Cucurella vs Alderete
Head-to-head FPL comparison for 2025/26. Stats, fixtures, and transfer trends.
Cucurella has the edge right now
Cucurella has the edge, but your squad decides the move
Cucurella leads this comparison on current form, but the right transfer depends on your budget, existing players, captaincy cover, and next two moves. Rate your FPL team before spending a transfer.
For FPL 2025/26, FPLai gives Cucurella the quick edge over Alderete on current form: 0.0 vs 0.0. 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 — Cucurella (CHE) based on current form
- Price — Cucurella: £6.1m; Alderete: £4.1m
- Form — Cucurella: 0.0; Alderete: 0.0
- Total points — Cucurella: 104; Alderete: 125
- Ownership — Cucurella: 14.6%; Alderete: 4.9%
- Fixture difficulty — Cucurella: 0.0 avg FDR; Alderete: 0.0 avg FDR
Quick answers
Cucurella or Alderete for FPL?
FPLai's quick pick is Cucurella on current form, but the full comparison below weighs price, fixtures, ownership, and points as well.
Should I transfer Alderete to Cucurella?
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.
Cucurella currently has the edge on form (0 vs 0), while Alderete leads on total points (125 vs 104). At £6.1m vs £4.1m, Alderete is the budget-friendly choice.
Stats Comparison
| Cucurella | Stat | Alderete |
|---|---|---|
| £6.1m | Price | £4.1m |
| 104 | Total Points | 125 |
| 0.0 | Form | 0.0 |
| 3.1 | Pts/Game | 3.8 |
| 14.6% | Ownership | 4.9% |
| 1 | Goals | 1 |
| 4 | Assists | 1 |
| 2.34 | xG | 1.62 |
| 3.23 | xA | 0.91 |
| 145.1 | ICT Index | 117.0 |
| 5 | Bonus | 5 |
| 2706 | Minutes | 2797 |
| 0 | Net Transfers | 0 |
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: Dead level at 0 each.
- Fixtures: Near-identical difficulty ahead (0.0 vs 0.0). Fixtures won't separate them.
- Value: Cucurella returns 17.0 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: Similar transfer activity this week.
- Ownership: Both are lower-owned (14.6% vs 4.9%) — either pick offers differential upside.
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