Same as with previous versions of Football Manager, we'll take a look at who are the best FM 2014 players at each position respectably in Football Manager 2014. These are the best of the best, cream of the crop, the elite world-class players.
We based our selection of the best players in the game by their current ability. Higher their current ability, better their rank on our list. We'll show you the top 10 players at each position according to the game.
Latest update or the 13.0 database has been used to determine the players current ability ratings at the start of the game.
FM 2014 Best Players - Central Defenders
Some mayor changes in top 10 have been made in FM14. John Terry is no longer at number one position, or in top 10 for that matter. He tumbled down to 13th place on the list.
Also one of the biggest shocks is that Giorgio Chiellini is no longer in the top 10, and is now at 12th place, and also behind his teammate Andrea Barzagli who has taken the 11th place on the list.
There is no more legendary Barcelona's captain Carles Puyol, who is now at 25th place, as well as last years surprise entry in top 10, Robert Huth, who is not in the top 40 central defenders this year, yet last year he took 8th place on our list!
Sergio Ramos and Thiago Silva moved up the ladder most from last year. See below who are the Top 10 Central Defenders in Football Manager 2014.
#10 Pepe
Pepe is a great player, but due to his high Aggression attribute you can expect a red card now and there.
#9 Jan Vertonghen
Jan Vertonghen is irreplaceable at Tottenham Hotspurs defence. Has all the necessary attributes to make a step to more prominent club.
#8 Nemanja Vidic
Legendary Serb and Manchester United captain, Nemanja Vidic, is losing a bit of his physical attributes due to age.
#7 Javier Mascherano
Excellent Defensive Midfielder and very good as a central defender, Javier Mascherano.
#6 Jerome Boateng
Jerome Boateng's current ability doesn't reflect to his stats all that good. But this German international has some time to develop and sneak in the top three.
#5 Gerard Pique
Gerard Pique is an excellent ball-playing defender for any team in Football Manager.
#4 Mats Hummels
Mats Hummels ability is much greater than Dortumnd's. Not long now and we might see him in Bayern.
#3 Sergio Ramos
Real Madrid captain and their icon, Sergio Ramos is in the top three defenders in FM 2014.
#2 Vincent Kompany
Vincent Kompany is your ultimate central defender for Football Manager.
#1 Thiago Silva
The current Brazil captain, Thiago Silva, is our new number one defender.