Question 1

What does the transfer market look like for selling Virgil and buying Van Hecke in Gameweek 36?

Accepted Answer

A total of 74,091 managers have sold Virgil this gameweek - a volume that reflects meaningful market concern rather than isolated decisions. Meanwhile, 30,531 have moved into Jan Paul Van Hecke as an alternative, though the exit from Virgil is the stronger market signal in this pairing. Understanding what is driving those 74,091 sales is the key question heading into Gameweek 36.

Question 2

What is the ownership risk of keeping Virgil over Van Hecke in Gameweek 36?

Accepted Answer

Virgil carries 31.8% ownership against 10.3% for Jan Paul Van Hecke. Holding Virgil keeps you aligned with the majority - if they blank, you do not lose rank to most of your rivals. But that same ownership cuts both ways: a Jan Paul Van Hecke return while you hold Virgil costs rank against the 10.3% who made the switch. Your rank ambition and mini-league position should shape how you weight this.

Question 3

What is the budget impact of selling Virgil for Van Hecke?

Accepted Answer

Selling Virgil at £6.2m for Jan Paul Van Hecke at £4.6m frees up £1.6m in your transfer bank. That freed budget can be redirected to a stronger position elsewhere in your squad, effectively making this move a two-stage value play: swapping Virgil for Van Hecke while strengthening another area. At 5.8 projected points for Jan Paul Van Hecke against 6.0 for Virgil, the model does not strongly support the additional spend this gameweek.

Question 4

How do the fixtures compare for Virgil and Van Hecke heading into Gameweek 36?

Accepted Answer

Jan Paul Van Hecke faces Wolves (H) in Gameweek 36 - a Very Easy rated fixture. Virgil draws Chelsea (H), rated Medium. The fixture swing is the clearest argument for making this move now rather than waiting. Buying into Van Hecke before an easier schedule is a better entry point than chasing after they have already delivered. The 30,531 managers who have already transferred in have largely acted on this fixture window.

Should I sell Virgil for Jan Paul Van Hecke? FPL Transfer Analysis Gameweek 36

Virgil vs Jan Paul Van Hecke: Gameweek 36 Transfer Analysis

Virgil vs Van Hecke Gameweek 36

Selling Virgil for Van Hecke frees up £1.6m and gets you the better fixture.