Question 1

Is Malo Gusto a reliable DEFCON asset in Fantasy Premier League?

Accepted Answer

The number is not the reason to bring this player in. earned the +2pt DEFCON bonus in 0 of 4 appearances this season. Malo Gusto averages 4.96 defensive contribution actions per 90 minutes across 272 minutes played (15 total actions this season). That places Malo Gusto 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 272 minutes, so treat the rate as a signal rather than a settled read. The DEFCON return is not why you would sign this player - it is a bonus if it comes.

Question 2

How does Gusto rank among Fantasy Premier League defenders for DEFCON?

Accepted Answer

Gusto ranks 91 of 109 eligible defenders for DEFCON per 90 - the 17th 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 Gusto's raw defensive numbers look like this Fantasy Premier League season?

Accepted Answer

Gusto has racked up 15 combined clearances, blocks, interceptions and tackles across 272 minutes. That works out to 5.0 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. 272 minutes is a small sample - the raw figures are directional rather than definitive.

Question 4

Should I sign Malo Gusto for Gameweek 6 on DEFCON grounds?

Accepted Answer

Malo Gusto's defensive workload of 4.96 actions per 90 is too thin to build a transfer around. The Gameweek 6 fixture is at home to Bournemouth, 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.

Malo Gusto DEFCON Analysis: Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 6

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Gusto's DEFCON case for Gameweek 6

Malo Gusto's DEFCON case is thin - is there a better DEFCON option for your squad in Gameweek 6?