Manchester United made Harry Maguire the most expensive defender in the world in August, breaking the record set when Liverpool bought Virgil van Dijk in January 2018. World-class defenders are also expensive in FIFA 20 Career Mode, but there are many bargains to be had if you are willing to scout in the right places.
New Juventus centre-back Matthijs de Ligt is the best young defender in the game and has the potential to be a 93-rated superstar, while RB Leipzig have a centre-back pairing that should dominate for the next decade or more.