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Tarkowski vs Calafiori

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

Tarkowski Tarkowski
EVE EVE · Defender
vs
Calafiori Calafiori
ARS ARS · Defender
Matchup verdict

Tarkowski has the edge right now

Signal
Tarkowski
Calafiori
Form score0-10 current form
Tarkowski5.2/10
Calafiori3.8/10
Total pointsseason total
Tarkowski167
Calafiori108
Fixture ratingavg FDR, lower is easier
Tarkowski3.0 FDR
Calafiori3.0 FDR
Safer pick
Tarkowski
12.6% owned
Upside pick
Calafiori
6.0% owned

Tarkowski currently has the edge on form (5.2 vs 3.8), while Tarkowski leads on total points (167 vs 108). At £5.8m vs £5.6m, Calafiori is the budget-friendly choice.

Stats Comparison

Tarkowski Stat Calafiori
£5.8m Price £5.6m
167 Total Points 108
5.2 Form 3.8
4.6 Pts/Game 4.3
12.6% Ownership 6.0%
2 Goals 1
3 Assists 2
2.47 xG 3.36
2.10 xA 0.66
162.5 ICT Index 76.7
12 Bonus 6
3240 Minutes 1652
-3,666 Net Transfers 5,365

Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)

PlayerClubGW38Avg
TarkowskiEVEEVE TOT (A) 3.0
CalafioriARSARS CRY (A) 3.0

Verdict

Tarkowski gets the edge. While both are strong defender options, Tarkowski currently offers the better combination of form, fixtures, and value.

  • Form: Tarkowski is the in-form pick at 5.2 vs 3.8. Solid recent returns.
  • Fixtures: Near-identical difficulty ahead (3.0 vs 3.0). Fixtures won't separate them.
  • Value: Tarkowski returns 28.8 points per £1m vs Calafiori's 19.3. Tarkowski is the better value pick.
  • Goal threat: Tarkowski has more goal involvements (5 vs 3 G+A). Expected stats favour Calafiori on xG.
  • Transfer trend: Calafiori has stronger transfer momentum (5,365 net vs -3,666). The crowd is moving but no price change is imminent.
  • Ownership: Both are lower-owned (12.6% vs 6%) — either pick offers differential upside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better in FPL, Tarkowski or Calafiori?
Based on current form, Tarkowski has the edge with a form rating of 5.2. However, Tarkowski has 167 total points vs Calafiori's 108.
Should I pick Tarkowski or Calafiori for FPL?
Tarkowski costs £5.8m with 12.6% ownership, while Calafiori costs £5.6m with 6.0% ownership. Consider upcoming fixtures and your budget.
Tarkowski 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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