Question 1

Is José María Andrés a reliable DEFCON asset in Fantasy Premier League?

Accepted Answer

This is one of the standout DEFCON returns in the league. earned the +2pt DEFCON bonus in 0 of 2 appearances this season, with a 0% hit rate on the +2pt DEFCON bonus. That defensive workload sits in the top tier for midfielders across the league and points to a repeatable +2pt DEFCON floor when the 12-action threshold is cleared. The sample is still small at 109 minutes, so treat the rate as a signal rather than a settled read. In a season where DEFCON matters, this is the profile you want.

Question 2

How does Andrés rank among Fantasy Premier League midfielders for DEFCON?

Accepted Answer

Andrés ranks 28 of 124 eligible midfielders for DEFCON per 90 - the 78th percentile at their position. That places them below the level where DEFCON should be a leading reason to own them. Attacking output, price, and fixtures need to carry more of the weight in the buying case.

Question 3

What do Andrés's raw defensive numbers look like this Fantasy Premier League season?

Accepted Answer

Andrés has racked up 5 combined clearances, blocks, interceptions and tackles across 109 minutes. That works out to 4.1 defensive actions per 90 minutes on average. The 12-plus threshold has been cleared in 0 of 2 appearances, converting to the +2pt DEFCON bonus each time. 109 minutes is a small sample - the raw figures are directional rather than definitive.

Question 4

Should I sign José María Andrés for Gameweek 6 on DEFCON grounds?

Accepted Answer

On DEFCON grounds the case is strong. José María Andrés is one of the most reliable midfielders in the league at 10.73 defensive contribution actions per 90 and has a 0% hit rate on the +2pt DEFCON bonus, and the Gameweek 6 fixture is away at Sunderland, an FDR 3 matchup. That combination points to a strong Gameweek 6 floor before any attacking output is factored in.

José María Andrés DEFCON Analysis: Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 6

José María Andrés

Andrés's DEFCON case for Gameweek 6

José María Andrés is one of the strongest DEFCON profiles in the league - does he fit your specific squad?