Question 1

Is Cunha a reliable DEFCON asset in Fantasy Premier League?

Accepted Answer

There is enough here to note without overselling it. earned the +2pt DEFCON bonus in 1 of 9 appearances this season. Cunha averages 5.73 defensive contribution actions per 90 minutes across 613 minutes played (39 total actions this season). That is a moderate workload rather than an elite one - DEFCON can land, but it should be treated as a bonus rather than a bankable weekly return. The return is worth noting but the case for a transfer rests on something else.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Cunha ranks 62 of 67 eligible midfielders for DEFCON per 90 - the 9th 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 Cunha's raw defensive numbers look like this Fantasy Premier League season?

Accepted Answer

Cunha has racked up 16 combined clearances, blocks, interceptions and tackles across 613 minutes. That works out to 2.3 defensive actions per 90 minutes on average. The 12-plus threshold has been cleared in 1 of 9 appearances, converting to the +2pt DEFCON bonus each time. 613 minutes is enough to see the shape of the underlying rate, though a larger sample would tighten confidence.

Question 4

Should I sign Cunha for Gameweek 10 on DEFCON grounds?

Accepted Answer

Cunha's defensive workload of 5.73 actions per 90 is moderate rather than elite. The Gameweek 10 fixture is at home to Aston Villa, an FDR 3 matchup. A transfer on defensive contributions alone is hard to justify at this profile - lean on the fixture, price, or attacking output as the primary case and treat DEFCON as an occasional bonus.

Cunha DEFCON Analysis: Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 10

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Cunha's DEFCON case for Gameweek 10

Cunha's DEFCON return is moderate - is he still the right pick for your squad this week?