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Virgil vs Alderete

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

Virgil Virgil
LIV LIV · Defender
vs
Alderete Alderete
SUN SUN · Defender
Matchup verdict

Virgil has the edge right now

Signal
Virgil
Alderete
Form score0-10 current form
Virgil5.2/10
Alderete3.2/10
Total pointsseason total
Virgil173
Alderete125
Fixture ratingavg FDR, lower is easier
Virgil3.0 FDR
Alderete3.0 FDR
Safer pick
Virgil
31.3% owned
Upside pick
Alderete
5.1% owned

Virgil currently has the edge on form (5.2 vs 3.2), while Virgil leads on total points (173 vs 125). At £6.1m vs £4.1m, Alderete is the budget-friendly choice.

Stats Comparison

Virgil Stat Alderete
£6.1m Price £4.1m
173 Total Points 125
5.2 Form 3.2
4.7 Pts/Game 3.8
31.3% Ownership 5.1%
6 Goals 1
1 Assists 1
3.70 xG 1.62
1.27 xA 0.91
184.1 ICT Index 117.0
10 Bonus 5
3330 Minutes 2797
146,714 Net Transfers -59,827

Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)

PlayerClubGW38Avg
VirgilLIVLIV BRE (H) 3.0
AldereteSUNSUN CHE (H) 3.0

Verdict

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

  • Form: Virgil is the in-form pick at 5.2 vs 3.2. Solid recent returns.
  • Fixtures: Near-identical difficulty ahead (3.0 vs 3.0). Fixtures won't separate them.
  • Value: Virgil returns 28.4 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: Virgil has more goal involvements (7 vs 2 G+A). Expected stats also back Virgil on xG.
  • Transfer trend: Virgil has stronger transfer momentum (+146,714 net vs -59,827). Heavy demand — a price rise is likely.
  • Ownership: Virgil is the template pick at 31.3% — safe but offers limited rank gains. Alderete (5.1%) is the differential with more upside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better in FPL, Virgil or Alderete?
Based on current form, Virgil has the edge with a form rating of 5.2. However, Virgil has 173 total points vs Alderete's 125.
Should I pick Virgil or Alderete for FPL?
Virgil costs £6.1m with 31.3% ownership, while Alderete costs £4.1m with 5.1% ownership. Consider upcoming fixtures and your budget.
Virgil vs Alderete: 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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