Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

M.Sangaré is the stronger DEFCON profile at 16.22 actions per 90 against 10.06 for Tonali - a gap of 6.16 per 90. Over a 38-match season that difference works out to roughly 234 extra defensive contribution actions before any attacking upside is factored in.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

M.Sangaré has logged 54 combined clearances, blocks, interceptions and tackles across 555 minutes (8.8 per 90). Tonali has logged 44 across 787 minutes (5.0 per 90). M.Sangaré earned the +2pt DEFCON bonus in 4 of 9 appearances this season; Tonali earned the +2pt DEFCON bonus in 3 of 9 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 Tonali is away at Leeds (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 10.06. That advantage costs £0.1m 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 £0.1m spent elsewhere may return more depending on where you are stretched.

Mamadou Sangaré vs Sandro Tonali DEFCON: Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 10

Mamadou Sangaré vs Sandro Tonali: DEFCON Analysis

M.Sangaré vs Tonali Gameweek 10

M.Sangaré has the DEFCON edge but costs £0.1m more than Tonali. Where should the money go?