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Having a strong centre-back is a very important thing in Ultimate Team. Without 1-2 of the tall centre-backs, the opponent is just going to be scoring from every single cross that he puts in.
Players spend a lot of money in getting the best centre-backs and it is all worth it in the end. Not only do the best centre-backs help you concede less goals, they also win headers during corners and that helps you score goals as well.
Without further ado, here is a look at the predicted top 5 center-backs in FIFA 20:
#5 – Diego Godin (89)
Diego Godin's time at Atletico Madrid is up. The Spanish side will have a mass exodus this summer and it looks like they are set for a revolutionary change.
The Uruguayan defender is set to leave the club on a free transfer and has already confirmed it. While his next destination is yet to be revealed, Inter Milan are the strong favourites to sign him.
The Atletico star was rated at 90 in FIFA 19 and it was a well-deserved rating. He was rock solid at the back for Atletico Madrid in the 2017/18 LaLiga season and was also incredible for Uruguay at the World Cup. Adding to that, he helped his side win the Europa League as well.
While he has done nothing wrong this season, his side is set to end trophyless. For a side like Atletico, it is not a big deal but looking at the other top centre-backs this season, and how they have performed and influenced the game for their side, Godin has done very little.
Moreover, he turned 33 years old this year and he has lost a lot of pace. There is no way he can keep hold of the 90 rating and will be pushed down to 89 by EA Sports in FIFA 20.
#4 – Sergio Ramos (89)
Sergio Ramos has confirmed that he is staying put at Real Madrid. The defender had a crazy offer from China and reportedly was looking for a move but now, he has revealed that he wants to retire at Bernabeu.
Rated as the best active centre-back in FIFA 19, Ramos is set to lose the crown when FIFA 20 comes out. While it won't be a big push down, he should be getting a -2, thus pushing him to 89.
#3 – Pique (89)
Joining Sergio Ramos in the top 5 is his 'frenemy' Pique. The Barcelona star has been brilliant this season and helped them win LaLiga this season.
He wasn't at his best in the Champions League 2nd leg against Liverpool but one game cannot change the fact that he was one of the best this season. Rated at 87 in FIFA 19, he is set to be upgraded to 89 in FIFA 20.
#2 – Kalidou Koulibaly (90 or 91)
Kalidou Koulibaly is easily one of the best centre-backs in the world right now. He is strong, tall and quick as well. He has all the traits a manager wants in his defender and thus, he makes it to the top 2 in FIFA 20.
Rated at 87 initially in FIFA 19, he was upgraded to 88 in the winter upgrades. In FIFA 20, EA Sports should push him to 90 or 91 as he has been that good this season.
#1 – Virgil van Dijk (91)
Was there any doubt? Virgil van Dijk is the best centre-back in the world right now and no one can dribble past him. The Dutchman is the reason Liverpool have been brilliant this season and no one can deny that.
Rated at 85 at the start of FIFA 19, he was upgraded to 88 in February during the winter upgrades. In FIFA 20, however, he is expected to be the top defender with a rating of 91.
