With Palmeiras being crowned champion, the list of top performing CBs presents a unexpected variety. The top performing CBs are all from different teams. In individual terms, the player with the highest average rating represents the team that finished in 14th place.
| Player | Rating | Defense | Minutes Played | Team |
| Leo Ortiz | 7.30 | Back 4 | 1890 | Bragantino |
| Emiliano Velázquez | 7.28 | Back 4 | 525 | Santos |
| Júnior Alonso | 7.24 | Back 4 | 2565 | Atlético Mineiro |
| Léo Pereira | 7.22 | Back 4 | 932 | Flamengo |
| Murilo Cerqueira | 7.21 | Back 4 | 2657 | Palmeiras |
| Rafinha | 7.02 | Back 5 | 952 | São Paulo |
Conditions for the presented data:
– Minimum minutes played in the season: 450 minutes (equivalent to 5 full games) per type of defense played (Back 4 or Back 5);
Data from FBref.