aspects of all the defenders in this list into one.
So, it’s no secret Virgil Van Dijk is the single best defender you could get inFIFA 23.
However, when it comes to a defender of this caliber, the trade-off is well worth it.
Riley Fonger is a freelance writer, music lover, and gamer since adolescence.
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