Best FPL Defenders Under £4.5m: Gameweek 8

The case for Ferdi Kadıoğlu in the under-£4.5m defender bracket comes down to three things: a Hard fixture against Liverpool (A) in Gameweek 8, 7.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks, and 7.5 expected points from the model. At £4.4m, Ferdi Kadıoğlu does not require you to sacrifice depth elsewhere in the squad to the same degree as premium options. Owned by 1.7% of managers, the data makes a clear case at this price point.

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Olivier Boscagli is the number 2 ranked defender under £4.5m heading into Gameweek 8, with the model projecting 7.5 expected points. At £4.5m, that is one of the stronger expected-points-per-pound returns in this bracket. Form of 7.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks backs the projection. A Hard rated fixture against Liverpool (A) provides a clear pathway to a return. Owned by 0.5% of managers, Olivier Boscagli sits in a useful ownership bracket.

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At £4.0m, Dara O'Shea faces Nott'm Forest (H) in Gameweek 8, a fixture rated Medium for difficulty. The model projects 7.0 expected points. Form of 7.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks backs the projection. Within the under-£4.5m defender bracket, 7.0 xPts places Dara O'Shea near the top of what this price range currently offers. At 2.7% ownership the rank impact of a return is real but manageable.

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The case for Abdoul Ouattara in the under-£4.5m defender bracket comes down to three things: a Medium fixture against Nott'm Forest (H) in Gameweek 8, 6.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks, and 6.5 expected points from the model. At £4.0m, Abdoul Ouattara does not require you to sacrifice depth elsewhere in the squad to the same degree as premium options. Owned by 1.0% of managers, the data makes a clear case at this price point.

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Victor Lindelöf is the number 5 ranked defender under £4.5m heading into Gameweek 8, with the model projecting 6.0 expected points. At £4.5m, that is one of the stronger expected-points-per-pound returns in this bracket. Form of 6.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks backs the projection. A Hard rated fixture against Man City (H) provides a clear pathway to a return. Owned by 0.4% of managers, Victor Lindelöf sits in a useful ownership bracket.

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At £4.5m, Jorrel Hato faces Spurs (H) in Gameweek 8, a fixture rated Easy for difficulty. The model projects 5.5 expected points. Form of 5.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks backs the projection. Within the under-£4.5m defender bracket, 5.5 xPts places Jorrel Hato near the top of what this price range currently offers. At 0.7% ownership the rank impact of a return is real but manageable.

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The case for Calvin Bassey in the under-£4.5m defender bracket comes down to three things: a Easy fixture against Coventry City (A) in Gameweek 8, 5.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks, and 5.0 expected points from the model. At £4.5m, Calvin Bassey does not require you to sacrifice depth elsewhere in the squad to the same degree as premium options. Owned by 1.1% of managers, the data makes a clear case at this price point.

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Kristoffer Ajer is the number 8 ranked defender under £4.5m heading into Gameweek 8, with the model projecting 4.5 expected points. At £4.5m, that is one of the stronger expected-points-per-pound returns in this bracket. Form of 4.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks backs the projection. A Easy rated fixture against Hull City (A) provides a clear pathway to a return. Owned by 4.1% of managers, Kristoffer Ajer sits in a useful ownership bracket.

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At £4.5m, Josh Acheampong faces Spurs (H) in Gameweek 8, a fixture rated Easy for difficulty. The model projects 4.5 expected points. Form of 4.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks backs the projection. Within the under-£4.5m defender bracket, 4.5 xPts places Josh Acheampong near the top of what this price range currently offers. At 0.3% ownership the rank impact of a return is real but manageable.

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The case for David Affengruber in the under-£4.5m defender bracket comes down to three things: a Easy fixture against Coventry City (A) in Gameweek 8, 4.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks, and 4.5 expected points from the model. At £4.5m, David Affengruber does not require you to sacrifice depth elsewhere in the squad to the same degree as premium options. Owned by 0.7% of managers, the data makes a clear case at this price point.

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Matty Cash is the number 11 ranked defender under £4.5m heading into Gameweek 8, with the model projecting 4.0 expected points. At £4.4m, that is one of the stronger expected-points-per-pound returns in this bracket. Form of 4.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks backs the projection. A Hard rated fixture against Man City (H) provides a clear pathway to a return. Owned by 4.1% of managers, Matty Cash sits in a useful ownership bracket.

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At £4.5m, Tyrone Mings faces Man City (H) in Gameweek 8, a fixture rated Hard for difficulty. The model projects 4.0 expected points. Form of 4.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks backs the projection. Within the under-£4.5m defender bracket, 4.0 xPts places Tyrone Mings near the top of what this price range currently offers. At 0.4% ownership the rank impact of a return is real but manageable.

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The case for Jaouen Hadjam in the under-£4.5m defender bracket comes down to three things: a Hard fixture against Liverpool (A) in Gameweek 8, 4.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks, and 4.0 expected points from the model. At £4.5m, Jaouen Hadjam does not require you to sacrifice depth elsewhere in the squad to the same degree as premium options. Owned by 0.1% of managers, the data makes a clear case at this price point.

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Timothy Castagne is the number 14 ranked defender under £4.5m heading into Gameweek 8, with the model projecting 4.0 expected points. At £4.5m, that is one of the stronger expected-points-per-pound returns in this bracket. Form of 4.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks backs the projection. A Easy rated fixture against Coventry City (A) provides a clear pathway to a return. Owned by 1.2% of managers, Timothy Castagne sits in a useful ownership bracket.

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At £4.5m, James Justin faces Sunderland (A) in Gameweek 8, a fixture rated Medium for difficulty. The model projects 4.0 expected points. Form of 4.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks backs the projection. Within the under-£4.5m defender bracket, 4.0 xPts places James Justin near the top of what this price range currently offers. At 2.1% ownership the rank impact of a return is real but manageable.

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The case for Bobby Thomas in the under-£4.5m defender bracket comes down to three things: a Easy fixture against Fulham (H) in Gameweek 8, 3.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks, and 3.5 expected points from the model. At £4.0m, Bobby Thomas does not require you to sacrifice depth elsewhere in the squad to the same degree as premium options. Owned by 9.4% of managers, the data makes a clear case at this price point.

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Milan van Ewijk is the number 17 ranked defender under £4.5m heading into Gameweek 8, with the model projecting 3.5 expected points. At £3.9m, that is one of the stronger expected-points-per-pound returns in this bracket. Form of 3.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks backs the projection. A Easy rated fixture against Fulham (H) provides a clear pathway to a return. Owned by 7.4% of managers, Milan van Ewijk sits in a useful ownership bracket.

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At £4.1m, John Egan faces Brentford (H) in Gameweek 8, a fixture rated Medium for difficulty. The model projects 2.5 expected points. Form of 2.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks backs the projection. Within the under-£4.5m defender bracket, 2.5 xPts places John Egan near the top of what this price range currently offers. At 7.2% ownership the rank impact of a return is real but manageable.

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The case for Issa Diop in the under-£4.5m defender bracket comes down to three things: a Medium fixture against Nott'm Forest (H) in Gameweek 8, 2.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks, and 2.5 expected points from the model. At £3.9m, Issa Diop does not require you to sacrifice depth elsewhere in the squad to the same degree as premium options. Owned by 11.0% of managers, the data makes a clear case at this price point.

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Tyrick Mitchell is the number 20 ranked defender under £4.5m heading into Gameweek 8, with the model projecting 2.0 expected points. At £4.5m, that is one of the stronger expected-points-per-pound returns in this bracket. Form of 2.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks backs the projection. A Medium rated fixture against Newcastle (H) provides a clear pathway to a return. Owned by 5.6% of managers, Tyrick Mitchell sits in a useful ownership bracket.

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At £4.3m, Trai Hume faces Leeds (H) in Gameweek 8, a fixture rated Medium for difficulty. The model projects 2.0 expected points. Form of 2.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks backs the projection. Within the under-£4.5m defender bracket, 2.0 xPts places Trai Hume near the top of what this price range currently offers. At 2.0% ownership the rank impact of a return is real but manageable.

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The case for Semi Ajayi in the under-£4.5m defender bracket comes down to three things: a Medium fixture against Brentford (H) in Gameweek 8, 1.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks, and 1.5 expected points from the model. At £4.2m, Semi Ajayi does not require you to sacrifice depth elsewhere in the squad to the same degree as premium options. Owned by 13.3% of managers, the data makes a clear case at this price point.

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Ryan Giles is the number 23 ranked defender under £4.5m heading into Gameweek 8, with the model projecting 1.5 expected points. At £4.0m, that is one of the stronger expected-points-per-pound returns in this bracket. Form of 1.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks backs the projection. A Medium rated fixture against Brentford (H) provides a clear pathway to a return. Owned by 2.9% of managers, Ryan Giles sits in a useful ownership bracket.

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At £4.0m, Leif Davis faces Nott'm Forest (H) in Gameweek 8, a fixture rated Medium for difficulty. The model projects 0.5 expected points. Form of 0.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks backs the projection. Within the under-£4.5m defender bracket, 0.5 xPts places Leif Davis near the top of what this price range currently offers. At 7.4% ownership the rank impact of a return is real but manageable.

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The case for Luke O'Nien in the under-£4.5m defender bracket comes down to three things: a Medium fixture against Leeds (H) in Gameweek 8, 0.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks, and 0.5 expected points from the model. At £3.9m, Luke O'Nien does not require you to sacrifice depth elsewhere in the squad to the same degree as premium options. Owned by 2.5% of managers, the data makes a clear case at this price point.

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