Cucurella vs Alderete
Head-to-head FPL comparison for 2025/26. Stats, fixtures, and transfer trends.
Alderete has the edge right now
For FPL 2025/26, FPLai gives Alderete the quick edge over Cucurella on current form: 3.2 vs 2.0. Compare price, total points, ownership, fixtures, and transfer momentum below before making a final transfer decision for your own squad.
Cucurella vs Alderete at a glance
- AI quick pick — Alderete (SUN) based on current form
- Price — Cucurella: £6.1m; Alderete: £4.1m
- Form — Cucurella: 2.0; Alderete: 3.2
- Total points — Cucurella: 103; Alderete: 125
- Ownership — Cucurella: 14.6%; Alderete: 5.1%
- Fixture difficulty — Cucurella: 3.0 avg FDR; Alderete: 3.0 avg FDR
Quick answers
Cucurella or Alderete for FPL?
FPLai's quick pick is Alderete on current form, but the full comparison below weighs price, fixtures, ownership, and points as well.
Should I transfer Cucurella to Alderete?
Only if the form and fixture edge fits your budget and transfer plan. Check the verdict section before spending a free transfer or taking a hit.
Alderete currently has the edge on form (3.2 vs 2), while Alderete leads on total points (125 vs 103). At £6.1m vs £4.1m, Alderete is the budget-friendly choice.
Stats Comparison
| Cucurella | Stat | Alderete |
|---|---|---|
| £6.1m | Price | £4.1m |
| 103 | Total Points | 125 |
| 2.0 | Form | 3.2 |
| 3.1 | Pts/Game | 3.8 |
| 14.6% | Ownership | 5.1% |
| 1 | Goals | 1 |
| 4 | Assists | 1 |
| 2.34 | xG | 1.62 |
| 3.22 | xA | 0.91 |
| 144.4 | ICT Index | 117.0 |
| 5 | Bonus | 5 |
| 2616 | Minutes | 2797 |
| 15,481 | Net Transfers | -59,827 |
Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)
Verdict
Alderete gets the edge. While both are strong defender options, Alderete currently offers the better combination of form, fixtures, and value.
- Form: Alderete is the in-form pick at 3.2 vs 2. Neither is on fire right now.
- Fixtures: Near-identical difficulty ahead (3.0 vs 3.0). Fixtures won't separate them.
- Value: Cucurella returns 16.9 points per £1m vs Alderete's 30.5. Alderete is the better value pick, and the £2.0m price gap frees budget for upgrades elsewhere.
- Goal threat: Cucurella has more goal involvements (5 vs 2 G+A). Expected stats also back Cucurella on xG.
- Transfer trend: Cucurella has stronger transfer momentum (+15,481 net vs -59,827). The crowd is moving but no price change is imminent.
- Ownership: Both are lower-owned (14.6% vs 5.1%) — either pick offers differential upside.
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