Virgil van Dijk is the best defender on PES 2021 and with those stats it is easy to see why! 95 Defensive Awareness and 94 Physical Contact is incredible for the Dutchman.
Sergio Ramos (OVR 90)
Spanish defender Sergio Ramos has been one of the world’s best for many years.
Ramos has enjoyed a glittering career that has seen him win numerous Champions Leagues and even the World Cup!
Raphael Varane (OVR 88)
Raphael Varane is part of the most formidable centre back pairing on PES 2021 alongside Ramos.
Varane’s speed and strength compliment the skillset of Ramos and together they are phenomenal.
Gerard Pique (OVR 87)
One of the great defenders of the 21st century.
Not the fastest defender on this list, Gerard Pique makes up for it with a massive 93 Defensive Awareness stat.
David Alaba (OVR 87)
Austrian star David Alaba has excelled since his shift from left back to centre back.
First console: PlayStation 2 / Favourite Game: Modern Warfare 2 / Currently Playing: FIFA 20
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