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De Cuyper

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BHA Brighton Defender
£5.0mPrice
38Points
28.3%Owned
FPLai Verdict

Buy/hold

Strong form and a playable fixture run give this profile short-term transfer value.

Next Action

Consider buying or holding if the move fits your squad structure.

+326,460 net transfers this gameweek.

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De Cuyper in FPL 2026/27: £5.0m, form 8.5, 38 points, 28.3% ownership, and 423 minutes played. FPLai's quick verdict is strong buy; captain rating is top-tier captain pick based on current form and points per game.

De Cuyper FPL key stats

  1. Price — £5.0m
  2. Form — 8.5 across recent gameweeks
  3. Total points — 38 points this season
  4. Ownership — 28.3% of FPL managers
  5. Minutes — 423 minutes played
  6. Captain rating — top-tier captain pick

Quick answers

Should I buy De Cuyper in FPL?

FPLai's quick verdict is strong buy. Check price, form, ownership, fixtures, and your squad structure before making the transfer.

Is De Cuyper a good captain?

De Cuyper's current captain rating is top-tier captain pick with form 8.5 and 7.6 points per game.

Should I buy De Cuyper?

De Cuyper (Defender, £5.0m) is the 3rd highest-scoring defender in FPL 2026/27 with 38 points and mixed fixtures ahead — one to watch this gameweek. Our algorithm rates this transfer as BUY with 80% confidence.

BUY
Confidence: 80% · Defender · £5.0m
8.5
Form
+326,460
Net Transfers
3.2
Avg FDR
7.6
Pts/Game
GWOpponentVenueFDR
GW6 Sunderland Away Medium (3)
GW7 Crystal Palace Home Easy (2)
GW8 Liverpool Away Hard (4)
GW9 Man City Away Very Hard (5)
GW10 Brentford Home Medium (3)
GW11 Hull City Away Easy (2)

Alternatives to monitor

Tarkowski (£6.2m, form 11.0)Bogle (£4.6m, form 10.0)Schuster (£4.5m, form 8.5)Virgil (£6.5m, form 8.0)Davis (£4.0m, form 8.0)

Transfer recommendations factor in form trajectory, fixture swing across the next 6 matches, price change probability from net transfer volume, ownership trends, and expected minutes. Alternatives are filtered to the same position within ±£1.5m of De Cuyper's price and ranked by recent form.

Season stats

De Cuyper has accumulated 38 points from 423 minutes across 5 starts this season. At £5.0m, that delivers 7.6 points per million, above the defender average of 3.4.

38
Total Points
1
Goals
3
Assists
3
Clean Sheets
5
Bonus
423
Minutes
5
Starts
132
BPS Total

Value and price

£4.5m
Start Price
£5.0m
Current Price
+£0.5m
Price Change
7.6
Pts / £1m

Archive signals

16
Defender Avg Points
3.4
Defender Avg Pts/£m
+2,359,768
Net Transfers
34
ICT Index
1.6
xG
0.7
xA
2.2
xGI
57
Threat

Season totals are sourced from the FPL bootstrap-static API. Expected stats come from Premier League Opta feeds, ICT Index measures Influence, Creativity and Threat, and price changes reflect market movement since the start of the season. Team context: Brighton.

De Cuyper (Defender, £5.0m) is the 3rd highest-scoring defender in FPL 2026/27 with 38 points and mixed fixtures ahead — one to watch this gameweek.

£5.0m
Price
38
Total Points
8.5
Form
28.3%
Ownership
7.6
Pts/Game
423
Minutes

Transfer Activity

+356,993
Transfers In (GW)
-30,533
Transfers Out (GW)

Performance

1
Goals
3
Assists
3
Clean Sheets
5
Bonus Points
2
Yellow Cards
1.55
xG

Upcoming Fixtures

GWOpponentDifficulty
GW6 SUNSUN (A) Medium
GW7 CRYCRY (H) Easy
GW8 LIVLIV (A) Hard
GW9 MCIMCI (A) Very Hard
GW10 BREBRE (H) Medium
GW11 HULHUL (A) Easy

Related

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Data sourced from the official FPL API.

Analyst Notes

Value gem: At just £5.0m, De Cuyper averages 7.6 points per game — outstanding value that frees up budget elsewhere.

Minutes watch: Only 423 minutes played despite 28.3% ownership. Rotation risk is real — check team news before committing.

Transfer bandwagon: 326,460 net transfers in this gameweek. High demand suggests a likely price rise.

How We Calculate This

Our AI model analyses De Cuyper's recent form over the last 5 gameweeks, weighting expected goals (xG: 1.55), expected assists (xA: 0.67), and bonus point probability. Fixture difficulty is scored 1–5 based on opponent defensive strength using the official FPL difficulty rating. Transfer recommendations combine form trajectory, fixture swing over the next 6 gameweeks, price change probability based on net transfer volume, and ownership trends. All data is sourced from the official FPL API and refreshed every 3 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is De Cuyper worth buying in FPL?
De Cuyper is currently priced at £5.0m with a form rating of 8.5. He has scored 38 total points this season and is selected by 28.3% of managers. His strong form makes him a solid option.
What is De Cuyper's FPL price?
De Cuyper's current FPL price is £5.0m. He plays as a defender for Brighton.
How many FPL points has De Cuyper scored?
De Cuyper has scored 38 FPL points this season across 423 minutes played. His form rating is 8.5 and he averages 7.6 points per game.
Is De Cuyper a good captain in FPL?
De Cuyper has 8.5 form and an avg fixture difficulty of 3.0. Decent option but fixtures could be better.
Best replacements for De Cuyper in FPL?
Top alternatives at a similar price: Tarkowski (£6.2m, form: 11.0), Bogle (£4.6m, form: 10.0), Schuster (£4.5m, form: 8.5).
What are De Cuyper's upcoming FPL fixtures?
De Cuyper's next fixtures: SUN (A), CRY (H), LIV (A), MCI (A). Average difficulty: 3.0 out of 5.
What is De Cuyper's ownership percentage in FPL?
De Cuyper is currently owned by 28.3% of FPL managers. He sits in the mid-range of ownership, making him a solid pick without being a must-have.
How has De Cuyper's FPL price changed this season?
De Cuyper started the season at £4.5m and is now priced at £5.0m, a rise of £0.5m. Price has been relatively stable.
Should I buy De Cuyper in FPL?
Our analysis gives De Cuyper a BUY rating (80/100). Current form: 8.5, price: £5.0m, ownership: 28.3%.
Will De Cuyper rise in FPL price?
De Cuyper has net 326,460 transfers in this gameweek, suggesting price could rise.
Who should I get instead of De Cuyper?
Top alternatives at similar price: Tarkowski (£6.2m, form: 11.0), Bogle (£4.6m, form: 10.0), Schuster (£4.5m, form: 8.5).
Is De Cuyper worth a transfer hit in FPL?
With a 80% buy rating, De Cuyper could justify a -4 hit if your current player is injured or blanking. His form of 8.5 and upcoming fixtures (avg FDR 3.2) suggest strong short-term returns.
What is De Cuyper's expected minutes risk?
De Cuyper has played 423 minutes this season. Minutes are a concern — he may not be a guaranteed starter, which adds risk to buying him.
How many FPL points does De Cuyper have in 2026/27?
De Cuyper has 38 total points in the 2026/27 FPL season, with 1 goals, 3 assists, and 5 bonus points from 423 minutes.
Is De Cuyper good value in FPL?
At £5.0m, De Cuyper delivers 7.6 points per million, which is above the defender average of 3.4. This represents strong value for money.
How much has De Cuyper's FPL price changed?
De Cuyper started the season at £4.5m and is now £5.0m — a rise of £0.5m.
What are De Cuyper's expected stats in FPL 2026/27?
De Cuyper's expected stats: 1.6 xG, 0.7 xA, 2.2 xGI. ICT Index: 34 (Influence 108, Creativity 172, Threat 57).

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