Below are the recommended defensive players for the football/soccer game FIFA 11. It lists some of the best young players and their potential overall, plus players that can help out lower league clubs. These players are listed in no particular order, but are considered to be the top defensive players – which include goalkeepers, centre backs and left/right backs – for FIFA 11.

David De Gea – 78
David De Gea is considered a really huge prospect costing 9 million. Even if he is only 19 years old, he is already a really decent goalkeeper. Currently a part of the Athletico Madrid club, he will sign for most clubs in the top half of the table.

Igor Akinfeev – 84
Igor Akinfeev does a lot of great saves. At 24 years old, he makes a good young goalkeeper. His current club is the Cska Moscow and currently costs 30 million.

Olivier Sorin – 75
Olivier Sorin, at 29 years old, makes a great back-up goalkeeper. He only costs a quarter of a million but is a real performer every time he plays. Current club is AJ Auxerre and surely, he still has many years left in him to play.

Guilherme – 78
Currently a member of the Lokomotiv Moskva Club, Guilherme is relatively cheaper than the other goalkeepers. He costs around 5.5 million and at his age of 24 years old, he is considered young for a goalkeeper. Nevertheless, he always performs well in a game. With a height of 6’6”, he does immense long throws and is truly one of the best keepers.

Phil Jones – 74
One of the youngest players with great prospects, Phil Jones is already a very solid player and is only 18 years old. He is a centre back, and his current club is the Blackburn Rovers. He currently costs around 5 million and has been a mainstay since starting the second season with Leeds United. He is on 80 ovr going into season 5.

Zelao – 75
Centre back at 25 years old, Zelao has specialties in Aerial Threat and Strength. He is a member of the club Saturn Oblast (Russia). He is basically a beast, very fast with a height of 6’5” with Flair and Power Header and can take Power Free-kicks. He costs 7 million.

Emir Spahic – 77
Emir Spahic is a great centre back player at 29 years old. He is suitable for people on tight budgets since he costs only around 2 million. A modestly quick and technically sound player, he is comfortable playing across the back four and is also comfortable playing with either foot. He is currently a part of Montpellier club.

Stephen Ward – 65
He is a current member of the Wolves club. Stephen Ward, at 25 years old, is a left back and makes a real solid and versatile defender. He is good enough for any Championship teams that are pushing for promotion. He also can chip in with a few assists. He costs 700 thousand.

Paolo De Ceglie – 74
Relatively cheaper approximately costing at £5,500,000 compared to the other top left backs, Paolo De Ceglie at 23 years old has a decent potential to improve his craft. He is currently a part of Juventus. Very quick and with excellent stamina, he can keep running all throughout the match.

Aly Cissokho – 78
Currently a part of the Lyon club, Aly Cissokho may not start out great, but plays a decent game for most clubs. He is currently 22 years old and becomes one of the best left back in the game. He costs around 12 million.