The Best Defenders for a Solid Backline in FIFA Mobile
- India Today Gaming
- May 02, 2025 (UPDATED: May 02, 2025 10:49 IST)
Struggling to stop goals in FIFA Mobile? Here’s a rough but real guide to the best defenders for building a tough, reliable backline that holds strong under pressure.
You can’t win games if you’re leaking goals left and right, plain and simple. Having a solid backline gives you the confidence to build attacks and not panic every time the opponent gets the ball near your box. So picking the right defenders is super important, even if they aren’t the flashiest players in the game.
Paolo Maldini – The Timeless Icon
Maldini is basically the definition of a defender. He reads the game so well that he seems to know where the ball’s gonna go before it’s even kicked. Sure, he might not be the fastest anymore, but his positioning and tackling are on point. If there’s a way to steal the ball without diving in recklessly, he’ll find it.
Virgil van Dijk – The Brick Wall
You know those defenders you just can’t get past? That’s Van Dijk. He’s strong, tall, and rarely loses a header. He doesn’t make many mistakes and if you try to muscle him off the ball, good luck – he usually wins those duels. He’s the kind of player you want in the middle to boss around your defense.
Laurent Blanc & Eder Militao – The Dynamic Duo
Blanc brings that veteran smarts—great at intercepting passes and stepping up to shut down attackers. Militao on the other hand is all about speed and agility. Together they cover each other’s weaknesses: Blanc reads the play while Militao chases down any runner he missed.
The Underdogs: Stam, Marquez, Cannavaro
Jaap Stam and Rafael Marquez might not be the newest cards, but their strength and aggression can intimidate opponents. And Cannavaro? He’s shorter, yeah, but his agility and timing for tackles is unreal. He’ll slide in and win the ball before you know it.
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Mix and match these guys based on your playstyle—if you like crossing from the wings, make sure your full-backs can keep up. But no matter who you pick, having one of these defenders in your squad will definitely make it harder for your opponent to score.
Written By - Farjana Jamal, Freelance Writer, India Today Gaming