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Cucurella vs Alderete

Head-to-head FPL comparison for 2025/26. Stats, fixtures, and transfer trends.

Cucurella Cucurella
CHE CHE · Defender
vs
Alderete Alderete
SUN SUN · Defender
Matchup verdict

Alderete has the edge right now

Signal
Cucurella
Alderete
Form score0-10 current form
Cucurella2.0/10
Alderete3.2/10
Total pointsseason total
Cucurella103
Alderete125
Fixture ratingavg FDR, lower is easier
Cucurella3.0 FDR
Alderete3.0 FDR
Safer pick
Cucurella
14.6% owned
Upside pick
Alderete
5.1% owned

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

  1. AI quick pick — Alderete (SUN) based on current form
  2. Price — Cucurella: £6.1m; Alderete: £4.1m
  3. Form — Cucurella: 2.0; Alderete: 3.2
  4. Total points — Cucurella: 103; Alderete: 125
  5. Ownership — Cucurella: 14.6%; Alderete: 5.1%
  6. 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)

PlayerClubGW38Avg
CucurellaCHECHE SUN (A) 3.0
AldereteSUNSUN CHE (H) 3.0

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better in FPL, Cucurella or Alderete?
Based on current form, Alderete has the edge with a form rating of 3.2. However, Cucurella has 103 total points vs Alderete's 125.
Should I pick Cucurella or Alderete for FPL?
Cucurella costs £6.1m with 14.6% ownership, while Alderete costs £4.1m with 5.1% ownership. Consider upcoming fixtures and your budget.
Cucurella vs Alderete: who has better fixtures?
Check the fixture difficulty comparison below. The player with more green (easy) fixtures in the next 6 gameweeks has a schedule advantage.

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