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Tarkowski

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EVE Everton Defender
£6.2mPrice
43Points
17.0%Owned
FPLai Verdict

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GBP 6.2m with 11.0 form, 17.0% ownership, and an average next-fixture difficulty of 3.7.

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Tarkowski in FPL 2026/27: £6.2m, form 11.0, 43 points, 17.0% ownership, and 450 minutes played. FPLai's quick verdict is strong buy; captain rating is top-tier captain pick based on current form and points per game.

Tarkowski FPL key stats

  1. Price — £6.2m
  2. Form — 11.0 across recent gameweeks
  3. Total points — 43 points this season
  4. Ownership — 17.0% of FPL managers
  5. Minutes — 450 minutes played
  6. Captain rating — top-tier captain pick

Quick answers

Should I buy Tarkowski in FPL?

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

Is Tarkowski a good captain?

Tarkowski's current captain rating is top-tier captain pick with form 11.0 and 8.6 points per game.

Should I buy Tarkowski?

Tarkowski (Defender, £6.2m) is the 1st highest-scoring defender in FPL 2026/27 with 43 points and tough fixtures ahead — a reliable FPL asset. Our algorithm rates this transfer as BUY with 80% confidence.

BUY
Confidence: 80% · Defender · £6.2m
11.0
Form
+244,224
Net Transfers
3.2
Avg FDR
8.6
Pts/Game
GWOpponentVenueFDR
GW6 Hull City Away Easy (2)
GW7 Chelsea Home Hard (4)
GW8 Arsenal Away Very Hard (5)
GW9 Newcastle Away Medium (3)
GW10 Coventry City Home Easy (2)
GW11 Brentford Away Medium (3)

Alternatives to monitor

De Cuyper (£5.0m, form 8.5)Virgil (£6.5m, form 8.0)Gvardiol (£5.7m, form 7.5)Jacquet (£5.0m, form 7.5)Van Hecke (£4.9m, form 7.0)

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 Tarkowski's price and ranked by recent form.

Season stats

Tarkowski has accumulated 43 points from 450 minutes across 5 starts this season. At £6.2m, that delivers 6.9 points per million, above the defender average of 3.4.

43
Total Points
1
Goals
1
Assists
3
Clean Sheets
7
Bonus
450
Minutes
5
Starts
138
BPS Total

Value and price

£6.0m
Start Price
£6.2m
Current Price
+£0.2m
Price Change
6.9
Pts / £1m

Archive signals

16
Defender Avg Points
3.4
Defender Avg Pts/£m
+691,446
Net Transfers
21
ICT Index
0.2
xG
0.0
xA
0.2
xGI
30
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: Everton.

Tarkowski (Defender, £6.2m) is the 1st highest-scoring defender in FPL 2026/27 with 43 points and tough fixtures ahead — a reliable FPL asset.

£6.2m
Price
43
Total Points
11.0
Form
17.0%
Ownership
8.6
Pts/Game
450
Minutes

Transfer Activity

+274,396
Transfers In (GW)
-30,172
Transfers Out (GW)

Performance

1
Goals
1
Assists
3
Clean Sheets
7
Bonus Points
0
Yellow Cards
0.18
xG

Upcoming Fixtures

GWOpponentDifficulty
GW6 HULHUL (A) Easy
GW7 CHECHE (H) Hard
GW8 ARSARS (A) Very Hard
GW9 NEWNEW (A) Medium
GW10 COVCOV (H) Easy
GW11 BREBRE (A) Medium

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Data sourced from the official FPL API.

Analyst Notes

Value gem: At just £6.2m, Tarkowski averages 8.6 points per game — outstanding value that frees up budget elsewhere.

Minutes watch: Only 450 minutes played despite 17.0% ownership. Rotation risk is real — check team news before committing.

Transfer bandwagon: 244,224 net transfers in this gameweek. High demand suggests a likely price rise.

How We Calculate This

Our AI model analyses Tarkowski's recent form over the last 5 gameweeks, weighting expected goals (xG: 0.18), expected assists (xA: 0.04), 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 Tarkowski worth buying in FPL?
Tarkowski is currently priced at £6.2m with a form rating of 11.0. He has scored 43 total points this season and is selected by 17.0% of managers. His strong form makes him a solid option.
What is Tarkowski's FPL price?
Tarkowski's current FPL price is £6.2m. He plays as a defender for Everton.
How many FPL points has Tarkowski scored?
Tarkowski has scored 43 FPL points this season across 450 minutes played. His form rating is 11.0 and he averages 8.6 points per game.
Is Tarkowski a good captain in FPL?
Tarkowski has 11.0 form and an avg fixture difficulty of 3.7. Decent option but fixtures could be better.
Best replacements for Tarkowski in FPL?
Top alternatives at a similar price: De Cuyper (£5.0m, form: 8.5), Virgil (£6.5m, form: 8.0), Gvardiol (£5.7m, form: 7.5).
What are Tarkowski's upcoming FPL fixtures?
Tarkowski's next fixtures: HUL (A), CHE (H), ARS (A), NEW (A). Average difficulty: 3.7 out of 5.
What is Tarkowski's ownership percentage in FPL?
Tarkowski is currently owned by 17.0% of FPL managers. He sits in the mid-range of ownership, making him a solid pick without being a must-have.
How has Tarkowski's FPL price changed this season?
Tarkowski started the season at £6.0m and is now priced at £6.2m, a rise of £0.2m. Price has been relatively stable.
Should I buy Tarkowski in FPL?
Our analysis gives Tarkowski a BUY rating (80/100). Current form: 11.0, price: £6.2m, ownership: 17.0%.
Will Tarkowski rise in FPL price?
Tarkowski has net 244,224 transfers in this gameweek, suggesting price could rise.
Who should I get instead of Tarkowski?
Top alternatives at similar price: De Cuyper (£5.0m, form: 8.5), Virgil (£6.5m, form: 8.0), Gvardiol (£5.7m, form: 7.5).
Is Tarkowski worth a transfer hit in FPL?
With a 80% buy rating, Tarkowski could justify a -4 hit if your current player is injured or blanking. His form of 11.0 and upcoming fixtures (avg FDR 3.2) suggest strong short-term returns.
What is Tarkowski's expected minutes risk?
Tarkowski has played 450 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 Tarkowski have in 2026/27?
Tarkowski has 43 total points in the 2026/27 FPL season, with 1 goals, 1 assists, and 7 bonus points from 450 minutes.
Is Tarkowski good value in FPL?
At £6.2m, Tarkowski delivers 6.9 points per million, which is above the defender average of 3.4. This represents strong value for money.
How much has Tarkowski's FPL price changed?
Tarkowski started the season at £6.0m and is now £6.2m — a rise of £0.2m.
What are Tarkowski's expected stats in FPL 2026/27?
Tarkowski's expected stats: 0.2 xG, 0.0 xA, 0.2 xGI. ICT Index: 21 (Influence 150, Creativity 26, Threat 30).

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