Saliba vs Calafiori
Head-to-head FPL comparison for 2025/26. Stats, fixtures, and transfer trends.
Saliba has the edge right now
Saliba has the edge, but your squad decides the move
Saliba 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 Saliba the quick edge over Calafiori 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.
Saliba vs Calafiori at a glance
- AI quick pick — Saliba (ARS) based on current form
- Price — Saliba: £6.3m; Calafiori: £5.6m
- Form — Saliba: 0.0; Calafiori: 0.0
- Total points — Saliba: 137; Calafiori: 109
- Ownership — Saliba: 17.1%; Calafiori: 6.0%
- Fixture difficulty — Saliba: 0.0 avg FDR; Calafiori: 0.0 avg FDR
Quick answers
Saliba or Calafiori for FPL?
FPLai's quick pick is Saliba on current form, but the full comparison below weighs price, fixtures, ownership, and points as well.
Should I transfer Calafiori to Saliba?
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.
Saliba currently has the edge on form (0 vs 0), while Saliba leads on total points (137 vs 109). At £6.3m vs £5.6m, Calafiori is the budget-friendly choice.
Stats Comparison
| Saliba | Stat | Calafiori |
|---|---|---|
| £6.3m | Price | £5.6m |
| 137 | Total Points | 109 |
| 0.0 | Form | 0.0 |
| 4.4 | Pts/Game | 4.2 |
| 17.1% | Ownership | 6.0% |
| 1 | Goals | 1 |
| 0 | Assists | 2 |
| 0.88 | xG | 3.36 |
| 1.21 | xA | 0.76 |
| 84.3 | ICT Index | 77.9 |
| 12 | Bonus | 6 |
| 2614 | Minutes | 1697 |
| 0 | Net Transfers | 0 |
Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)
Verdict
Saliba gets the edge. While both are strong defender options, Saliba 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: Saliba returns 21.7 points per £1m vs Calafiori's 19.5. Saliba is the better value pick.
- Goal threat: Calafiori has more goal involvements (3 vs 1 G+A). Expected stats favour Calafiori on xG.
- Transfer trend: Similar transfer activity this week.
- Ownership: Saliba is the template pick at 17.1% — safe but offers limited rank gains. Calafiori (6%) is the differential with more upside.
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