Italy’s Paolo Maldini is the best defender in FC 21. His 94 Defensive Awareness will stop attacks before they even dare to FC 24 Coins start, and a handy 85 in Short Passing means he won’t fumble a clearance very often. Pick him up if you need to create a formidable backline and slot in a defensive workhorse that will react quickly to danger, but also head in a few essential goals...