Who has better FPL fixtures — Rúben or Tarkowski?

Rúben (Man City) has an average FDR of 3.2 over the next 5 games, while Tarkowski (Everton) has 3.2. Tarkowski has the easier upcoming run.

Rúben vs Tarkowski — FPL Comparison

Q: Should I pick Rúben or Tarkowski in FPL?

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. Rúben does have his own merits, but the overall data favours Tarkowski for the immediate future.

Defender · Man City (£5.5m) vs Everton (£5.7m) · 2025/26

Head-to-Head Stats

Rúben	Stat	Tarkowski
112	Total Points	142
£5.5m	Price	£5.7m
0.5	Form	7.0
4.5	PPG	4.7
2	Goals	1
0	Assists	1
0.57	xG	2.08
0.63	xA	1.32
1.20	xGI	3.40
4	Bonus	9
447	BPS	511
2049	Minutes	2700
3.4%	Ownership	11.5%
78.6	ICT Index	124.4
12	Clean Sheets	11
3.2	Avg FDR (next 5)	3.2

Fixture Comparison (Next 5)

Rúben (MCI)

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Avg FDR: 3.2

Tarkowski (EVE)

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Avg FDR: 3.2

Value Analysis

Rúben

Points per million: 20.4

PPG: 4.5

Price: £5.5m

Season points: 112

Tarkowski

Points per million: 24.9

PPG: 4.7

Price: £5.7m

Season points: 142

Verdict: Rúben 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. Rúben does have his own merits, but the overall data favours Tarkowski for the immediate future.

Pick Rúben if: you want his overall profile and have £5.5m available

Pick Tarkowski if: you prioritise more total points, better recent form, better value for money, higher xGI or need to save £-0.2m

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