Ranked list · as of August 2026
The best centre-backs under €15m (2026), by the numbers
The top-rated centre-backs valued under €15m across 18 leagues this season. Recruitment value, data-led.
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Tarkowskisimilar↗ | Everton Premier League | 34 | €5.2m | 7.15 |
| 2 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United Premier League | 35 | €3.9m | 7.10 |
| 3 | Olivier Boscaglisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion Premier League | 29 | €13.9m | 6.97 |
| 4 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion Premier League | 35 | €3.6m | 6.95 |
| 5 | Moratosimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest Premier League | 25 | €13.6m | 6.95 |
| 6 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton Premier League | 33 | €2.8m | 6.89 |
| 7 | Jorge Cuencasimilar↗ | Fulham Premier League | 27 | €8.6m | 6.88 |
| 8 | Harry Maguiresimilar↗ | Manchester United Premier League | 33 | €8.6m | 6.88 |
| 9 | Bashir Humphreyssimilar↗ | Burnley Premier League | 23 | €13.1m | 6.85 |
| 10 | Joël Veltmansimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion Premier League | 34 | €1.5m | 6.82 |
| 11 | Omar Alderetesimilar↗ | Sunderland Premier League | 30 | €13.8m | 6.82 |
| 12 | Nathan Akésimilar↗ | Manchester City Premier League | 31 | €10.9m | 6.80 |
| 13 | Amir Rrahmanisimilar↗ | SSC Napoli Serie A | 32 | €10.6m | 7.23 |
| 14 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal La Liga | 28 | €8.6m | 7.15 |
| 15 | Ramy Bensebainisimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund Bundesliga | 31 | €7.4m | 7.38 |
| 16 | Santiago Buenosimilar↗ | Wolverhampton Premier League | 28 | €9.2m | 6.76 |
| 17 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa Serie A | 27 | €14.3m | 7.19 |
| 18 | Florian Lejeunesimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano La Liga | 35 | €1.7m | 7.06 |
| 19 | Diego Llorentesimilar↗ | Real Betis La Liga | 33 | €2.6m | 7.06 |
| 20 | Luke Shawsimilar↗ | Manchester United Premier League | 31 | €7.5m | 6.70 |
| 21 | Marcos Alonsosimilar↗ | Celta Vigo La Liga | 36 | €1.3m | 7.05 |
| 22 | Rafa Marínsimilar↗ | Villarreal La Liga | 24 | €11.6m | 7.03 |
| 23 | Reinildo Mandavasimilar↗ | Sunderland Premier League | 32 | €4.1m | 6.67 |
| 24 | Victor Lindelöfsimilar↗ | Aston Villa Premier League | 32 | €4.8m | 6.67 |
| 25 | Hjalmar Ekdalsimilar↗ | Burnley Premier League | 28 | €4.7m | 6.67 |
Ranked by Sofascore rating, current season, min 600 minutes, across 18 leagues. Value marked * is a market estimate. Updated August 2026.
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