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Calafiori

RiccardoCalafiori

ARS Arsenal Defender
£5.5mPrice
9Points
40.3%Owned
FPLai Verdict

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GBP 5.5m with 9.0 form, 40.3% ownership, and an average next-fixture difficulty of 3.3.

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Should I buy Calafiori?

Calafiori (Defender, £5.5m) is the 9th highest-scoring defender in FPL 2026/27 with 9 points and mixed fixtures ahead — a reliable FPL asset. Our algorithm rates this transfer as BUY with 75% confidence.

BUY
Confidence: 75% · Defender · £5.5m
9.0
Form
+102,739
Net Transfers
3.0
Avg FDR
9.0
Pts/Game
GWOpponentVenueFDR
GW1 Coventry City Home Easy (2)
GW2 Aston Villa Away Hard (4)
GW3 Chelsea Home Hard (4)
GW4 Sunderland Away Medium (3)
GW5 Brighton Away Medium (3)
GW6 Leeds Home Easy (2)

Alternatives to monitor

Transfer recommendations factor in form trajectory, fixture swing across the next 6 matches, price change probability from net transfer volume, ownership trends, and expected minutes. Alternatives are filtered to the same position within ±£1.5m of Calafiori's price and ranked by recent form.

Season stats

Calafiori has accumulated 9 points from 80 minutes across 1 starts this season. At £5.5m, that delivers 1.6 points per million, above the defender average of 0.0.

9
Total Points
0
Goals
1
Assists
1
Clean Sheets
0
Bonus
80
Minutes
1
Starts
31
BPS Total

Value and price

£5.5m
Start Price
£5.5m
Current Price
+£0.0m
Price Change
1.6
Pts / £1m

Archive signals

0
Defender Avg Points
0.0
Defender Avg Pts/£m
+102,739
Net Transfers
0
ICT Index
0.0
xG
0.1
xA
0.1
xGI
0
Threat

Season totals are sourced from the FPL bootstrap-static API. Expected stats come from Premier League Opta feeds, ICT Index measures Influence, Creativity and Threat, and price changes reflect market movement since the start of the season. Team context: Arsenal.

Calafiori (Defender, £5.5m) is the 9th highest-scoring defender in FPL 2026/27 with 9 points and mixed fixtures ahead — a reliable FPL asset.

£5.5m
Price
9
Total Points
9.0
Form
40.3%
Ownership
9.0
Pts/Game
80
Minutes

Transfer Activity

+112,355
Transfers In (GW)
-9,616
Transfers Out (GW)

Performance

0
Goals
1
Assists
1
Clean Sheets
0
Bonus Points
0
Yellow Cards
0.04
xG

Upcoming Fixtures

GWOpponentDifficulty
GW1 COVCOV (H) Easy
GW2 AVLAVL (A) Hard
GW3 CHECHE (H) Hard
GW4 SUNSUN (A) Medium
GW5 BHABHA (A) Medium
GW6 LEELEE (H) Easy

Related

Data sourced from the official FPL API.

Analyst Notes

Value gem: At just £5.5m, Calafiori averages 9.0 points per game — outstanding value that frees up budget elsewhere.

Minutes watch: Only 80 minutes played despite 40.3% ownership. Rotation risk is real — check team news before committing.

Transfer bandwagon: 102,739 net transfers in this gameweek. High demand suggests a likely price rise.

How We Calculate This

Our AI model analyses Calafiori's recent form over the last 5 gameweeks, weighting expected goals (xG: 0.04), expected assists (xA: 0.09), and bonus point probability. Fixture difficulty is scored 1–5 based on opponent defensive strength using the official FPL difficulty rating. Transfer recommendations combine form trajectory, fixture swing over the next 6 gameweeks, price change probability based on net transfer volume, and ownership trends. All data is sourced from the official FPL API and refreshed every 3 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calafiori worth buying in FPL?
Calafiori is currently priced at £5.5m with a form rating of 9.0. He has scored 9 total points this season and is selected by 40.3% of managers. His strong form makes him a solid option.
What is Calafiori's FPL price?
Calafiori's current FPL price is £5.5m. He plays as a defender for Arsenal.
How many FPL points has Calafiori scored?
Calafiori has scored 9 FPL points this season across 80 minutes played. His form rating is 9.0 and he averages 9.0 points per game.
Is Calafiori a good captain in FPL?
Calafiori has 9.0 form and an avg fixture difficulty of 3.3. Decent option but fixtures could be better.
Best replacements for Calafiori in FPL?
Top alternatives at a similar price: De Cuyper (£4.5m, form: 17.0), Mendy (£4.0m, form: 15.0), Ajayi (£4.0m, form: 14.0).
What are Calafiori's upcoming FPL fixtures?
Calafiori's next fixtures: COV (H), AVL (A), CHE (H), SUN (A). Average difficulty: 3.3 out of 5.
What is Calafiori's ownership percentage in FPL?
Calafiori is currently owned by 40.3% of FPL managers. As a highly-owned asset, captaining him is important to avoid rank drops when he hauls.
How has Calafiori's FPL price changed this season?
Calafiori started the season at £5.5m and is now priced at £5.5m, a rise of £0.0m. Price has been relatively stable.
Should I buy Calafiori in FPL?
Our analysis gives Calafiori a BUY rating (75/100). Current form: 9.0, price: £5.5m, ownership: 40.3%.
Will Calafiori rise in FPL price?
Calafiori has net 102,739 transfers in this gameweek, suggesting price could rise.
Who should I get instead of Calafiori?
Top alternatives at similar price: De Cuyper (£4.5m, form: 17.0), Mendy (£4.0m, form: 15.0), Ajayi (£4.0m, form: 14.0).
Is Calafiori worth a transfer hit in FPL?
With a 75% buy rating, Calafiori could justify a -4 hit if your current player is injured or blanking. His form of 9.0 and upcoming fixtures (avg FDR 3.0) suggest strong short-term returns.
What is Calafiori's expected minutes risk?
Calafiori has played 80 minutes this season. Minutes are a concern — he may not be a guaranteed starter, which adds risk to buying him.
How many FPL points does Calafiori have in 2026/27?
Calafiori has 9 total points in the 2026/27 FPL season, with 0 goals, 1 assists, and 0 bonus points from 80 minutes.
Is Calafiori good value in FPL?
At £5.5m, Calafiori delivers 1.6 points per million, which is above the defender average of 0.0. This represents strong value for money.
How much has Calafiori's FPL price changed?
Calafiori started the season at £5.5m and is now £5.5m — a rise of £0.0m.
What are Calafiori's expected stats in FPL 2026/27?
Calafiori's expected stats: 0.0 xG, 0.1 xA, 0.1 xGI. ICT Index: 0 (Influence 0, Creativity 0, Threat 0).

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