Ranked list · as of September 2026
The best centre-backs right now (2026), ranked by the numbers
The top-rated centre-backs across 18 leagues this season, ranked on player rating. Data-led, updated automatically.
By Doppel's data-led ranking, the best centre-backs right now are Marc Guéhi, Luka Vušković and Gabriel Magalhães. Marc Guéhi (Manchester City) tops the list this season with a 7.30 rating, ranked across 18 leagues and adjusted for league strength. As of September 2026.
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City Premier League | 26 | €66m | 7.30 |
| 2 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion Premier League | 19 | €64m | 7.28 |
| 3 | Gabriel Magalhãessimilar↗ | Arsenal Premier League | 29 | €70m | 7.27 |
| 4 | Virgil van Dijksimilar↗ | Liverpool FC Premier League | 35 | €15.5m | 7.26 |
| 5 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur Premier League | 26 | €65m | 7.24 |
| 6 | Marcos Senesisimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur Premier League | 29 | €23m | 7.24 |
| 7 | António Silvasimilar↗ | Bournemouth Premier League | 23 | €27m | 7.21 |
| 8 | Rúben Diassimilar↗ | Manchester City Premier League | 29 | €60m | 7.18 |
| 9 | James Tarkowskisimilar↗ | Everton Premier League | 34 | €5.2m | 7.15 |
| 10 | Dara O'Sheasimilar↗ | Ipswich Town Premier League | 27 | €17m | 7.13 |
| 11 | Bobby Thomassimilar↗ | Coventry City Premier League | 25 | €16.5m | 7.13 |
| 12 | Ethan Ampadusimilar↗ | Leeds United Premier League | 26 | €28m | 7.13 |
| 13 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United Premier League | 35 | €3.9m | 7.10 |
| 14 | Lisandro Martínezsimilar↗ | Manchester United Premier League | 28 | €48m | 7.09 |
| 15 | Jacob Greavessimilar↗ | Ipswich Town Premier League | 26 | €13.4m | 7.09 |
| 16 | Nico Schlotterbecksimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund Bundesliga | 27 | €57m | 7.67 |
| 17 | Konstantinos Mavropanossimilar↗ | West Ham United Premier League | 29 | €19.5m | 7.04 |
| 18 | Ousmane Diomandesimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest Premier League | 23 | €44m | 7.03 |
| 19 | Joachim Andersensimilar↗ | Fulham Premier League | 30 | €21m | 7.02 |
| 20 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United Premier League | 25 | €41m | 7.02 |
| 21 | William Salibasimilar↗ | Arsenal Premier League | 25 | €94m | 7.02 |
| 22 | Nico Elvedisimilar↗ | Leeds United Premier League | 30 | €7.3m | 7.01 |
| 23 | Jarrad Branthwaitesimilar↗ | Everton Premier League | 24 | €41m | 7.01 |
| 24 | Sven Botmansimilar↗ | Newcastle United Premier League | 26 | €33m | 7.00 |
| 25 | Joško Gvardiolsimilar↗ | Manchester City Premier League | 24 | €64m | 6.99 |
Ranked by player rating, current season, min 600 minutes, across 18 leagues. Value marked * is a market estimate. Updated September 2026.
FAQ
- Who is the best centre-back right now?
- By the data, Marc Guéhi (Manchester City) is the top-rated centre-back this season (7.30 rating), ahead of Luka Vušković and Gabriel Magalhães. Full ranking across 18 leagues on this page.
- Who is the best value centre-back?
- Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool FC) stands out on value: a 7.26 rating at roughly €15.5m, below the market's headline prices.
- How are the best centre-backs ranked?
- Doppel ranks centre-backs by player rating over the current season (minimum 600 minutes), across 18 leagues in Europe and South America, league-strength adjusted so output isn't over-credited in weaker leagues. Updated automatically.
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