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Gabriel vs James
Head-to-head FPL comparison for 2025/26. Stats, fixtures, and transfer trends.
Gabriel currently has the edge on form (2 vs 0), while Gabriel leads on total points (177 vs 113). At £7.1m vs £5.6m, James is the budget-friendly choice.
Gabriel
ARS · Defender
VS
James
CHE · Defender
Stats Comparison
| Gabriel | Stat | James |
|---|---|---|
| £7.1m | Price | £5.6m |
| 177 | Total Points | 113 |
| 2.0 | Form | 0.0 |
| 6.6 | Pts/Game | 4.2 |
| 42.5% | Ownership | 6.3% |
| 3 | Goals | 2 |
| 5 | Assists | 6 |
| 2.00 | xG | 1.02 |
| 1.67 | xA | 3.15 |
| 105.7 | ICT Index | 103.8 |
| 25 | Bonus | 11 |
| 2345 | Minutes | 1892 |
| 17,310 | Net Transfers | -6,901 |
Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)
Verdict
Gabriel is the clear pick. Gabriel dominates this matchup across nearly every metric — form, fixtures, and output all favour the switch if you currently own James.
- Form: Gabriel is the in-form pick at 2 vs 0. Neither is on fire right now.
- Fixtures: Gabriel has the easier upcoming run (avg FDR 2.4 vs 3.0). That's a dream run — prioritise assets from that squad.
- Value: Gabriel returns 24.9 points per £1m vs James's 20.2. Gabriel is the better value pick, and the £1.5m price gap frees budget for upgrades elsewhere.
- Goal threat: Level on goal involvements (8 G+A each).
- Transfer trend: Gabriel has stronger transfer momentum (+17,310 net vs -6,901). The crowd is moving but no price change is imminent.
- Ownership: Gabriel is the template pick at 42.5% — safe but offers limited rank gains. James (6.3%) is the differential with more upside.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is better in FPL, Gabriel or James?
Based on current form, Gabriel has the edge with a form rating of 2. However, Gabriel has 177 total points vs James's 113.
Should I pick Gabriel or James for FPL?
Gabriel costs £7.1m with 42.5% ownership, while James costs £5.6m with 6.3% ownership. Consider upcoming fixtures and your budget.
Gabriel vs James: 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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