9 Defenders of FIFA World Cup Best Best FIFA Best 2025

We will position based on positions in the 2025 FIFA World Cup fantasy match, choosing the best players before Matchday 1.

After seeing the best goalkeeper, here we watch the defenders.

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Trent Alexander-Arnold ($ 6.4 million) -Real Madrid

• Equipment: Al-Hilal (June 18), Pachuca (June 22), RB Salzburg (27 June)

Real Madrid reached an initial agreement with Liverpool to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold, freeing him to play at the Club World Cup.

The 26-year-old player, who is likely to take part of the set-piece in Los Blancos, has been That Defender to have in Fantasy Premier League (FPL) for almost a decade.

After a slower start until 2024/25, he continued to register three goals and six assists in 21 league performances, average 4.9 points per start from Gameweek 14 and so on.

Stipulated to make Real Madrid’s debut on Wednesday, when the Xabi Alonso team faced Al-Hilal in their opening group match, Alexander-Arnold could be commensurate with their expenses.

Josip Stanisic ($ 4.9 million) – Bayern Munich

• Equipment: Auckland City (June 15), Boca Juniors (June 21), Benfica (June 24)

Josip Stanisic may be the most reliable starter on Bayern Munich’s back.

With Dayot Upamecano ($ 5.6 million) Just returned to training after injury and Jonathan tah After just joining, its presence and use can be very important, after giving two assists when playing as a wing back during the last stretch.

Although it produces a return of attack will be far more challenging than the middle role, which is a place we hope that Stanisic lined up against Auckland City, of course there is a Clean Sheet potential, bearing in mind that the half-time New Zealand is the lowest ranking team in the competition.

Beyond that, the match 2 match against Boca Juniors also appealed from the perspective of shut-out, showing that Stanisic could be a decent group stage choice.

Chelsea Marc Marc ($ 5.8 million) – Chelsea

• Equipment: LAFC (June 16), Flamengo (June 20), ES Tunis (June 25)

Marc Cucurella is undoubtedly a Chelsea Top defender owned by FPL last season, after collecting five goals and two assists in 36 appearances.

The five Premier League goals arrived from Gameweek 16, around the point where the Spaniard was handed over to the more attacking role.

Chelsea’s defensive appearance greatly increased with the current season, reaching five clean sheets in their last nine league matches.

This shows Cucurella will be the first choice, especially in Matchdays 1 and 3, when Blues face LAFC and Es Tunis.

Denzel Dumfries ($ 6.3 million) – Inter Milan

• Equipment: Monterrey (June 18), Urawa Red Diamonds (June 21), River Plate (June 26)

Inter Milan will fight CF Monterrey and Urawa Red Diamonds in the group stage, encouraging our choice Denzel Dumfries ($ 6.3 million).

This Dutch player served 11 goals and six assists in 45 appearances in all competitions last season, developed as wing backs in the 3-5-2 SIMONE Inzaghi system.

Inzaghi Baru -Newly left the club, with former Nerazzurri defender Christian Chivu took control after only a few months with Parma. Fortunately, the 13 Romanian match spell showed that he would continue with the back/wings approach.

Dumfries, meanwhile, tortured Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League semifinals and, given the opposition, of course, was one of the best defenders to have in the club’s world cup fantasy.

Josko Gvardiol ($ 6.1 million) – Manchester City

• Equipment: Wydad AC (18 June), Al Ain (June 23), Juventus (June 26)

Manchester City headed for their two opening matches as a heavy favorite, with a clash against Wydad AC and Al Ain.

Therefore Josko Gvardiol is one of the prominent defenders, with its ownership of up to 32.1% at the time of writing.

The Croatian player scored six goals in all competitions in 2024/25.

He is also ranked third among FPL defenders for the expected goals (XGI).

When Rayan Ait-NouriArrival can make Gvardiol move to the central defender, he will continue to bring threats in the corners and bring the potential for clean sheets during the group stage.

Francisco Moura ($ 4.1 million) – FC Porto

• Equipment: Palmeiras (June 15), Inter Miami (June 19), Al Ahly (June 24)

Francisco Moura was one of the most consistent Porto players last season, with the instinct of his attack attracting attention.

Extraordinary ball cruise, Portuguese recorded three goals and 10 assists, making it an attractive budget option for fantasy managers.

It should be noted that the three goals came from only seven shots, but the potential of the assist was strong: 36 Moura’s main operand was only exceeded by the midfielder midfielder Fabio Vieira ($ 5.7 million) Among the Porto players in the league.

However, the price of Moura is arguably the biggest selling value, especially for matchdays 2 and 3.

Achraf Hakimi ($ 6.5 million) -Pisis Saint -Germain

• Equipment: Atletico Madrid (June 15), Botafogo (June 20), Seattle Sounders (June 23)

Achraf Hakimi is one of the best-back attacking in world football, so he naturally takes his place in our list of defenders.

The number of Moroccan attackers last season was only extraordinary, because he gave nine goals and 14 assists in all competitions.

As an attack -minded back who has the freedom to roam, Hakimi also collected 34 shots in the UEFA Champions League, most PSG players except every Ousmane Dembele ($ 10.0 million).

With Atletico Madrid first, investing in the back line of Paris might be able to wait, but the attraction of Hakimi in Matchday 2 and 3 is clear, with clashes against Botafogo and Seattle Sounders.

Andrea Cambiaso ($ 5.3 million) – Juventus

• Equipment: Al Ain (June 19), Wydad AC (June 22), Manchester City (June 26)

The first two equipment of Juventus, adding defender looks like a smart step, and Andrea Cambiaso stands out as the first choice.

He tends to take a position on the left side of the defense, which can make him play as a left wing back.

Italy International has made a significant impact in the league this season, scoring six attacks attacks (two goals and four assists), with two of those who came in their last three matches.

Interestingly, he was ranked third in the Juventus squad for the key pass in the 2024/25 season.

Nicolas Otamendi ($ 5.2 million) – Benfica

• Equipment: Boca Juniors (June 16), Auckland City (June 20), Bayern Munich (June 24)

Nicolas Otamendi may be 37 years old, but last season he could be said to be a prominent defender at the top of the Portuguese.

While his contract will end on June 30, he is likely to complete his commitment at the Club World Cup before deciding on Benfica’s contract extension offer.

Former Manchester City central defender is a clever reader of the game and natural leader, playing an important role in maintaining the objectives of Eagles conceding only 28 in 2024/25.

He not only shines defensively, but he is also a threat in attacks, especially in the air. Last season, only five Benfica players managed more than 28 Otamendi shots, and he contributed six goals and two assists in the league.

Other thoughts

Low -owned choice is very important in the club’s world cup fantasy.

The assessment system encourages differential selection, with additional points (+2) offered if there are more than four points scores And owned by less than 5% of all teams.

Stanisic and Otamendi both are currently eligible, with their ownership below 4% at the time of writing.

Borussia Dortmund’s Daniel Svesson (£ 4.7 million) and Flamengo Leo Ortiz (4.9m), which we discussed in our differential column, is also worth seeing.