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Virgil vs Van de Ven

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

Virgil Virgil
LIV LIV · Defender
vs
Van de Ven Van de Ven
TOT TOT · Defender
Matchup verdict

Van de Ven has the edge right now

Signal
Virgil
Van de Ven
Form score0-10 current form
Virgil2.0/10
Van de Ven3.0/10
Total pointsseason total
Virgil175
Van de Ven116
Fixture ratingavg FDR, lower is easier
Virgil0.0 FDR
Van de Ven0.0 FDR
Safer pick
Virgil
31.5% owned
Upside pick
Van de Ven
17.6% owned
Quick answer

Van de Ven has the edge, but your squad decides the move

Van de Ven 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.

Van de Ven currently has the edge on form (3 vs 2), while Virgil leads on total points (175 vs 116). At £6.1m vs £4.4m, Van de Ven is the budget-friendly choice.

Stats Comparison

Virgil Stat Van de Ven
£6.1m Price £4.4m
175 Total Points 116
2.0 Form 3.0
4.6 Pts/Game 3.3
31.5% Ownership 17.6%
6 Goals 4
1 Assists 1
3.77 xG 2.82
1.44 xA 0.38
187.6 ICT Index 99.6
10 Bonus 10
3420 Minutes 3041
0 Net Transfers 0

Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)

PlayerClubAvg
VirgilLIVLIV0.0
Van de VenTOTTOT0.0

Verdict

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

  • Form: Van de Ven 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 Van de Ven's 26.4. Virgil is the better value pick, and the £1.7m price gap frees budget for upgrades elsewhere.
  • 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. Van de Ven (17.6%) is the differential with more upside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better in FPL, Virgil or Van de Ven?
Based on current form, Van de Ven has the edge with a form rating of 3. However, Virgil has 175 total points vs Van de Ven's 116.
Should I pick Virgil or Van de Ven for FPL?
Virgil costs £6.1m with 31.5% ownership, while Van de Ven costs £4.4m with 17.6% ownership. Consider upcoming fixtures and your budget.
Virgil vs Van de Ven: 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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