Virgil vs Tarkowski
Head-to-head FPL comparison for 2025/26. Stats, fixtures, and transfer trends.
Tarkowski has the edge right now
Tarkowski has the edge, but your squad decides the move
Tarkowski 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.
For FPL 2025/26, FPLai gives Tarkowski the quick edge over Virgil on current form: 3.0 vs 2.0. Compare price, total points, ownership, fixtures, and transfer momentum below before making a final transfer decision for your own squad.
Virgil vs Tarkowski at a glance
- AI quick pick — Tarkowski (EVE) based on current form
- Price — Virgil: £6.1m; Tarkowski: £5.8m
- Form — Virgil: 2.0; Tarkowski: 3.0
- Total points — Virgil: 175; Tarkowski: 170
- Ownership — Virgil: 31.5%; Tarkowski: 12.6%
- Fixture difficulty — Virgil: 0.0 avg FDR; Tarkowski: 0.0 avg FDR
Quick answers
Virgil or Tarkowski for FPL?
FPLai's quick pick is Tarkowski on current form, but the full comparison below weighs price, fixtures, ownership, and points as well.
Should I transfer Virgil to Tarkowski?
Only if the form and fixture edge fits your budget and transfer plan. Check the verdict section before spending a free transfer or taking a hit.
Tarkowski currently has the edge on form (3 vs 2), while Virgil leads on total points (175 vs 170). At £6.1m vs £5.8m, Tarkowski is the budget-friendly choice.
Stats Comparison
| Virgil | Stat | Tarkowski |
|---|---|---|
| £6.1m | Price | £5.8m |
| 175 | Total Points | 170 |
| 2.0 | Form | 3.0 |
| 4.6 | Pts/Game | 4.6 |
| 31.5% | Ownership | 12.6% |
| 6 | Goals | 2 |
| 1 | Assists | 3 |
| 3.77 | xG | 2.53 |
| 1.44 | xA | 2.10 |
| 187.6 | ICT Index | 165.7 |
| 10 | Bonus | 12 |
| 3420 | Minutes | 3330 |
| 0 | Net Transfers | 0 |
Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)
Verdict
Tarkowski gets the edge. While both are strong defender options, Tarkowski currently offers the better combination of form, fixtures, and value.
- Form: Tarkowski is the in-form pick at 3 vs 2. Neither is on fire right now.
- Fixtures: Near-identical difficulty ahead (0.0 vs 0.0). Fixtures won't separate them.
- Value: Virgil returns 28.7 points per £1m vs Tarkowski's 29.3. Tarkowski is the better value pick.
- Goal threat: Virgil has more goal involvements (7 vs 5 G+A). Expected stats also back Virgil on xG.
- Transfer trend: Similar transfer activity this week.
- Ownership: Virgil is the template pick at 31.5% — safe but offers limited rank gains. Tarkowski (12.6%) is the differential with more upside.
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