At FM, signing prospects is a very efficient method of strengthening the team for the following seasons. After all, it’s possible to nurture talent and prepare them to take over in positions that are most lacking.
That said, we’ve put together the best young centre-backs in Football Manager 2024 in the list below. There are 30 players who have everything it takes to develop and do well.
To help you select the right centre-back, we’ve provided important information such as current club, age, nationality and market value.
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Best young centre-backs in Football Manager 2024
- Maxime Estève
- Castello Lukeba
- Tanguy Nianzou
- Giorgio Scalvini
- Jarrad Branthwaite
- Flavien-Enzo Boyomo
- Levi Colwill
- Josko Gvardiol
- Zeno Debast
- Leopold Querfeld
10) Maxime Estève
- Club | Montpellier
- Age | 21 years
- Nation | France
- Value | €35m
We open our list of the best young centre-backs in Football Manager 2024 with Maxime Estève. The French defender is an excellent gem to sign, as he has good physical and mental attributes. His main highlights are his pace (16), strength (15), composure (14) and anticipation (14).
9) Castello Lukeba
- Club | RB Leipzig
- Age | 20 years
- Nation | France
- Value | €75m
Castello Lukeba is another good defender to feature in our list of the best young centre-backs in Football Manager 2024. Left-footed, quick and technical, the Frenchman is an excellent choice for the left side of defence. His most impressive attributes are his anticipation (16) and composure (16).
8) Tanguy Nianzou
- Club | Sevilla
- Age | 21 years
- Nation | France
- Value | €182m
If you’re looking for a tall defender who excels in the air, Tanguy Nianzou is a good choice. At 1.91m tall, the Frenchman is lethal with his headers – a speciality that could even earn him a few goals from corner kicks, free-kicks and balls into the box.
7) Giorgio Scalvini
- Club | Atalanta
- Age | 19 years
- Nation | Italy
- Value | €74m
Although he’s only 19, Giorgio Scalvini already has some impressive attributes in his skill tree. The Italian, for example, has 17 points of anticipation, which is great for stealing balls. Definitely one of the best young centre-backs in Football Manager 2024.
6) Jarrad Branthwaite
- Club | Everton
- Age | 21 years
- Nation | England
- Value | €109m
Jarrad Branthwaite is a monster in the air. After all, the Everton defender is 1.96 metres tall. With him on the pitch, you can be sure that your defence will be protected high up. As if that wasn’t enough, the Englishman also has 17 bravery points. Arguably one of the best young centre-backs in Football Manager 2024 to develop for the future.
5) Flavien-Enzo Boyomo
- Club | Real Valladolid
- Age | 21 years
- Nation | Cameroon
- Value | €40m
At 1.80 metres tall, Flavien-Enzo Boyomo is a little short for the average position, but don’t be fooled: the Cameroonian is a great defender. The Real Valladolid player has balanced attributes in all areas, which means he’s strong, agile, technical and a good passer of the ball.
4) Levi Colwill
- Club | Chelsea
- Age | 20 years
- Nation | England
- Value | €114m
Levi Colwill is one of those promising players who impresses from an early age. It’s no wonder he’s already made a name for himself in Chelsea’s professional team. The English defender is extremely technical and fast, excelling above all in his acceleration (15), balance (15) and pace (15). There’s no arguing: we’re talking about one of the best young centre-backs in Football Manager 2024.
3) Josko Gvardiol
- Club | Manchester City
- Age | 21 years
- Nation | Croatia
- Value | €98m
Although he’s only 21, Josko Gvardiol is already a ready-made defender. The Croatian from Manchester City is skilful, consistent, a good playmaker and a firm tackler. He can also be deployed at left-back. Quite simply one of the best centre-backs in Football Manager 2024 to recruit and make your first choice.
2) Zeno Debast
- Club | Anderlecht
- Age | 19 years
- Nation | Belgium
- Value | €60m
Zeno Debast is one of those centre-backs who plays in a suit, because he’s very good on the ball. If you’re a coach who likes to keep possession, the Belgian will fit like a glove in your squad. Debast excels in passing (15), concentration (14), marking (14) and tackling (14).
1) Leopold Querfeld
- Club | Rapid Vienna
- Age | 19 years
- Nation | Austria
- Value | €35m
We finalise our top 10 best young centre-backs in Football Manager 2024 with Leopold Querfeld, who coincidentally is the cheapest name on this list. The Rapid Vienna defender is tall, solid, tough and exceptional at positioning (15). You can sign him with your eyes closed because he’ll be worth every cent you put in!
More – Best young centre-backs in FM 24
- 11) Illya Zabarnyi (Bournemouth) – 20 years
- 12) Gonçalo Inácio (Sporting) – 21 years
- 13) António Silva (Benfica) – 19 years
- 14) Piero Hincapié (B. Leverkusen) – 21 years
- 15) Willian Pacho (E. Frankfurt) – 21 years
- 17) Malick Thiaw (Milan) – 21 years
- 18) Armel Bella-Kotchap (PSV) – 21 years
- 19) Martin Vitík (S. Prague) – 20 years
- 20) Kaiky (Almería) – 19 years
- 21) Marco Pellegrino (Milan) – 20 years
- 22) Callum Doyle (Leicester) – 19 years
- 23) Silvano Vos (Ajax) – 17 years
- 24) Chadi Riad (R. Betis) – 20 years
- 25) Stefan Bajcetic (Liverpool) – 18 years
- 26) Beraldo (São Paulo) – 19 years
- 27) Chadaille Bitshiabu (RB Leipzig) – 18 years
- 28) Jorrel Hato (Ajax) – 17 years
- 29) Dean Huijsen (Juventus) – 18 years
- 30) Alfie Dorrington (Tottenham) – 17 years
Now you know the best young centre-backs in Football Manager 2024 and you can start your work in the transfer window! Good luck 👊
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