Center Backs Best options: Jules Kounde and Eder Militao Budget options: David Alaba and Jose Maria FC 25 Coins Gimenez Pace options: Jules Kounde and Eder Militao Alternative options: Mario Hermoso and Pau Torres
Although their overall ratings are slightly lower than those of the players in the "budget" category, Jules Kounde and Eder Militao possess something that neither David Alaba nor Jose Maria Gimenez have: pace. With 81 pace and 84 defending ratings in the case of Kounde, and Militao's 83-rated defending and speed, they shine in the areas that truly matter, hiking up their cards' values. Jules Kounde can be bought for 5.500 coins on average, while Eder Militao's prices regularly hit the 4.000-coin mark.
Alaba's move from Bayern Munich to Real Madrid has been in the making for a long time, and the 84-rated center back has finally arrived at the Spanish capital in the fall of 2021. Alongside Atletico's Gimenez, who's got eerily similar stats to the Austrian defender (OVR 84. 86 DEF, 80 PHY), they make a formidable central defense partnership for around 6.000 coins per player.
As mentioned above, Jules Kounde and Eder Militao are the two fastest center backs in La Liga (at least according to EA, anyway) and are the obvious picks for those looking to defend against pacey forwards and wingers. Anyone who blew their budget on attackers will have to settle for cheaper options, however, with Real Madrid's Nacho Fernandez (2.000 coins) and Barca's Mingueza (900 coins) being solid options in this regard. They each boast 78 pace, but cost only a fraction of Kounde and Militao: the only two center backs who can beat them for pace.
For less than 4.000 coins, players can secure their backline with a purchase of two of the best value-for-money defenders in La Liga. Both rated 82 overall, Mario Hermoso and Pau Torres are great defensive options for EA FC Coins for sale players who prefer a more physical approach. With 83 and 84-rated defensive stats respectively, the Atletico Madrid and Villareal stars are capable of pulling off effective last-second tackles while still being relatively fast for center backs, with Torres's 71 and Hermoso's 75 pace ratings.