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Virgil vs Calafiori

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

Virgil Virgil
LIV LIV · Defender
vs
Calafiori Calafiori
ARS ARS · Defender
Matchup verdict

Virgil has the edge right now

Signal
Virgil
Calafiori
Form score0-10 current form
Virgil5.2/10
Calafiori3.8/10
Total pointsseason total
Virgil173
Calafiori108
Fixture ratingavg FDR, lower is easier
Virgil3.0 FDR
Calafiori3.0 FDR
Safer pick
Virgil
31.3% owned
Upside pick
Calafiori
6.0% owned

Virgil currently has the edge on form (5.2 vs 3.8), while Virgil leads on total points (173 vs 108). At £6.1m vs £5.6m, Calafiori is the budget-friendly choice.

Stats Comparison

Virgil Stat Calafiori
£6.1m Price £5.6m
173 Total Points 108
5.2 Form 3.8
4.7 Pts/Game 4.3
31.3% Ownership 6.0%
6 Goals 1
1 Assists 2
3.70 xG 3.36
1.27 xA 0.66
184.1 ICT Index 76.7
10 Bonus 6
3330 Minutes 1652
146,714 Net Transfers 5,365

Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)

PlayerClubGW38Avg
VirgilLIVLIV BRE (H) 3.0
CalafioriARSARS CRY (A) 3.0

Verdict

Virgil is the clear pick. Virgil dominates this matchup across nearly every metric — form, fixtures, and output all favour the switch if you currently own Calafiori.

  • Form: Virgil 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: Virgil returns 28.4 points per £1m vs Calafiori's 19.3. Virgil is the better value pick.
  • Goal threat: Virgil has more goal involvements (7 vs 3 G+A). Expected stats also back Virgil on xG.
  • Transfer trend: Virgil has stronger transfer momentum (+146,714 net vs 5,365). Heavy demand — a price rise is likely.
  • Ownership: Virgil is the template pick at 31.3% — safe but offers limited rank gains. Calafiori (6%) is the differential with more upside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better in FPL, Virgil or Calafiori?
Based on current form, Virgil has the edge with a form rating of 5.2. However, Virgil has 173 total points vs Calafiori's 108.
Should I pick Virgil or Calafiori for FPL?
Virgil costs £6.1m with 31.3% ownership, while Calafiori costs £5.6m with 6.0% ownership. Consider upcoming fixtures and your budget.
Virgil 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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