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Captain Matrix GW37

Ranked captaincy options by form, reliability, ownership pressure, and fixture quality.

For Gameweek 37, Gabriel leads the captain matrix with a composite score of 42.0, combining elite form, strong points-per-game returns, and a favourable fixture rated at FDR 3. Close behind are Haaland (41.7) and Senesi (37.7), offering viable alternatives depending on your risk appetite and mini-league position. The matrix below ranks 30 outfield players who have logged at least 200 minutes this season, filtering out goalkeepers and unavailable assets to focus on realistic captaincy options.

RankPlayerClubPosFixtureFDRFormPts/GOwnedCaptain Score
1 GabrielGabriel ARSARS Defender CRY (A) 3 7.8 6.7 45.6% 42.0
2 HaalandHaaland MCIMCI Forward AVL (H) 3 6.8 6.8 64.1% 41.7
3 SenesiSenesi BOUBOU Defender NFO (A) 3 8.7 4.8 21.9% 37.7
4 AndersonAnderson NFONFO Midfielder BOU (H) 3 8.5 4.8 9.2% 35.9
5 B.FernandesB.Fernandes MUNMUN Midfielder BHA (A) 4 5.5 6.5 48.0% 34.7
6 EnzoEnzo CHECHE Midfielder SUN (A) 3 7.7 4.5 12.0% 33.8
7 GuéhiGuéhi MCIMCI Defender AVL (H) 3 5.2 5.1 32.6% 31.3
8 SalibaSaliba ARSARS Defender CRY (A) 3 6.5 4.4 17.2% 31.3
9 DokuDoku MCIMCI Midfielder AVL (H) 3 7.2 4.1 6.6% 31.2
10 SakaSaka ARSARS Midfielder CRY (A) 3 6.0 5.1 12.5% 31.2
11 Calvert-LewinCalvert-Lewin LEELEE Forward WHU (A) 3 6.7 4.1 13.7% 30.8
12 RayanRayan BOUBOU Midfielder NFO (A) 3 6.7 4.6 2.2% 30.7
13 SzoboszlaiSzoboszlai LIVLIV Midfielder BRE (H) 3 6.2 4.5 14.7% 30.6
14 Gibbs-WhiteGibbs-White NFONFO Midfielder BOU (H) 3 6.0 5.0 8.8% 30.6
15 TruffertTruffert BOUBOU Defender NFO (A) 3 6.7 4.3 5.3% 30.4
16 VirgilVirgil LIVLIV Defender BRE (H) 3 5.2 4.7 31.3% 30.4
17 SemenyoSemenyo MCIMCI Midfielder AVL (H) 3 3.8 5.4 46.4% 30.1
18 TarkowskiTarkowski EVEEVE Defender TOT (A) 3 5.2 4.6 12.6% 28.3
19 BijolBijol LEELEE Defender WHU (A) 3 6.0 4.1 1.3% 27.9
20 Bruno G.Bruno G. NEWNEW Midfielder FUL (A) 3 4.5 5.5 6.4% 27.9
21 BowenBowen WHUWHU Forward LEE (H) 2 4.0 4.7 15.6% 27.8
22 WatkinsWatkins AVLAVL Forward MCI (A) 5 6.8 4.3 13.2% 27.8
23 João PedroJoão Pedro CHECHE Forward SUN (A) 3 3.3 5.2 35.5% 27.5
24 AnthonyAnthony BURBUR Midfielder WOL (H) 1 4.7 3.5 2.2% 27.4
25 OsulaOsula NEWNEW Forward FUL (A) 3 6.5 3.2 2.0% 27.3
26 HillHill BOUBOU Defender NFO (A) 3 5.7 3.8 7.3% 27.2
27 RiceRice ARSARS Midfielder CRY (A) 3 3.8 5.1 23.5% 27.2
28 MukieleMukiele SUNSUN Defender CHE (H) 3 4.8 4.7 8.6% 27.2
29 StachStach LEELEE Midfielder WHU (A) 3 5.0 4.7 1.8% 27.0
30 E.Le FéeE.Le Fée SUNSUN Midfielder CHE (H) 3 5.5 4.1 1.6% 26.8
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How This Works

The captain score is calculated as (form × 2.3) + (points per game × 2.1) + (ownership × 0.1) + (FDR boost × 1.8), where FDR boost equals 6 minus the fixture difficulty rating. Form (weighted at 2.3x) captures recent performance over the last 5 gameweeks. Points per game (2.1x) rewards season-long consistency. Ownership (0.1x) adds a small premium for highly-owned players who carry captaincy risk if you do not captain them. The FDR boost (1.8x) tilts the score toward players with easier upcoming fixtures. Only outfield players with more than 200 minutes played are eligible. Data is sourced from the official FPL API.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the best FPL captain for GW37?
Gabriel leads the captain matrix for GW37 with a score of 42.0, based on form, points per game, ownership, and fixture difficulty.
What is the FPL captain matrix?
The captain matrix is a scoring model that ranks FPL captaincy options using form (2.3x weight), points per game (2.1x), ownership pressure (0.1x), and fixture difficulty rating (1.8x) to produce a single captain score.
Who are the safe captain options for GW37?
The safest captain options for GW37 are highly-owned players with strong scores: Gabriel (45.6% owned, score: 42.0), Haaland (64.1% owned, score: 41.7), Senesi (21.9% owned, score: 37.7).
Who are the differential captain picks for GW37?
Differential captain options (under 15% owned) for GW37: Anderson (9.2% owned, score: 35.9), Enzo (12.0% owned, score: 33.8), Doku (6.6% owned, score: 31.2).
Should I captain a midfielder or forward in GW37?
Forwards have the edge — Haaland (41.7) ranks above the top midfielder Anderson (35.9).

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