Best FPL Defenders Under £6.0m: Gameweek 7

At £5.1m, Maxim De Cuyper faces Crystal Palace (H) in Gameweek 7, a fixture rated Easy for difficulty. The model projects 10.7 expected points. Form of 10.7 points per game over the last 5 gameweeks backs the projection. Within the under-£6.0m defender bracket, 10.7 xPts places Maxim De Cuyper near the top of what this price range currently offers. At 33.6% ownership the rank impact of a return is real but manageable.

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The case for Luka Vuskovic in the under-£6.0m defender bracket comes down to three things: a Easy fixture against Crystal Palace (H) in Gameweek 7, 7.3 points per game over the last 5 gameweeks, and 7.3 expected points from the model. At £5.0m, Luka Vuskovic does not require you to sacrifice depth elsewhere in the squad to the same degree as premium options. Owned by 4.4% of managers, the data makes a clear case at this price point.

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Jayden Bogle is the number 3 ranked defender under £6.0m heading into Gameweek 7, with the model projecting 7.0 expected points. At £4.7m, that is one of the stronger expected-points-per-pound returns in this bracket. Form of 7.0 points per game over the last 5 gameweeks backs the projection. A Hard rated fixture against Man Utd (H) provides a clear pathway to a return. Owned by 8.6% of managers, Jayden Bogle sits in a useful ownership bracket.

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At £4.4m, Ferdi Kadıoğlu faces Crystal Palace (H) in Gameweek 7, a fixture rated Easy for difficulty. The model projects 6.7 expected points. Form of 6.7 points per game over the last 5 gameweeks backs the projection. Within the under-£6.0m defender bracket, 6.7 xPts places Ferdi Kadıoğlu near the top of what this price range currently offers. At 1.5% ownership the rank impact of a return is real but manageable.

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The case for Joško Gvardiol in the under-£6.0m defender bracket comes down to three things: a Easy fixture against Ipswich Town (H) in Gameweek 7, 6.3 points per game over the last 5 gameweeks, and 6.3 expected points from the model. At £5.8m, Joško Gvardiol does not require you to sacrifice depth elsewhere in the squad to the same degree as premium options. Owned by 27.7% of managers, the data makes a clear case at this price point.

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Ainsley Maitland-Niles is the number 6 ranked defender under £6.0m heading into Gameweek 7, 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 5 gameweeks backs the projection. A Hard rated fixture against Chelsea (H) provides a clear pathway to a return. Owned by 1.5% of managers, Ainsley Maitland-Niles sits in a useful ownership bracket.

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At £5.0m, Jeremy Jacquet faces Brentford (A) in Gameweek 7, a fixture rated Medium for difficulty. The model projects 6.0 expected points. Form of 6.0 points per game over the last 5 gameweeks backs the projection. Within the under-£6.0m defender bracket, 6.0 xPts places Jeremy Jacquet near the top of what this price range currently offers. At 3.6% ownership the rank impact of a return is real but manageable.

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The case for Olivier Boscagli in the under-£6.0m defender bracket comes down to three things: a Easy fixture against Crystal Palace (H) in Gameweek 7, 5.7 points per game over the last 5 gameweeks, and 5.7 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 0.3% of managers, the data makes a clear case at this price point.

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Jarrad Branthwaite is the number 9 ranked defender under £6.0m heading into Gameweek 7, with the model projecting 5.7 expected points. At £5.5m, that is one of the stronger expected-points-per-pound returns in this bracket. Form of 5.7 points per game over the last 5 gameweeks backs the projection. A Hard rated fixture against Chelsea (H) provides a clear pathway to a return. Owned by 2.6% of managers, Jarrad Branthwaite sits in a useful ownership bracket.

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At £4.0m, Leif Davis faces Man City (A) in Gameweek 7, a fixture rated Very Hard for difficulty. The model projects 5.7 expected points. Form of 5.7 points per game over the last 5 gameweeks backs the projection. Within the under-£6.0m defender bracket, 5.7 xPts places Leif Davis near the top of what this price range currently offers. At 7.7% 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-£6.0m defender bracket comes down to three things: a Easy fixture against Coventry City (H) in Gameweek 7, 5.7 points per game over the last 5 gameweeks, and 5.7 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 6.3% of managers, the data makes a clear case at this price point.

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Riccardo Calafiori is the number 12 ranked defender under £6.0m heading into Gameweek 7, with the model projecting 5.3 expected points. At £5.9m, that is one of the stronger expected-points-per-pound returns in this bracket. Form of 5.3 points per game over the last 5 gameweeks backs the projection. A Medium rated fixture against Nott'm Forest (A) provides a clear pathway to a return. Owned by 52.0% of managers, Riccardo Calafiori sits in a useful ownership bracket.

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At £4.5m, Gabriel Gudmundsson faces Man Utd (H) in Gameweek 7, a fixture rated Hard for difficulty. The model projects 5.3 expected points. Form of 5.3 points per game over the last 5 gameweeks backs the projection. Within the under-£6.0m defender bracket, 5.3 xPts places Gabriel Gudmundsson 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 James Justin in the under-£6.0m defender bracket comes down to three things: a Hard fixture against Man Utd (H) in Gameweek 7, 5.3 points per game over the last 5 gameweeks, and 5.3 expected points from the model. At £4.5m, James Justin does not require you to sacrifice depth elsewhere in the squad to the same degree as premium options. Owned by 1.5% of managers, the data makes a clear case at this price point.

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Marc Guéhi is the number 15 ranked defender under £6.0m heading into Gameweek 7, with the model projecting 5.3 expected points. At £6.0m, that is one of the stronger expected-points-per-pound returns in this bracket. Form of 5.3 points per game over the last 5 gameweeks backs the projection. A Easy rated fixture against Ipswich Town (H) provides a clear pathway to a return. Owned by 17.9% of managers, Marc Guéhi sits in a useful ownership bracket.

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At £5.9m, Matheus N. faces Ipswich Town (H) in Gameweek 7, a fixture rated Easy for difficulty. The model projects 5.3 expected points. Form of 5.3 points per game over the last 5 gameweeks backs the projection. Within the under-£6.0m defender bracket, 5.3 xPts places Matheus N. near the top of what this price range currently offers. At 1.0% ownership the rank impact of a return is real but manageable.

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The case for Jay Dasilva in the under-£6.0m defender bracket comes down to three things: a Medium fixture against Spurs (A) in Gameweek 7, 5.0 points per game over the last 5 gameweeks, and 5.0 expected points from the model. At £4.0m, Jay Dasilva does not require you to sacrifice depth elsewhere in the squad to the same degree as premium options. Owned by 0.9% of managers, the data makes a clear case at this price point.

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Anan Khalaili is the number 18 ranked defender under £6.0m heading into Gameweek 7, with the model projecting 5.0 expected points. At £5.0m, that is one of the stronger expected-points-per-pound returns in this bracket. Form of 5.0 points per game over the last 5 gameweeks backs the projection. A Hard rated fixture against Brighton (A) provides a clear pathway to a return. Owned by 0.3% of managers, Anan Khalaili sits in a useful ownership bracket.

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At £4.5m, David Affengruber faces Hull City (H) in Gameweek 7, a fixture rated Easy for difficulty. The model projects 5.0 expected points. Form of 5.0 points per game over the last 5 gameweeks backs the projection. Within the under-£6.0m defender bracket, 5.0 xPts places David Affengruber near the top of what this price range currently offers. At 0.6% ownership the rank impact of a return is real but manageable.

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The case for Tarik Muharemović in the under-£6.0m defender bracket comes down to three things: a Hard fixture against Man Utd (H) in Gameweek 7, 5.0 points per game over the last 5 gameweeks, and 5.0 expected points from the model. At £5.0m, Tarik Muharemović does not require you to sacrifice depth elsewhere in the squad to the same degree as premium options. Owned by 4.5% of managers, the data makes a clear case at this price point.

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Kristoffer Ajer is the number 21 ranked defender under £6.0m heading into Gameweek 7, with the model projecting 4.7 expected points. At £4.5m, that is one of the stronger expected-points-per-pound returns in this bracket. Form of 4.7 points per game over the last 5 gameweeks backs the projection. A Hard rated fixture against Liverpool (H) provides a clear pathway to a return. Owned by 3.7% of managers, Kristoffer Ajer sits in a useful ownership bracket.

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At £4.9m, Chris Richards faces Brighton (A) in Gameweek 7, a fixture rated Hard for difficulty. The model projects 4.7 expected points. Form of 4.7 points per game over the last 5 gameweeks backs the projection. Within the under-£6.0m defender bracket, 4.7 xPts places Chris Richards near the top of what this price range currently offers. At 0.6% ownership the rank impact of a return is real but manageable.

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The case for Calvin Bassey in the under-£6.0m defender bracket comes down to three things: a Easy fixture against Hull City (H) in Gameweek 7, 4.7 points per game over the last 5 gameweeks, and 4.7 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 1.0% of managers, the data makes a clear case at this price point.

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Dara O'Shea is the number 24 ranked defender under £6.0m heading into Gameweek 7, with the model projecting 4.7 expected points. At £4.0m, that is one of the stronger expected-points-per-pound returns in this bracket. Form of 4.7 points per game over the last 5 gameweeks backs the projection. A Very Hard rated fixture against Man City (A) provides a clear pathway to a return. Owned by 2.5% of managers, Dara O'Shea sits in a useful ownership bracket.

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At £4.5m, Lewis Dunk faces Crystal Palace (H) in Gameweek 7, a fixture rated Easy for difficulty. The model projects 4.3 expected points. Form of 4.3 points per game over the last 5 gameweeks backs the projection. Within the under-£6.0m defender bracket, 4.3 xPts places Lewis Dunk near the top of what this price range currently offers. At 1.5% ownership the rank impact of a return is real but manageable.

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The case for Abdoul Ouattara in the under-£6.0m defender bracket comes down to three things: a Very Hard fixture against Man City (A) in Gameweek 7, 4.3 points per game over the last 5 gameweeks, and 4.3 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 0.8% of managers, the data makes a clear case at this price point.

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Ronald Araujo is the number 27 ranked defender under £6.0m heading into Gameweek 7, with the model projecting 4.3 expected points. At £5.4m, that is one of the stronger expected-points-per-pound returns in this bracket. Form of 4.3 points per game over the last 5 gameweeks backs the projection. A Medium rated fixture against Brentford (A) provides a clear pathway to a return. Owned by 3.1% of managers, Ronald Araujo sits in a useful ownership bracket.

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At £5.5m, Rúben faces Ipswich Town (H) in Gameweek 7, a fixture rated Easy for difficulty. The model projects 4.3 expected points. Form of 4.3 points per game over the last 5 gameweeks backs the projection. Within the under-£6.0m defender bracket, 4.3 xPts places Rúben near the top of what this price range currently offers. At 1.9% ownership the rank impact of a return is real but manageable.

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The case for Lewis Hall in the under-£6.0m defender bracket comes down to three things: a Medium fixture against Aston Villa (H) in Gameweek 7, 4.3 points per game over the last 5 gameweeks, and 4.3 expected points from the model. At £5.3m, Lewis Hall does not require you to sacrifice depth elsewhere in the squad to the same degree as premium options. Owned by 20.9% of managers, the data makes a clear case at this price point.

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Jaydee Canvot is the number 30 ranked defender under £6.0m heading into Gameweek 7, with the model projecting 4.0 expected points. At £4.8m, that is one of the stronger expected-points-per-pound returns in this bracket. Form of 4.0 points per game over the last 5 gameweeks backs the projection. A Hard rated fixture against Brighton (A) provides a clear pathway to a return. Owned by 0.2% of managers, Jaydee Canvot sits in a useful ownership bracket.

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