Best Centre-Backs in Europe 2026/27 Compare the best centre-backs across Europe's leading leagues using Scout Arena ratings and defensive performance data. Ratings for 2026/27 use performances across all competitions.
Ratings updated 2026-10-26T16:34:44.030Z . Match stats updated 2026-10-26T09:28:34.876Z .
William Saliba - Scout Arena rating 85; CB for ArsenalJames Tarkowski - Scout Arena rating 84; CB for EvertonVirgil van Dijk - Scout Arena rating 84; CB for LiverpoolEzri Konsa - Scout Arena rating 83; CB for ArsenalJames Hill - Scout Arena rating 83; CB for AFC BournemouthMarc Guéhi - Scout Arena rating 83; CB for Manchester CityAbdukodir Khusanov - Scout Arena rating 82; CB for Manchester CityAmir Rrahmani - Scout Arena rating 82; CB for NapoliCalvin Bassey - Scout Arena rating 82; CB for FulhamGabriel - Scout Arena rating 82; CB for ArsenalJérémy Jacquet - Scout Arena rating 82; CB for LiverpoolManuel Akanji - Scout Arena rating 82; CB for InterWaldemar Anton - Scout Arena rating 82; CB for Borussia DortmundCristian Romero - Scout Arena rating 81; CB for Atletico MadridEvan N'Dicka - Scout Arena rating 81; CB for RomaGerard Martín - Scout Arena rating 81; CB for BarcelonaJeff Chabot - Scout Arena rating 81; CB for VfB StuttgartSven Botman - Scout Arena rating 81; CB for Newcastle UnitedDayot Upamecano - Scout Arena rating 80; CB for Bayern MunichDean Huijsen - Scout Arena rating 80; CB for Real Madrid