Best centre-backs to sign in Football Manager 2022

Central defenders are the foundation of any successful squad and if you're looking to build a strong backline, we got you covered.

By Daniel Conlan |

Page Updated November 11, 2021, 06:30 | First Published November 9, 2021, 14:35

Best centre-backs to sign in Football Manager 2022

Football Manager 2022 will get its full release next week, which means millions will once again be diving into a game -- nay, a calling -- to drive your club to success.

Because Football Manager doesn't have casual players, it has hobbyists, part and full-timers. And launch day is our first day of the season. It means getting to grips with new mechanics, deciding which team we will bless with our managerial talents, building a squad you hope will help you reach our objectives, whether that be winning the Champions League or avoiding relegation from League Two.

One of the most exciting parts of any new game is scouting out players and getting them signed up. Good scouting allows you to find those hidden gems from South America or pluck an overlooked target man from Belgium.

FM22 best centre backs — Football Manager 2022's scouting system can leave you scratching your head. (Picture: Sports Interactive)

Scouting and transfers can also prove to be an agonizing process; with a new season on the horizon, finding the right player for a problem position is essential, or you risk losing games early in the season.

To help you out, we are breaking down each position and finding players across all levels and contract status. So whether you can shell out £100 million on a defender or you need to pick someone up on a free contract, we have you covered.

So get your pen and notepad at the ready, your cheque book out, and make sure you have a direct line to the board because this, my managerial hopefuls, is serious business.

The best centre-backs in Football Manager 2022

As mentioned before, we are breaking each position down to give you the best chance of finding a player for your club.

Listed below are the best out of contract, best youth, as just the absolute best centre-backs in FM22, so whatever you have to spend you should be able to find the right player.