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Should I Buy Tarkowski?

Data-driven buy/hold/sell analysis for FPL 2025/26.

Tarkowski (Defender, £5.7m) is the 5th highest-scoring defender in FPL 2025/26 with 146 points and mixed fixtures ahead. Our algorithm rates this transfer as HOLD with 55% confidence.

Tarkowski
HOLD
Confidence: 55%
EVE Everton · Defender · £5.7m

Key Metrics

3.3
Current Form
146
Total Points
12.0%
Ownership
4.6
Pts/Game
+17,634
Net Transfers
2.6
Avg FDR (Next 6)

Upcoming Fixtures

GWOpponentVenueFDR
GW34 West Ham Away Easy (2)
GW35 Man City Home Hard (4)
GW36 Crystal Palace Away Medium (3)
GW37 Sunderland Home Easy (2)
GW38 Spurs Away Easy (2)

Alternatives

Similar-priced defenders to consider instead.

PlayerClubPriceFormPointsOwned
N.WilliamsN.Williams NFONFO £4.8m 9.3 117 4.3%
MavropanosMavropanos WHUWHU £4.4m 8.0 98 0.9%
O'ReillyO'Reilly MCIMCI £5.1m 7.0 146 13.6%
VirgilVirgil LIVLIV £6.2m 6.7 152 32.7%
KayodeKayode BREBRE £4.6m 6.0 104 1.1%

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Analyst Notes

Season standout: Ranked 5th among all defenders by total points (146). A proven performer who anchors many top-ranked squads.

How We Calculate This

Transfer recommendations factor in form trajectory over the last 5 gameweeks, fixture swing across the next 6 matches (avg FDR: 2.6), price change probability based on net transfer volume (+17,634 this GW), and ownership trends among all managers. The buy score combines current form, points per 90 minutes, fixture difficulty, and transfer momentum into a 0–100 confidence rating. Alternatives are filtered to the same position within ±£1.5m of Tarkowski's price and ranked by recent form. All data sourced from the official FPL API, refreshed every 3 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy Tarkowski in FPL?
Our analysis gives Tarkowski a HOLD rating (55/100). Current form: 3.3, price: £5.7m, ownership: 12.0%.
Will Tarkowski rise in FPL price?
Tarkowski has net 17,634 transfers in this gameweek, suggesting price could rise.
Who should I get instead of Tarkowski?
Top alternatives at similar price: N.Williams (£4.8m, form: 9.3), Mavropanos (£4.4m, form: 8.0), O'Reilly (£5.1m, form: 7.0).
Is Tarkowski worth a transfer hit in FPL?
At a 55% rating, Tarkowski is a reasonable free transfer but probably not worth a -4 hit unless you have no other fires to fight.
Is Tarkowski a good FPL differential?
At 12.0% ownership, Tarkowski is a moderate differential — not template but not a huge risk either.
What are Tarkowski's upcoming fixtures?
Tarkowski's next 6 fixtures have an average difficulty of 2.6 out of 5. A mixed fixture run — timing your transfer carefully matters.
What is Tarkowski's expected minutes risk?
Tarkowski has played 2880 minutes this season. He is a regular starter with minimal rotation risk.

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