Question 1

Is Mamadou Sangaré a reliable DEFCON asset in Fantasy Premier League?

Accepted Answer

There is no ambiguity in the data. earned the +2pt DEFCON bonus in 4 of 9 appearances this season, with a 44% hit rate on the +2pt DEFCON bonus. That defensive workload sits in the top tier for midfielders across the league and points to a repeatable +2pt DEFCON floor when the 12-action threshold is cleared. Managers with a DEFCON-focused blueprint should have this player near the top of the shortlist.

Question 2

How does M.Sangaré rank among Fantasy Premier League midfielders for DEFCON?

Accepted Answer

M.Sangaré is currently the number one ranked FPL midfielder for defensive contribution actions per 90 minutes this season, out of 71 eligible players. That is the ceiling of what any manager can find at this position on defensive workload alone. The next question is whether the fixture run and attacking output back up the defensive case.

Question 3

What do M.Sangaré's raw defensive numbers look like this Fantasy Premier League season?

Accepted Answer

M.Sangaré has racked up 54 combined clearances, blocks, interceptions and tackles across 555 minutes. That works out to 8.8 defensive actions per 90 minutes on average. The 12-plus threshold has been cleared in 4 of 9 appearances, converting to the +2pt DEFCON bonus each time. 555 minutes is enough to see the shape of the underlying rate, though a larger sample would tighten confidence.

Question 4

Should I sign Mamadou Sangaré for Gameweek 10 on DEFCON grounds?

Accepted Answer

On DEFCON grounds the underlying case is strong at 16.22 defensive contribution actions per 90 - one of the best workloads in the position. The Gameweek 10 fixture is away at Brighton, an FDR 4 matchup. A tougher matchup will not neutralise the DEFCON output because it is action-based rather than result-based, but the attacking upside is reduced. Signings on this profile are best sized around a longer-run fixture plan.

Mamadou Sangaré DEFCON Analysis: Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 10

Mamadou Sangaré

M.Sangaré's DEFCON case for Gameweek 10

Mamadou Sangaré is one of the strongest DEFCON profiles in the league - does he fit your specific squad?