Question 1

Is Maxim De Cuyper a reliable DEFCON asset in Fantasy Premier League?

Accepted Answer

Do not build a transfer on the defensive rate alone. earned the +2pt DEFCON bonus in 0 of 4 appearances this season. Maxim De Cuyper averages 2.43 defensive contribution actions per 90 minutes across 333 minutes played (9 total actions this season). That places Maxim De Cuyper 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 333 minutes, so treat the rate as a signal rather than a settled read. If your team leans on defensive contributions, this is not the profile to lead with.

Question 2

How does De Cuyper rank among Fantasy Premier League defenders for DEFCON?

Accepted Answer

De Cuyper ranks 107 of 109 eligible defenders for DEFCON per 90 - the 3th 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 De Cuyper's raw defensive numbers look like this Fantasy Premier League season?

Accepted Answer

De Cuyper has racked up 9 combined clearances, blocks, interceptions and tackles across 333 minutes. That works out to 2.4 defensive actions per 90 minutes on average. The 10-plus threshold has been cleared in 0 of 4 appearances, converting to the +2pt DEFCON bonus each time. 333 minutes is a small sample - the raw figures are directional rather than definitive.

Question 4

Should I sign Maxim De Cuyper for Gameweek 6 on DEFCON grounds?

Accepted Answer

Maxim De Cuyper's defensive workload of 2.43 actions per 90 is too thin to build a transfer around. The Gameweek 6 fixture is away at Sunderland, an FDR 3 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.

Maxim De Cuyper DEFCON Analysis: Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 6

Maxim De Cuyper

De Cuyper's DEFCON case for Gameweek 6

Maxim De Cuyper's DEFCON case is thin - is there a better DEFCON option for your squad in Gameweek 6?