Calafiori vs Vuskovic
FPL 2026/27 head-to-head comparison for two defender options.
Matchup verdict
Vuskovic leads the modelled comparison. Vuskovic is the stronger all-round defender pick in the 2026/27 snapshot, based on form, points per game, fixture difficulty, value, and goal involvement. This is a modelled signal, not a guarantee; price, role, and your existing squad can change the decision.
Modelled Scores: 7 vs 8.07; the page keeps factual values separate below.
At-a-glance matrix
| Metric | Calafiori | Vuskovic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Factual £6.0m | Factual £5.1m |
| Form | Factual 7.5 | Factual 9.5 |
| Points per game | Factual 6.3 | Factual 7.3 |
| Total points | Factual 44 | Factual 51 |
| Ownership | Factual 54.2% | Factual 5.9% |
| Minutes | Factual 587 | Factual 617 |
| Goal involvements | Factual 3 (G+A) | Factual 2 (G+A) |
Detailed statistics
| Metric | Calafiori | Vuskovic |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | Factual 1 | Factual 1 |
| Assists | Factual 2 | Factual 1 |
| Bonus | Factual 3 | Factual 2 |
| ICT index | Factual 33.4 | Factual 34.4 |
| Expected goals | Factual 1.22 | Factual 1.1 |
| Expected assists | Factual 0.98 | Factual 0.17 |
Fixture outlook · next six gameweeks
Calafiori · avg FDR 3.2
- GW8 EVE (H) · FDR 3
- GW9 LIV (A) · FDR 4
- GW10 HUL (H) · FDR 2
- GW11 NEW (A) · FDR 3
- GW12 MCI (H) · FDR 4
- GW13 BRE (A) · FDR 3
Vuskovic · avg FDR 3.3
- GW8 LIV (A) · FDR 4
- GW9 MCI (A) · FDR 5
- GW10 BRE (H) · FDR 3
- GW11 HUL (A) · FDR 2
- GW12 NEW (H) · FDR 3
- GW13 BOU (A) · FDR 3
Scenario caveats
Safer route
Prefer the higher-ownership option when protecting rank and when both roles and fixtures are otherwise similar.
Upside route
Prefer the lower-owned option only when its minutes, role, and fixture evidence are strong enough to justify the extra variance.
Factual Player and fixture values come from the source snapshot. Modelled The all-round signal is a comparison aid, not an official FPL statistic.
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