Saliba vs Estève
Head-to-head FPL comparison for 2025/26. Stats, fixtures, and transfer trends.
Saliba has the edge right now
For FPL 2025/26, FPLai gives Saliba the quick edge over Estève on current form: 6.5 vs 2.7. Compare price, total points, ownership, fixtures, and transfer momentum below before making a final transfer decision for your own squad.
Saliba vs Estève at a glance
- AI quick pick — Saliba (ARS) based on current form
- Price — Saliba: £6.3m; Estève: £3.8m
- Form — Saliba: 6.5; Estève: 2.7
- Total points — Saliba: 137; Estève: 85
- Ownership — Saliba: 17.2%; Estève: 6.9%
- Fixture difficulty — Saliba: 3.0 avg FDR; Estève: 1.0 avg FDR
Quick answers
Saliba or Estève 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 Estève 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 (6.5 vs 2.7), while Saliba leads on total points (137 vs 85). At £6.3m vs £3.8m, Estève is the budget-friendly choice.
Stats Comparison
| Saliba | Stat | Estève |
|---|---|---|
| £6.3m | Price | £3.8m |
| 137 | Total Points | 85 |
| 6.5 | Form | 2.7 |
| 4.4 | Pts/Game | 2.5 |
| 17.2% | Ownership | 6.9% |
| 1 | Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Assists | 0 |
| 0.88 | xG | 0.73 |
| 1.21 | xA | 0.59 |
| 84.3 | ICT Index | 93.7 |
| 12 | Bonus | 0 |
| 2614 | Minutes | 2933 |
| 13,568 | Net Transfers | 18,217 |
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: Saliba is the in-form pick at 6.5 vs 2.7. Solid recent returns.
- Fixtures: Estève has the easier upcoming run (avg FDR 1.0 vs 3.0). That's a dream run — prioritise assets from that squad.
- Value: Saliba returns 21.7 points per £1m vs Estève's 22.4. Estève is the better value pick, and the £2.5m price gap frees budget for upgrades elsewhere.
- Goal threat: Saliba has more goal involvements (1 vs 0 G+A). Expected stats also back Saliba on xG.
- Transfer trend: Estève has stronger transfer momentum (18,217 net vs 13,568). The crowd is moving but no price change is imminent.
- Ownership: Saliba is the template pick at 17.2% — safe but offers limited rank gains. Estève (6.9%) is the differential with more upside.
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