Most important attributes
Tackling – the most important attribute for any defender. Low tackling – bad defender.
Jumping – the major attribute that influences much likehood of winning headers.
Positioning – very important attribute for central defender. Low positioning will lead to problems in the centre of your defense.
Marking – low marking will result in goal situations cause by loss of opponent’s player during their attack or set piece.
Strength – influences on likehood of won headers.
Less important attributes
Anticipation – ability of defender to predict where the ball will be in the next moment.
Bravery – important for challenges with brave opponent’s players. Low braved defender can be frightened in a challenge with aggressive, brave and strong striker and make a mistake.
Concentration – important for avoiding last minute mistakes or mistakes in hard games (during big occasions).
Decisions – taking wrong decisions may cause dangerous situation near the box.
Determination – morale changes depending on this attribute. And Determination is also important to keep player determined during important matches. Centre of your defense is a vital part of the team. Undetermined central defenders will do problems for you.
Height – together with high Strength it will lead to domination in air.
Teamwork – Central defenders should work as a team with other defenders and goalkeeper.
Work Rate – Work Rate is more important for defense players than others.
Additional important attributes for Sweepers
Pace, Acceleration, Passing
Examples of perfect central defenders
William Gallas, John Terry, Andrea Barzagli, Walter Samuel
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