Question 1

Who has the stronger DEFCON rate: M.Sangaré or Tanaka?

Accepted Answer

M.Sangaré is the stronger DEFCON profile at 16.22 actions per 90 against 9.86 for Tanaka - a gap of 6.36 per 90. Over a 38-match season that difference works out to roughly 242 extra defensive contribution actions before any attacking upside is factored in.

Question 2

How do the raw defensive workloads of M.Sangaré and Tanaka compare?

Accepted Answer

M.Sangaré has logged 54 combined clearances, blocks, interceptions and tackles across 555 minutes (8.8 per 90). Tanaka has logged 36 across 557 minutes (5.8 per 90). M.Sangaré earned the +2pt DEFCON bonus in 4 of 9 appearances this season; Tanaka earned the +2pt DEFCON bonus in 0 of 8 appearances this season. Higher raw counts reflect a higher defensive workload; higher per-90 rates reflect efficiency at sustaining that workload.

Question 3

Does the Gameweek 10 fixture change the DEFCON case?

Accepted Answer

M.Sangaré is away at Brighton (FDR 4) and Tanaka is at home to Spurs (FDR 3) in Gameweek 10. DEFCON output is action-based rather than result-based, so a tough fixture does not shrink the base rate the way it might reduce a clean sheet probability. That said, both players are more likely to see defensive volume in tougher matches - the DEFCON case can actually be marginally stronger against stronger opposition.

Question 4

Which midfielder should I pick for Gameweek 10 on DEFCON grounds?

Accepted Answer

M.Sangaré has the DEFCON edge at 16.22 per 90 versus 9.86. That advantage costs £0.5m if M.Sangaré is dearer - work out whether the edge is worth the outlay in your specific squad. On DEFCON grounds alone M.Sangaré is the better profile, but £0.5m spent elsewhere may return more depending on where you are stretched.

Mamadou Sangaré vs Tanaka DEFCON: Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 10

Mamadou Sangaré vs Tanaka: DEFCON Analysis

M.Sangaré vs Tanaka Gameweek 10

M.Sangaré has the DEFCON edge but costs £0.5m more than Tanaka. Where should the money go?