O'Brien vs Tarkowski — FPL Comparison
Defender · Everton (£4.9m) vs Everton (£5.7m) · 2025/26
Head-to-Head Stats
Fixture Comparison (Next 5)
O'Brien (EVE)
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Avg FDR: 3.2
Tarkowski (EVE)
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Avg FDR: 3.2
Value Analysis
O'Brien
Points per million: 20.8
PPG: 3.4
Price: £4.9m
Season points: 102
Tarkowski
Points per million: 24.9
PPG: 4.7
Price: £5.7m
Season points: 142
Verdict: O'Brien or Tarkowski?
Tarkowski edges it. With more total points, better recent form, better value for money, higher xGI, Tarkowski (142pts, £5.7m) is the stronger pick right now. O'Brien does have his own merits, but the overall data favours Tarkowski for the immediate future.
Pick O'Brien if: you want his overall profile and have £4.9m available
Pick Tarkowski if: you prioritise more total points, better recent form, better value for money, higher xGI or need to save £-0.8m