20 Bargain basement Defenders going to the World Cup!

here are my top recommendations for the best budget defenders who we may see on our screens come June. All are valued at under £500k...



never looked the best at international level but he has been around the national squad since 2001



just recently got into the squad but has plenty of potential. maybe too early for him to shine. lovely perm though.



a bit slow, but very strong. an imposing centre back.

lots of caps for this palmereiras ball winner



not the Southampton one! suffering from a few injuries, but his strength and drive will bother defences.



finding his feet again after injuries when he was at Fulham.

short ball winner that has an outside chance of making the world cup.



a bad knee injury nearly stopped him reaching the finals but he recovered.



tenacious tricky left full back. did well in Holland.

a solid central defender and a good leader. very trusted by the coach.



was released by flamengo because they thought he was too small. but a supplier of defensive height.



very experienced and can play at right back. used to sell ice-creams in medellin

a solid defensive midfielder for his club and has a never-say-die attitude.



not sure if he got the nod, but he has some great stats.



used to be first choice in his position. can play DR as well.

tall defensive midfielder who is very combative.



hard working defender who lacks quality, but he defo makes up for in spirit. plays on the right best.

fast and intelligent but has defensive flaws. usually plays at full back. back to full fitness after his leg injury.



the captain. a commander of set pieces but getting slow. intelligent and articulate.



a feisty defensive midfielder. he is the Uruguay engine.

hard as fuck this defender. very quick in the air and can pass well. absolutely cracking at that price.



a physically strong centre back. first called up in 2008.

plies his trade in America.

tough defender who loves the physical game. great at set pieces.

an inspirational skipper who has a knack of scoring some crucial goals.

a rangy confident defender. should establish himself at DR.

ok, that's more than 20, but they are the cheapest best.

Good guide again! I always enjoy reading your posts when I am looking for a player