Hjalmar Ekdal
DEF Burnley £3.8m 0.7% owned
Ekdal — Key Stats 2025/26
44
Total Points
0.0
Form
£3.8m
Price (-0.2)
2.9
Pts/Game
0.7%
Ownership
0.76
Value Rating
Detailed Statistics
| Stat | Value | Stat | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | xG | 0.21 |
| Assists | 0 | xA | 0.24 |
| xGI | 0.45 | Bonus | 2 |
| Clean Sheets | 2 | Goals Conceded | 24 |
| Minutes | 1,179 | BPS | 121 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| ICT Index | 39.5 | Threat | 78.0 |
| Influence | 273.8 | Creativity | 43.1 |
Transfer Activity This Gameweek
+206
Transfers In
-576
Transfers Out
Net transfers: -370
Upcoming Fixtures
| GW | Opponent | H/A | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| GW32 | BHA | Home | 3 |
| GW33 | NFO | Away | 3 |
| GW34 | MCI | Home | 4 |
| GW35 | LEE | Away | 3 |
| GW36 | AVL | Home | 3 |
| GW37 | ARS | Away | 5 |
| GW38 | WOL | Home | 2 |
Average difficulty (next 7): 3.3 — 1 green fixtures
Should You Buy Ekdal?
Reasons to Buy
- Strong value at £3.8m — 2.9 PPG makes him one of the better-value DEFs
- Underperforming xG (0 goals vs 0.21 xG) — regression to the mean could mean more goals coming
Reasons to Avoid
- Poor form (0.0) — returns have dried up in recent weeks
Hold/Consider. Ekdal has a balanced profile. If you already own, hold. If buying, there are valid reasons to bring him in right now.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FPL points does Ekdal have in 2025/26?
Ekdal has scored 44 FPL points in 2025/26, averaging 2.9 points per game across 1179 minutes played.
What is Ekdal's FPL price?
Ekdal is currently priced at £3.8m in FPL. He started the season at £4.0m, a change of £-0.2m.
Should I buy Ekdal in FPL?
Ekdal has form of 0.0 and 1 favourable fixtures in the next 7 games. With 0.7% ownership and 0.45 xGI, you may want to consider alternatives. Check the full verdict above for detailed analysis.
How many clean sheets does Ekdal have?
Ekdal has kept 2 clean sheets in 2025/26, conceding 24 goals.
What is Ekdal's xG and xA?
Ekdal's expected stats in 2025/26: 0.21 xG, 0.24 xA, and 0.45 xGI. His actual output is 0 goals and 0 assists.
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