Question 1

Is Shea Charles 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 2 of 9 appearances this season, with a 22% 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. In a season where DEFCON matters, this is the profile you want.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Charles sits at number 8 of 69 eligible midfielders for DEFCON per 90. That is a top-ten profile - the underlying rate is strong enough that any manager building around defensive contributions should have this player on the shortlist.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Charles has racked up 42 combined clearances, blocks, interceptions and tackles across 643 minutes. That works out to 5.9 defensive actions per 90 minutes on average. The 12-plus threshold has been cleared in 2 of 9 appearances, converting to the +2pt DEFCON bonus each time. 643 minutes is enough to see the shape of the underlying rate, though a larger sample would tighten confidence.

Question 4

Should I sign Shea Charles for Gameweek 10 on DEFCON grounds?

Accepted Answer

On DEFCON grounds the case is strong. Shea Charles is one of the most reliable midfielders in the league at 11.62 defensive contribution actions per 90 and has a 22% hit rate on the +2pt DEFCON bonus, and the Gameweek 10 fixture is at home to Newcastle, an FDR 3 matchup. That combination points to a strong Gameweek 10 floor before any attacking output is factored in.

Shea Charles DEFCON Analysis: Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 10

Shea Charles

Charles's DEFCON case for Gameweek 10

Shea Charles is one of the strongest DEFCON profiles in the league - does he fit your specific squad?