Question 1

Is Jack Clarke a reliable DEFCON asset in Fantasy Premier League?

Accepted Answer

The number is not the reason to bring this player in. earned the +2pt DEFCON bonus in 0 of 3 appearances this season. Jack Clarke averages 5.14 defensive contribution actions per 90 minutes across 105 minutes played (6 total actions this season). That places Jack Clarke below the level where DEFCON becomes a genuinely bankable weekly return, so any manager signing them should be doing so for attacking output or fixture reasons rather than defensive contributions. The sample is still small at 105 minutes, so treat the rate as a signal rather than a settled read. The DEFCON return is not why you would sign this player - it is a bonus if it comes.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Clarke ranks 104 of 118 eligible midfielders for DEFCON per 90 - the 13th 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 Clarke's raw defensive numbers look like this Fantasy Premier League season?

Accepted Answer

Clarke has racked up 3 combined clearances, blocks, interceptions and tackles across 105 minutes. That works out to 2.6 defensive actions per 90 minutes on average. The 12-plus threshold has been cleared in 0 of 3 appearances, converting to the +2pt DEFCON bonus each time. 105 minutes is a small sample - the raw figures are directional rather than definitive.

Question 4

Should I sign Jack Clarke for Gameweek 6 on DEFCON grounds?

Accepted Answer

Jack Clarke's defensive workload of 5.14 actions per 90 is too thin to build a transfer around. The Gameweek 6 fixture is at home to Fulham, an FDR 2 matchup. If the attacking case is strong for other reasons, DEFCON is not the reason to hold back - but it should not be the reason to bring them in either.

Jack Clarke DEFCON Analysis: Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 6

Jack Clarke

Clarke's DEFCON case for Gameweek 6

Jack Clarke's DEFCON case is thin - is there a better DEFCON option for your squad in Gameweek 6?