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Schuster

JannikSchuster

BRE Brentford Defender
£4.5mPrice
21Points
0.4%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.

+16,978 net transfers this gameweek.

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Schuster in FPL 2026/27: £4.5m, form 8.5, 21 points, 0.4% ownership, and 253 minutes played. FPLai's quick verdict is strong buy; captain rating is top-tier captain pick based on current form and points per game.

Schuster FPL key stats

  1. Price — £4.5m
  2. Form — 8.5 across recent gameweeks
  3. Total points — 21 points this season
  4. Ownership — 0.4% of FPL managers
  5. Minutes — 253 minutes played
  6. Captain rating — top-tier captain pick

Quick answers

Should I buy Schuster in FPL?

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

Is Schuster a good captain?

Schuster's current captain rating is top-tier captain pick with form 8.5 and 7.0 points per game.

Should I buy Schuster?

Schuster (Defender, £4.5m) is the 31st highest-scoring defender in FPL 2026/27 with 21 points and mixed fixtures ahead — one to watch this gameweek. Our algorithm rates this transfer as BUY with 70% confidence.

BUY
Confidence: 70% · Defender · £4.5m
8.5
Form
+16,978
Net Transfers
3.2
Avg FDR
7.0
Pts/Game
GWOpponentVenueFDR
GW6 Aston Villa Away Medium (3)
GW7 Liverpool Home Hard (4)
GW8 Hull City Away Easy (2)
GW9 Nott'm Forest Home Medium (3)
GW10 Brighton Away Hard (4)
GW11 Everton Home Medium (3)

Alternatives to monitor

Bogle (£4.6m, form 10.0)De Cuyper (£5.0m, form 8.5)Davis (£4.0m, form 8.0)Mykolenko (£4.6m, form 8.0)Gvardiol (£5.7m, form 7.5)

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 Schuster's price and ranked by recent form.

Season stats

Schuster has accumulated 21 points from 253 minutes across 2 starts this season. At £4.5m, that delivers 4.7 points per million, above the defender average of 3.4.

21
Total Points
0
Goals
1
Assists
1
Clean Sheets
3
Bonus
253
Minutes
2
Starts
59
BPS Total

Value and price

£4.5m
Start Price
£4.5m
Current Price
+£0.0m
Price Change
4.7
Pts / £1m

Archive signals

16
Defender Avg Points
3.4
Defender Avg Pts/£m
+14,052
Net Transfers
12
ICT Index
0.1
xG
0.5
xA
0.6
xGI
16
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: Brentford.

Schuster (Defender, £4.5m) is the 31st highest-scoring defender in FPL 2026/27 with 21 points and mixed fixtures ahead — one to watch this gameweek.

£4.5m
Price
21
Total Points
8.5
Form
0.4%
Ownership
7.0
Pts/Game
253
Minutes

Transfer Activity

+20,298
Transfers In (GW)
-3,320
Transfers Out (GW)

Performance

0
Goals
1
Assists
1
Clean Sheets
3
Bonus Points
0
Yellow Cards
0.10
xG

Upcoming Fixtures

GWOpponentDifficulty
GW6 AVLAVL (A) Medium
GW7 LIVLIV (H) Hard
GW8 HULHUL (A) Easy
GW9 NFONFO (H) Medium
GW10 BHABHA (A) Hard
GW11 EVEEVE (H) Medium

Related

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Data sourced from the official FPL API.

Analyst Notes

Rising differential: With 8.5 form but only 0.4% ownership, Schuster is flying under the radar. Managers looking for a differential edge should take note.

Value gem: At just £4.5m, Schuster averages 7.0 points per game — outstanding value that frees up budget elsewhere.

How We Calculate This

Our AI model analyses Schuster's recent form over the last 5 gameweeks, weighting expected goals (xG: 0.10), expected assists (xA: 0.54), 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 Schuster worth buying in FPL?
Schuster is currently priced at £4.5m with a form rating of 8.5. He has scored 21 total points this season and is selected by 0.4% of managers. His strong form makes him a solid option.
What is Schuster's FPL price?
Schuster's current FPL price is £4.5m. He plays as a defender for Brentford.
How many FPL points has Schuster scored?
Schuster has scored 21 FPL points this season across 253 minutes played. His form rating is 8.5 and he averages 7.0 points per game.
Is Schuster a good captain in FPL?
Schuster has 8.5 form and an avg fixture difficulty of 3.0. Decent option but fixtures could be better.
Best replacements for Schuster in FPL?
Top alternatives at a similar price: Bogle (£4.6m, form: 10.0), De Cuyper (£5.0m, form: 8.5), Davis (£4.0m, form: 8.0).
What are Schuster's upcoming FPL fixtures?
Schuster's next fixtures: AVL (A), LIV (H), HUL (A), NFO (H). Average difficulty: 3.0 out of 5.
What is Schuster's ownership percentage in FPL?
Schuster is currently owned by 0.4% of FPL managers. With under 10% ownership, he qualifies as a differential pick who could provide significant rank gains.
How has Schuster's FPL price changed this season?
Schuster started the season at £4.5m and is now priced at £4.5m, a rise of £0.0m. Price has been relatively stable.
Should I buy Schuster in FPL?
Our analysis gives Schuster a BUY rating (70/100). Current form: 8.5, price: £4.5m, ownership: 0.4%.
Will Schuster rise in FPL price?
Schuster has net 16,978 transfers in this gameweek, suggesting price could rise.
Who should I get instead of Schuster?
Top alternatives at similar price: Bogle (£4.6m, form: 10.0), De Cuyper (£5.0m, form: 8.5), Davis (£4.0m, form: 8.0).
Is Schuster worth a transfer hit in FPL?
With a 70% buy rating, Schuster 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 Schuster's expected minutes risk?
Schuster has played 253 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 Schuster have in 2026/27?
Schuster has 21 total points in the 2026/27 FPL season, with 0 goals, 1 assists, and 3 bonus points from 253 minutes.
Is Schuster good value in FPL?
At £4.5m, Schuster delivers 4.7 points per million, which is above the defender average of 3.4. This represents strong value for money.
How much has Schuster's FPL price changed?
Schuster started the season at £4.5m and is now £4.5m — a rise of £0.0m.
What are Schuster's expected stats in FPL 2026/27?
Schuster's expected stats: 0.1 xG, 0.5 xA, 0.6 xGI. ICT Index: 12 (Influence 92, Creativity 12, Threat 16).

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