Best FPL Defenders Under £5.0m: Gameweek 8

At £4.4m, Ferdi Kadıoğlu faces Liverpool (A) in Gameweek 8, a fixture rated Hard for difficulty. The model projects 7.5 expected points. Form of 7.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks backs the projection. Within the under-£5.0m defender bracket, 7.5 xPts places Ferdi Kadıoğlu near the top of what this price range currently offers. At 1.7% ownership the rank impact of a return is real but manageable.

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The case for Olivier Boscagli in the under-£5.0m 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 £4.5m, Olivier Boscagli does not require you to sacrifice depth elsewhere in the squad to the same degree as premium options. Owned by 0.5% of managers, the data makes a clear case at this price point.

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Dara O'Shea is the number 3 ranked defender under £5.0m heading into Gameweek 8, with the model projecting 7.0 expected points. At £4.0m, that is one of the stronger expected-points-per-pound returns in this bracket. Form of 7.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks backs the projection. A Medium rated fixture against Nott'm Forest (H) provides a clear pathway to a return. Owned by 2.7% of managers, Dara O'Shea sits in a useful ownership bracket.

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At £4.6m, Ezri Konsa faces Everton (H) in Gameweek 8, a fixture rated Medium for difficulty. The model projects 6.5 expected points. Form of 6.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks backs the projection. Within the under-£5.0m defender bracket, 6.5 xPts places Ezri Konsa near the top of what this price range currently offers. At 18.0% ownership the rank impact of a return is real but manageable.

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The case for Abdoul Ouattara in the under-£5.0m 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 6 ranked defender under £5.0m 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-£5.0m 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 Sven Botman in the under-£5.0m defender bracket comes down to three things: a Medium fixture against Crystal Palace (A) in Gameweek 8, 5.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks, and 5.5 expected points from the model. At £5.0m, Sven Botman does not require you to sacrifice depth elsewhere in the squad to the same degree as premium options. Owned by 0.8% of managers, the data makes a clear case at this price point.

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Calvin Bassey is the number 9 ranked defender under £5.0m heading into Gameweek 8, with the model projecting 5.0 expected points. At £4.5m, that is one of the stronger expected-points-per-pound returns in this bracket. Form of 5.0 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 1.1% of managers, Calvin Bassey sits in a useful ownership bracket.

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At £4.5m, Kristoffer Ajer faces Hull City (A) 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-£5.0m defender bracket, 4.5 xPts places Kristoffer Ajer near the top of what this price range currently offers. At 4.1% ownership the rank impact of a return is real but manageable.

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The case for Josh Acheampong in the under-£5.0m defender bracket comes down to three things: a Easy fixture against Spurs (H) in Gameweek 8, 4.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks, and 4.5 expected points from the model. At £4.5m, Josh Acheampong does not require you to sacrifice depth elsewhere in the squad to the same degree as premium options. Owned by 0.3% of managers, the data makes a clear case at this price point.

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David Affengruber is the number 12 ranked defender under £5.0m 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 Coventry City (A) provides a clear pathway to a return. Owned by 0.7% of managers, David Affengruber sits in a useful ownership bracket.

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At £4.4m, Matty Cash 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-£5.0m defender bracket, 4.0 xPts places Matty Cash near the top of what this price range currently offers. At 4.1% ownership the rank impact of a return is real but manageable.

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The case for Tyrone Mings in the under-£5.0m defender bracket comes down to three things: a Hard fixture against Man City (H) in Gameweek 8, 4.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks, and 4.0 expected points from the model. At £4.5m, Tyrone Mings does not require you to sacrifice depth elsewhere in the squad to the same degree as premium options. Owned by 0.4% of managers, the data makes a clear case at this price point.

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Silva is the number 15 ranked defender under £5.0m heading into Gameweek 8, with the model projecting 4.0 expected points. At £5.0m, 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 Utd (A) provides a clear pathway to a return. Owned by 0.6% of managers, Silva sits in a useful ownership bracket.

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At £4.5m, Jaouen Hadjam faces Liverpool (A) 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-£5.0m defender bracket, 4.0 xPts places Jaouen Hadjam near the top of what this price range currently offers. At 0.1% ownership the rank impact of a return is real but manageable.

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The case for Colwill in the under-£5.0m defender bracket comes down to three things: a Easy fixture against Spurs (H) in Gameweek 8, 4.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks, and 4.0 expected points from the model. At £4.8m, Colwill does not require you to sacrifice depth elsewhere in the squad to the same degree as premium options. Owned by 0.8% of managers, the data makes a clear case at this price point.

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Timothy Castagne is the number 18 ranked defender under £5.0m 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-£5.0m 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-£5.0m 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 21 ranked defender under £5.0m 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 £5.0m, Tarik Muharemović faces Sunderland (A) in Gameweek 8, a fixture rated Medium for difficulty. The model projects 3.5 expected points. Form of 3.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks backs the projection. Within the under-£5.0m defender bracket, 3.5 xPts places Tarik Muharemović near the top of what this price range currently offers. At 5.0% ownership the rank impact of a return is real but manageable.

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The case for Jan Paul Van Hecke in the under-£5.0m defender bracket comes down to three things: a Hard fixture against Chelsea (A) in Gameweek 8, 3.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks, and 3.5 expected points from the model. At £4.9m, Jan Paul Van Hecke does not require you to sacrifice depth elsewhere in the squad to the same degree as premium options. Owned by 6.8% of managers, the data makes a clear case at this price point.

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Harry Maguire is the number 24 ranked defender under £5.0m heading into Gameweek 8, with the model projecting 3.0 expected points. At £4.8m, that is one of the stronger expected-points-per-pound returns in this bracket. Form of 3.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks backs the projection. A Medium rated fixture against Bournemouth (H) provides a clear pathway to a return. Owned by 6.6% of managers, Harry Maguire 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-£5.0m 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-£5.0m 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 27 ranked defender under £5.0m 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 £5.0m, Neco Williams faces Ipswich Town (A) in Gameweek 8, a fixture rated Easy 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-£5.0m defender bracket, 2.0 xPts places Neco Williams near the top of what this price range currently offers. At 6.3% ownership the rank impact of a return is real but manageable.

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The case for Trai Hume in the under-£5.0m defender bracket comes down to three things: a Medium fixture against Leeds (H) in Gameweek 8, 2.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks, and 2.0 expected points from the model. At £4.3m, Trai Hume does not require you to sacrifice depth elsewhere in the squad to the same degree as premium options. Owned by 2.0% of managers, the data makes a clear case at this price point.

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Semi Ajayi is the number 30 ranked defender under £5.0m heading into Gameweek 8, with the model projecting 1.5 expected points. At £4.2m, 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 13.3% of managers, Semi Ajayi sits in a useful ownership bracket.

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