The wait is almost over with Premier League football returning next weekend. As we count down the days to next Friday let’s look at the Top 10 defenders for Fantasy Premier League this season.
10. Neco Williams – Price £4m
Club – Nottingham Forest
Coming in as the cheapest player in FPL Neco Williams has just signed for newly promoted Nottingham Forest where he will likely be a starter.
Playing right-wing back in Steve Cooper’s 5 at the back system it will be possible for the Welshman to have some attacking output as well, providing points for goals and assists.
9. Tariq Lamptey – Price £4.5m
Club – Brighton
At only 21-years-old Tariq Lamptey has been a regular starter at Brighton for two years now.
Brighton had a solid 2021/22 season and this was rewarded with the 6th best defensive record. With Lamptey also serving as a full-back this provides him the opportunity to get forward, meaning there is lots of potential for points not just from clean sheets but assists as well.
Lamptey scored 74 points last year however, he was affected by injury throughout.
8. James Justin – Price £4.5m
Club – Leicester City
Looking at another young attacking full-back, James Justin could be a steal at £4.5m if his first season is anything to go by. During his breakthrough season he ranked 7th in points per game for all defenders which was astonishing given his price tag.
Due to injury he wasn’t able to replicate the same points last season, but he worked his way back into the line-up in the latter stage of the season and looks set to regain his place this season.
Justin scored 29 points last season and 101 in his first season showing what he is capable of.
7. Marc Cucurella – Price £5m
Club – Brighton
It’s no surprise another Brighton player is on the list with their defensive performance last year and if Cucurella stays at the club he will be a strong asset for all FPL players.
Cucurella scored 126 points last season and with Brighton’s gentle start to the season he could set himself up well to surpass last seasons points especially with his attacking drive down the left.
6. Matty Cash – Price £5m
Club – Aston Villa
The ex Forest full-back had an impressive second season for Aston Villa scoring four and assisting three in the league. This alongside Villa’s twelve clean sheets…
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