Best FPL Defenders - 2025/26
Complete defenders rankings by points, form, value & fixtures. Updated daily.
Top 20 FPL Defenders by Points
| # | Player | Team | Price | Pts | Form | PPG | xGI | Own% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gabriel | ARS | £7.3m | 209 | 0.0 | 6.5 | 4.69 | 45.4% |
| 2 | Guéhi | MCI | £5.1m | 179 | 0.0 | 5.1 | 6.42 | 32.6% |
| 3 | Senesi | BOU | £5.2m | 175 | 0.0 | 4.7 | 6.25 | 22.0% |
| 4 | Virgil | LIV | £6.1m | 175 | 0.0 | 4.6 | 5.21 | 31.5% |
| 5 | Tarkowski | EVE | £5.8m | 170 | 0.0 | 4.6 | 4.63 | 12.6% |
| 6 | Truffert | BOU | £4.8m | 165 | 0.0 | 4.3 | 4.42 | 5.3% |
| 7 | O'Reilly | MCI | £5.3m | 160 | 0.0 | 4.7 | 8.79 | 19.2% |
| 8 | Lacroix | CRY | £5.2m | 154 | 0.0 | 4.4 | 3.28 | 7.1% |
| 9 | Matheus N. | MCI | £5.3m | 154 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 2.57 | 2.9% |
| 10 | Mukiele | SUN | £4.6m | 151 | 0.0 | 4.7 | 4.27 | 8.7% |
| 11 | J.Timber | ARS | £6.0m | 149 | 0.0 | 5.0 | 6.24 | 15.2% |
| 12 | Van Hecke | BHA | £4.7m | 148 | 0.0 | 4.1 | 4.87 | 10.7% |
| 13 | Saliba | ARS | £6.3m | 137 | 0.0 | 4.4 | 2.09 | 17.1% |
| 14 | Chalobah | CHE | £5.4m | 136 | 0.0 | 4.0 | 2.47 | 8.8% |
| 15 | Muñoz | CRY | £5.9m | 136 | 0.0 | 4.7 | 6.39 | 9.2% |
| 16 | Mitchell | CRY | £5.0m | 135 | 0.0 | 3.6 | 4.12 | 2.3% |
| 17 | Keane | EVE | £4.5m | 131 | 0.0 | 4.0 | 2.79 | 3.1% |
| 18 | Collins | BRE | £4.9m | 129 | 0.0 | 3.7 | 3.95 | 2.4% |
| 19 | Konaté | LIV | £5.4m | 129 | 0.0 | 3.6 | 2.17 | 3.8% |
| 20 | Richards | CRY | £4.4m | 128 | 0.0 | 3.9 | 3.98 | 2.2% |
Best Value Defenders (Points per £m)
Ranked by total points divided by current price - the efficiency metric
| # | Player | Team | Price | Pts | Pts/£m | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guéhi | MCI | £5.1m | 179 | 35.1 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Truffert | BOU | £4.8m | 165 | 34.4 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Senesi | BOU | £5.2m | 175 | 33.7 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Mukiele | SUN | £4.6m | 151 | 32.8 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Van Hecke | BHA | £4.7m | 148 | 31.5 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Alderete | SUN | £4.1m | 125 | 30.5 | 0.0 |
| 7 | O'Reilly | MCI | £5.3m | 160 | 30.2 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Lacroix | CRY | £5.2m | 154 | 29.6 | 0.0 |
| 9 | Tarkowski | EVE | £5.8m | 170 | 29.3 | 0.0 |
| 10 | Matheus N. | MCI | £5.3m | 154 | 29.1 | 0.0 |
Budget Defenders (Under £5.5m)
Affordable options that free up funds for premium picks elsewhere
| Player | Team | Price | Pts | Form | PPG | Own% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guéhi | MCI | £5.1m | 179 | 0.0 | 5.1 | 32.6% |
| Truffert | BOU | £4.8m | 165 | 0.0 | 4.3 | 5.3% |
| Senesi | BOU | £5.2m | 175 | 0.0 | 4.7 | 22.0% |
| Mukiele | SUN | £4.6m | 151 | 0.0 | 4.7 | 8.7% |
| Van Hecke | BHA | £4.7m | 148 | 0.0 | 4.1 | 10.7% |
| Alderete | SUN | £4.1m | 125 | 0.0 | 3.8 | 4.9% |
| O'Reilly | MCI | £5.3m | 160 | 0.0 | 4.7 | 19.2% |
| Lacroix | CRY | £5.2m | 154 | 0.0 | 4.4 | 7.1% |
| Keane | EVE | £4.5m | 131 | 0.0 | 4.0 | 3.1% |
| Richards | CRY | £4.4m | 128 | 0.0 | 3.9 | 2.2% |
Premium Defenders (£6.0m+)
High-ceiling options for captaincy and season-long returns
In-Form Defenders
Highest current form rating - momentum matters in FPL
| Player | Team | Price | Form | Pts | PPG | GW Transfers In |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel | ARS | £7.3m | 0.0 | 209 | 6.5 | +0 |
| Guéhi | MCI | £5.1m | 0.0 | 179 | 5.1 | +0 |
| Senesi | BOU | £5.2m | 0.0 | 175 | 4.7 | +0 |
| Virgil | LIV | £6.1m | 0.0 | 175 | 4.6 | +0 |
| Tarkowski | EVE | £5.8m | 0.0 | 170 | 4.6 | +0 |
| Truffert | BOU | £4.8m | 0.0 | 165 | 4.3 | +0 |
| O'Reilly | MCI | £5.3m | 0.0 | 160 | 4.7 | +0 |
| Lacroix | CRY | £5.2m | 0.0 | 154 | 4.4 | +0 |
| Matheus N. | MCI | £5.3m | 0.0 | 154 | 4.5 | +0 |
| Mukiele | SUN | £4.6m | 0.0 | 151 | 4.7 | +0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best FPL defenders in 2025/26?
The top FPL defenders by total points are: 1. Gabriel (209pts, £7.3m), 2. Guéhi (179pts, £5.1m), 3. Senesi (175pts, £5.2m), 4. Virgil (175pts, £6.1m), 5. Tarkowski (170pts, £5.8m).
Who are the best budget FPL defenders?
Best budget defenders (under £5.5m): Guéhi (179pts, £5.1m), Truffert (165pts, £4.8m), Senesi (175pts, £5.2m). These offer strong points per million.
How many defenders should I have in my FPL team?
FPL squads need 5 defenders (3-5 starting). Most managers use a formation that maximises their best players.
Are premium FPL defenders worth it?
Premium defenders like Gabriel (£7.3m, 209pts) and Virgil (£6.1m, 175pts) can justify their price through high ceiling returns and captaincy potential.