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Virgil vs Cucurella
Head-to-head FPL comparison for 2025/26. Stats, fixtures, and transfer trends.
Virgil currently has the edge on form (6.7 vs 0.8), while Virgil leads on total points (152 vs 96). At £6.2m vs £6.1m, Cucurella is the budget-friendly choice.
Virgil
LIV · Defender
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Cucurella
CHE · Defender
Stats Comparison
| Virgil | Stat | Cucurella |
|---|---|---|
| £6.2m | Price | £6.1m |
| 152 | Total Points | 96 |
| 6.7 | Form | 0.8 |
| 4.6 | Pts/Game | 3.3 |
| 32.7% | Ownership | 15.3% |
| 4 | Goals | 1 |
| 1 | Assists | 3 |
| 3.03 | xG | 2.26 |
| 1.21 | xA | 3.07 |
| 162.1 | ICT Index | 128.1 |
| 10 | Bonus | 5 |
| 2970 | Minutes | 2256 |
| 20,144 | Net Transfers | -5,898 |
Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)
Verdict
Virgil is the clear pick. Virgil dominates this matchup across nearly every metric — form, fixtures, and output all favour the switch if you currently own Cucurella.
- Form: Virgil is the in-form pick at 6.7 vs 0.8. Solid recent returns.
- Fixtures: Cucurella has the easier upcoming run (avg FDR 3.0 vs 3.4). A noticeable advantage that could translate to returns.
- Value: Virgil returns 24.5 points per £1m vs Cucurella's 15.7. Virgil is the better value pick.
- Goal threat: Virgil has more goal involvements (5 vs 4 G+A). Expected stats also back Virgil on xG.
- Transfer trend: Virgil has stronger transfer momentum (+20,144 net vs -5,898). The crowd is moving but no price change is imminent.
- Ownership: Virgil is the template pick at 32.7% — safe but offers limited rank gains. Cucurella (15.3%) is the differential with more upside.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is better in FPL, Virgil or Cucurella?
Based on current form, Virgil has the edge with a form rating of 6.7. However, Virgil has 152 total points vs Cucurella's 96.
Should I pick Virgil or Cucurella for FPL?
Virgil costs £6.2m with 32.7% ownership, while Cucurella costs £6.1m with 15.3% ownership. Consider upcoming fixtures and your budget.
Virgil 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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