Virgil vs Cucurella
Head-to-head FPL comparison for 2025/26. Stats, fixtures, and transfer trends.
Virgil has the edge right now
Virgil has the edge, but your squad decides the move
Virgil 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 Virgil the quick edge over Cucurella on current form: 2.0 vs 1.0. Compare price, total points, ownership, fixtures, and transfer momentum below before making a final transfer decision for your own squad.
Virgil vs Cucurella at a glance
- AI quick pick — Virgil (LIV) based on current form
- Price — Virgil: £6.1m; Cucurella: £6.1m
- Form — Virgil: 2.0; Cucurella: 1.0
- Total points — Virgil: 175; Cucurella: 104
- Ownership — Virgil: 31.5%; Cucurella: 14.6%
- Fixture difficulty — Virgil: 0.0 avg FDR; Cucurella: 0.0 avg FDR
Quick answers
Virgil or Cucurella for FPL?
FPLai's quick pick is Virgil on current form, but the full comparison below weighs price, fixtures, ownership, and points as well.
Should I transfer Cucurella to Virgil?
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.
Virgil currently has the edge on form (2 vs 1), while Virgil leads on total points (175 vs 104). At £6.1m vs £6.1m, both are identically priced.
Stats Comparison
| Virgil | Stat | Cucurella |
|---|---|---|
| £6.1m | Price | £6.1m |
| 175 | Total Points | 104 |
| 2.0 | Form | 1.0 |
| 4.6 | Pts/Game | 3.1 |
| 31.5% | Ownership | 14.6% |
| 6 | Goals | 1 |
| 1 | Assists | 4 |
| 3.77 | xG | 2.34 |
| 1.44 | xA | 3.23 |
| 187.6 | ICT Index | 145.1 |
| 10 | Bonus | 5 |
| 3420 | Minutes | 2706 |
| 0 | Net Transfers | 0 |
Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)
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 2 vs 1. Neither is on fire right now.
- Fixtures: Near-identical difficulty ahead (0.0 vs 0.0). Fixtures won't separate them.
- Value: Identically priced at £6.1m — Virgil edges it on points per million (28.7 vs 17.0).
- Goal threat: Virgil has more goal involvements (7 vs 5 G+A). Expected stats also back Virgil on xG.
- Transfer trend: Similar transfer activity this week.
- Ownership: Virgil is the template pick at 31.5% — safe but offers limited rank gains. Cucurella (14.6%) is the differential with more upside.
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