Question 1

Is Takehiro Tomiyasu a reliable DEFCON asset in Fantasy Premier League?

Accepted Answer

The DEFCON return is real but modest. earned the +2pt DEFCON bonus in 0 of 3 appearances this season. Takehiro Tomiyasu averages 8.75 defensive contribution actions per 90 minutes across 144 minutes played (14 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 sample is still small at 144 minutes, so treat the rate as a signal rather than a settled read. The rate needs to firm up before this player deserves priority on DEFCON grounds alone.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Tomiyasu ranks 40 of 109 eligible defenders for DEFCON per 90 - the 64th 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 Tomiyasu's raw defensive numbers look like this Fantasy Premier League season?

Accepted Answer

Tomiyasu has racked up 14 combined clearances, blocks, interceptions and tackles across 144 minutes. That works out to 8.8 defensive actions per 90 minutes on average. The 10-plus threshold has been cleared in 0 of 3 appearances, converting to the +2pt DEFCON bonus each time. 144 minutes is a small sample - the raw figures are directional rather than definitive.

Question 4

Should I sign Takehiro Tomiyasu for Gameweek 6 on DEFCON grounds?

Accepted Answer

Takehiro Tomiyasu's defensive workload of 8.75 actions per 90 is moderate rather than elite. The Gameweek 6 fixture is at home to Nott'm Forest, 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.

Takehiro Tomiyasu DEFCON Analysis: Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 6

Takehiro Tomiyasu

Tomiyasu's DEFCON case for Gameweek 6

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