Five best young centre-backs to sign in Football Manager 2024

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Sir Alex Ferguson once famously said, "attack wins you games, defence wins you titles". This could not be more true because without a strong defence, it is impossible to achieve success whether in real world or in Football Manager.

And, good centre-backs are absolutely necessary to build a foundation of a strong backline. Here, we will take a look at five best young central defenders in Football Manager 2024.

Giorgio Scalvini - Atalanta

Scalvini is rightfully regarded as one of the best young players in the game and the same reflects in Football Manager. The future of Italian defence possesses wonderful attributes in FM24 despite his age and has what it takes to become as good as Virgil van Dijk or Sergio Ramos in the future.

A calm and composed defender, he is a modern day ball-playing centre back who is equally imposing for his big frame. While he could cost more than 60 million pounds, he is someone you should look to sign if managing a big club.

Antonio Silva- Benfica

Along with Scalvini, Antonio Silva is also rated as a top-class central defender in the making and would be a wonderful signing if you are managing a big club.

Good in the air, strong in tackle and composed on the ball, Silva is a football great in the making and you will be wise to ensure that it happens at your club. While he is also likely to cost a fortune, Silva is likely to be cheaper than Scalvini.

Martin Vitik- AC Sparta Praha

Unlike Silva and Scalvini, Martin Vitik is not that polished right away but has similar potential if you can develop him the right way. Vitik has a mixed set of attributes but can be a perfect project for coaching. He is gifted on the ball but can be shaky on occasions.

He is extremely fast but lacks stamina. He has a vision of a playmaker but is not the best when it comes to making the most of it. He can be a great squad player to have at a big club and a star player at a smaller club and that too for a reasonable fee.

Sebastian Boselli- River Plate

Uruguay have been producing some world-class talents in recent years and young centre back Sebastian Boselli is the new kid in the block. Available for just 15 million euros, he will be an excellent investment. The youngster has what it takes to become a great all round defender in the future and a bonus here is that he is also capable of playing at right-back.

Zeno Debast- Anderlecht

A Belgian wonderkid, Debast can be as good as the likes of Jan Vertonghen and Toby Alderweireld in the years to come. A strong, tall and dynamic centre-back, he is blessed with superb composure on the ball. With the right guidance, he is a beast defender in the making and is attainable for a pretty reasonable fee.