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Gabriel vs Cucurella

Head-to-head FPL comparison for 2025/26. Stats, fixtures, and transfer trends.

Gabriel Gabriel
ARS ARS · Defender
vs
Cucurella Cucurella
CHE CHE · Defender
Matchup verdict

Gabriel has the edge right now

Signal
Gabriel
Cucurella
Form score0-10 current form
Gabriel1.0/10
Cucurella1.0/10
Total pointsseason total
Gabriel209
Cucurella104
Fixture ratingavg FDR, lower is easier
Gabriel0.0 FDR
Cucurella0.0 FDR
Safer pick
Gabriel
45.4% owned
Upside pick
Cucurella
14.6% owned
Quick answer

Gabriel has the edge, but your squad decides the move

Gabriel leads this comparison on current form, but the right transfer depends on your budget, existing players, captaincy cover, and next two moves. Rate your FPL team before spending a transfer.

Gabriel currently has the edge on form (1 vs 1), while Gabriel leads on total points (209 vs 104). At £7.3m vs £6.1m, Cucurella is the budget-friendly choice.

Stats Comparison

Gabriel Stat Cucurella
£7.3m Price £6.1m
209 Total Points 104
1.0 Form 1.0
6.5 Pts/Game 3.1
45.4% Ownership 14.6%
3 Goals 1
5 Assists 4
2.94 xG 2.34
1.75 xA 3.23
125.0 ICT Index 145.1
30 Bonus 5
2750 Minutes 2706
0 Net Transfers 0

Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)

PlayerClubAvg
GabrielARSARS0.0
CucurellaCHECHE0.0

Verdict

Gabriel gets the edge. While both are strong defender options, Gabriel currently offers the better combination of form, fixtures, and value.

  • Form: Dead level at 1 each.
  • Fixtures: Near-identical difficulty ahead (0.0 vs 0.0). Fixtures won't separate them.
  • Value: Gabriel returns 28.6 points per £1m vs Cucurella's 17.0. Gabriel is the better value pick, and the £1.2m price gap frees budget for upgrades elsewhere.
  • Goal threat: Gabriel has more goal involvements (8 vs 5 G+A). Expected stats also back Gabriel on xG.
  • Transfer trend: Similar transfer activity this week.
  • Ownership: Gabriel is the template pick at 45.4% — safe but offers limited rank gains. Cucurella (14.6%) is the differential with more upside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better in FPL, Gabriel or Cucurella?
Based on current form, Gabriel has the edge with a form rating of 1. However, Gabriel has 209 total points vs Cucurella's 104.
Should I pick Gabriel or Cucurella for FPL?
Gabriel costs £7.3m with 45.4% ownership, while Cucurella costs £6.1m with 14.6% ownership. Consider upcoming fixtures and your budget.
Gabriel vs Cucurella: who has better fixtures?
Check the fixture difficulty comparison below. The player with more green (easy) fixtures in the next 6 gameweeks has a schedule advantage.

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