FIFA 23 Predictions: Top 5 players with the best defending stats

Here we’ll showcase our predictions for the top 5 with the best defensive stats in FIFA 23. Check them out below.

As much as we all like attacking in FIFA, one of the most important aspects of any side is the ability to defend. Fantastic defensive players allow your attacking players to do their intended purpose and provide immense stability at the back in order to grind out victories.

We’ve had some phenomenal names who have possessed fantastic defending statistics throughout the years of FIFA, with John Terry, Nemanja Vidic, Carles Puyol and Paulo Maldini to name just a few of the monsters we’ve had that certainly knew how to stop an opponent in previous FIFA titles.

But now we look forward to the new title and what this may bring, so with this, here are our predictions for who we think the top 5 players with the best defending stats will be in FIFA 23.

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At number five is Manchester United’s new marquee signing – Casemiro.

The rock-solid midfielder is the only player to differentiate from a centre-back in our top five, which may give you some clues on who is to come.

Position: CBClub: Inter MilanLeague: Serie ADefending Prediction: 88

Next up is the Slovakian defender – Milan Skriniar.

He was integral to Inter Milan’s side last year and was certainly one of the best defenders in Serie A. We predict he’ll be given 88 in terms of defensive stats.

Position: CBClub: Paris Saint GermainLeague: Ligue 1Defending Prediction: 89

Marquinhos sits at third. The Brazilian has proven over the last couple of seasons that he is one of the best in the business at what he does and has filled the huge void left in PSG’s defence after Thiago Silva‘s departure