EA Sports FC 25 players hoping to succeed in Career Mode will need to find themselves a pair of reliable center backs. They could opt for more experienced players if they really want to, although those hoping to cement their place in history will likely want to find talented young center backs that can compete at the highest level for years to come.

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Thankfully, EA Sports FC 25 provides players with plenty of options when it comes to high-potential center backs. Some are already playing at a very high level, while others have a ton of potential that's just waiting to be realized. The following guide will help players choose the best CBs for the type of team that they're trying to build.

Only players aged 25 or under at the start of the 24-25 season will be considered for this list.

The Best Career Mode Center Backs in EA Sports FC 25

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Name

Age

Club

Rating

Potential

Growth

Ronald Araujo

25

FC Barcelona

85

90

+5

William Saliba

23

Arsenal

87

89

+2

Alessandro Bastoni

25

Lombardia FC (Inter Milan)

87

89

+2

Pau Cubarsi

17

FC Barcelona

72

88

+16

Jorrel Hato

18

Ajax

73

88

+15

Giorgio Scalvini

20

Atalanta

78

88

+10

Odilon Kossounou

23

Bayer Leverkusen

81

88

+7

Nico Schlotterbeck

24

Borussia Dortmund

85

88

+3

Antonio Silva

20

Benfica

79

87

+8

Goncalo Inacio

22

Sporting CP

80

87

+7

Matthijs de Ligt

24

Manchester United

84

87

+3

Luka Vuskovic

17

Hajduk Split

64

86

+22

Zeno Debast

20

Sporting CP

76

86

+10

Eduardo Queresma

22

Sporting CP

76

86

+10

Lucas Beraldo

20

Paris Saint-Germain

77

86

+9

Mosquera

20

Valencia CF

77

86

+9

Leny Yoro

18

Manchester United

78

86

+8

Ousmane Diomande

20

Sporting CP

78

86

+8

Jarrad Branthwaite

22

Everton

79

86

+7

Tobias Palacio

17

Argentinos Juniors

68

84

+16

The Best Young Center Backs for a Lower-League Team in EA FC 25 Career Mode

Luka Vuskovic is a great option for lower-league managers looking to build something for the future, as too is Spurs center back Ashley Phillips, who has the potential to reach 83. Alternatively, players may want to look at somebody like Tobias Palacio, who offers slightly less growth but a higher starting rating.

The Best Young Center Backs for a Mid-Table Team in EA FC 25 Career Mode

Those taking the reigns at a mid-table club should look no further than Pau Cubarsi and Jorrel Hato. The young starlets are two of the best young center backs in EA FC 25, boasting fantastic growth and a decent starting rating. Lucas Beraldo and Mosquera don't have quite as much potential, but they do start Career Mode with higher ratings.

The Best Young Center Backs for a Top-of-the-Table Team in EA FC 25 Career Mode

Ronald Araujo is the best Career Mode center back when it comes to potential, although William Saliba isn't too far behind. Odilon Kossounou provides a much more affordable option, as too does Sporting center back Goncalo Inacio.

The Best Young Players for Every Position in FC 25 Career Mode

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