Best Choice: Keylor Navas. After having won three Champions League titles with La Liga giants Real Madrid, Keylor Navas came to Paris in search of a new challenge (and probably a pay raise, too). Generally regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the world, the Costa Rican star is one of the safest bets between the posts, not only in a Ligue 1 team but in all of FC 24 Coins game modes.

Budget Alternative: Steve Mandanda. At 36 years of age, Mandanda remains a top goalkeeper, playing for Olympique Marseille, one of France's biggest clubs. His 84 reflexes rating and positioning valued at 81 will ensure that players who buy him are well-protected at the back.

Best Choice: Youcef Atal. His overall rating may seem low at 79. but after a deeper dive into his individual statistics, players should have no doubt about Atal's quality as a right back. With 91 pace and dribbling skills rated at 81. he's Ligue 1's most agile player in his position, a crucial quality for a modern-day wide defender.

Budget Alternative: Leo Dubois. Lyon's 3rd captain might not be the most skilled player in the league, but he's very versatile, with most of his key abilities (aside from shooting) ranging well above the 70-point mark. His price on the open market fluctuates between 700 and 950 coins, so he's an absolute steal, regardless of whether one wants to use him as a substitute, or a first-team member.

Best Choices: Marquinhos and Presnel Kimpembe. While the best picks for the right-back positions are OGC Nice and Lyon buy EAFC 24 Coins players, the best central defensive duo consists of PSG's Marquinhos and Presnel Kimpembe. With the Brazilian's defending stat of 87. and the Frenchman's 84 physicality rating, the pair can hold off even the most dangerous forwards.