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Cucurella vs Calafiori

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

Cucurella Cucurella
CHE CHE · Defender
vs
Calafiori Calafiori
ARS ARS · Defender
Matchup verdict

Cucurella has the edge right now

Signal
Cucurella
Calafiori
Form score0-10 current form
Cucurella0.0/10
Calafiori0.0/10
Total pointsseason total
Cucurella104
Calafiori109
Fixture ratingavg FDR, lower is easier
Cucurella0.0 FDR
Calafiori0.0 FDR
Safer pick
Cucurella
14.6% owned
Upside pick
Calafiori
6.0% owned
Quick answer

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.

Cucurella currently has the edge on form (0 vs 0), while Calafiori leads on total points (109 vs 104). At £6.1m vs £5.6m, Calafiori is the budget-friendly choice.

Stats Comparison

Cucurella Stat Calafiori
£6.1m Price £5.6m
104 Total Points 109
0.0 Form 0.0
3.1 Pts/Game 4.2
14.6% Ownership 6.0%
1 Goals 1
4 Assists 2
2.34 xG 3.36
3.23 xA 0.76
145.1 ICT Index 77.9
5 Bonus 6
2706 Minutes 1697
0 Net Transfers 0

Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)

PlayerClubAvg
CucurellaCHECHE0.0
CalafioriARSARS0.0

Verdict

Calafiori gets the edge. While both are strong defender options, Calafiori 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 Calafiori's 19.5. Calafiori is the better value pick.
  • Goal threat: Cucurella has more goal involvements (5 vs 3 G+A). Expected stats favour Calafiori on xG.
  • Transfer trend: Similar transfer activity this week.
  • Ownership: Both are lower-owned (14.6% vs 6%) — either pick offers differential upside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better in FPL, Cucurella or Calafiori?
Based on current form, Cucurella has the edge with a form rating of 0. However, Cucurella has 104 total points vs Calafiori's 109.
Should I pick Cucurella or Calafiori for FPL?
Cucurella costs £6.1m with 14.6% ownership, while Calafiori costs £5.6m with 6.0% ownership. Consider upcoming fixtures and your budget.
Cucurella vs Calafiori: 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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