Question 1

Is Cody Gakpo a reliable DEFCON asset in Fantasy Premier League?

Accepted Answer

The DEFCON return is real but modest. earned the +2pt DEFCON bonus in 1 of 6 appearances this season. Cody Gakpo averages 7.43 defensive contribution actions per 90 minutes across 460 minutes played (38 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 rate needs to firm up before this player deserves priority on DEFCON grounds alone.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Gakpo ranks 40 of 67 eligible midfielders for DEFCON per 90 - the 42th 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 Gakpo's raw defensive numbers look like this Fantasy Premier League season?

Accepted Answer

Gakpo has racked up 18 combined clearances, blocks, interceptions and tackles across 460 minutes. That works out to 3.5 defensive actions per 90 minutes on average. The 12-plus threshold has been cleared in 1 of 6 appearances, converting to the +2pt DEFCON bonus each time. 460 minutes is enough to see the shape of the underlying rate, though a larger sample would tighten confidence.

Question 4

Should I sign Cody Gakpo for Gameweek 10 on DEFCON grounds?

Accepted Answer

Cody Gakpo's defensive workload of 7.43 actions per 90 is moderate rather than elite. The Gameweek 10 fixture is away at Crystal Palace, 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.

Cody Gakpo DEFCON Analysis: Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 10

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Gakpo's DEFCON case for Gameweek 10

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