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De Cuyper

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BHA Brighton Defender
£4.5mPrice
17Points
2.6%Owned
FPLai Verdict

Buy/hold

Strong form and a playable fixture run give this profile short-term transfer value.

Next Action

Consider buying or holding if the move fits your squad structure.

+72,751 net transfers this gameweek.

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De Cuyper in FPL 2026/27: £4.5m, form 17.0, 17 points, 2.6% ownership, and 77 minutes played. FPLai's quick verdict is strong buy; captain rating is top-tier captain pick based on current form and points per game.

De Cuyper FPL key stats

  1. Price — £4.5m
  2. Form — 17.0 across recent gameweeks
  3. Total points — 17 points this season
  4. Ownership — 2.6% of FPL managers
  5. Minutes — 77 minutes played
  6. Captain rating — top-tier captain pick

Quick answers

Should I buy De Cuyper in FPL?

FPLai's quick verdict is strong buy. Check price, form, ownership, fixtures, and your squad structure before making the transfer.

Is De Cuyper a good captain?

De Cuyper's current captain rating is top-tier captain pick with form 17.0 and 17.0 points per game.

Should I buy De Cuyper?

De Cuyper (Defender, £4.5m) is the 1st highest-scoring defender in FPL 2026/27 with 17 points and mixed fixtures ahead — one to watch this gameweek. Our algorithm rates this transfer as BUY with 85% confidence.

BUY
Confidence: 85% · Defender · £4.5m
17.0
Form
+72,751
Net Transfers
3.0
Avg FDR
17.0
Pts/Game
GWOpponentVenueFDR
GW1 Aston Villa Home Medium (3)
GW2 Chelsea Away Hard (4)
GW3 Leeds Home Easy (2)
GW4 Coventry City Away Easy (2)
GW5 Arsenal Home Hard (4)
GW6 Sunderland Away Medium (3)

Alternatives to monitor

Mendy (£4.0m, form 15.0)Ajayi (£4.0m, form 14.0)Kayode (£4.5m, form 13.0)White (£5.5m, form 11.0)Guéhi (£6.0m, form 10.0)

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 De Cuyper's price and ranked by recent form.

Season stats

De Cuyper has accumulated 17 points from 77 minutes across 1 starts this season. At £4.5m, that delivers 3.8 points per million, above the defender average of 0.0.

17
Total Points
1
Goals
1
Assists
1
Clean Sheets
2
Bonus
77
Minutes
1
Starts
46
BPS Total

Value and price

£4.5m
Start Price
£4.5m
Current Price
+£0.0m
Price Change
3.8
Pts / £1m

Archive signals

0
Defender Avg Points
0.0
Defender Avg Pts/£m
+72,751
Net Transfers
0
ICT Index
1.5
xG
0.2
xA
1.7
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: Brighton.

De Cuyper (Defender, £4.5m) is the 1st highest-scoring defender in FPL 2026/27 with 17 points and mixed fixtures ahead — one to watch this gameweek.

£4.5m
Price
17
Total Points
17.0
Form
2.6%
Ownership
17.0
Pts/Game
77
Minutes

Transfer Activity

+74,891
Transfers In (GW)
-2,140
Transfers Out (GW)

Performance

1
Goals
1
Assists
1
Clean Sheets
2
Bonus Points
0
Yellow Cards
1.47
xG

Upcoming Fixtures

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

Related

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Data sourced from the official FPL API.

Analyst Notes

Rising differential: With 17.0 form but only 2.6% ownership, De Cuyper is flying under the radar. Managers looking for a differential edge should take note.

Value gem: At just £4.5m, De Cuyper averages 17.0 points per game — outstanding value that frees up budget elsewhere.

Transfer bandwagon: 72,751 net transfers in this gameweek. High demand suggests a likely price rise.

How We Calculate This

Our AI model analyses De Cuyper's recent form over the last 5 gameweeks, weighting expected goals (xG: 1.47), expected assists (xA: 0.21), 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 De Cuyper worth buying in FPL?
De Cuyper is currently priced at £4.5m with a form rating of 17.0. He has scored 17 total points this season and is selected by 2.6% of managers. His strong form makes him a solid option.
What is De Cuyper's FPL price?
De Cuyper's current FPL price is £4.5m. He plays as a defender for Brighton.
How many FPL points has De Cuyper scored?
De Cuyper has scored 17 FPL points this season across 77 minutes played. His form rating is 17.0 and he averages 17.0 points per game.
Is De Cuyper a good captain in FPL?
De Cuyper has 17.0 form and an avg fixture difficulty of 3.0. Decent option but fixtures could be better.
Best replacements for De Cuyper in FPL?
Top alternatives at a similar price: Mendy (£4.0m, form: 15.0), Ajayi (£4.0m, form: 14.0), Kayode (£4.5m, form: 13.0).
What are De Cuyper's upcoming FPL fixtures?
De Cuyper's next fixtures: AVL (H), CHE (A), LEE (H), COV (A). Average difficulty: 3.0 out of 5.
What is De Cuyper's ownership percentage in FPL?
De Cuyper is currently owned by 2.6% of FPL managers. With under 10% ownership, he qualifies as a differential pick who could provide significant rank gains.
How has De Cuyper's FPL price changed this season?
De Cuyper started the season at £4.5m and is now priced at £4.5m, a rise of £0.0m. Price has been relatively stable.
Should I buy De Cuyper in FPL?
Our analysis gives De Cuyper a BUY rating (85/100). Current form: 17.0, price: £4.5m, ownership: 2.6%.
Will De Cuyper rise in FPL price?
De Cuyper has net 72,751 transfers in this gameweek, suggesting price could rise.
Who should I get instead of De Cuyper?
Top alternatives at similar price: Mendy (£4.0m, form: 15.0), Ajayi (£4.0m, form: 14.0), Kayode (£4.5m, form: 13.0).
Is De Cuyper worth a transfer hit in FPL?
With a 85% buy rating, De Cuyper could justify a -4 hit if your current player is injured or blanking. His form of 17.0 and upcoming fixtures (avg FDR 3.0) suggest strong short-term returns.
What is De Cuyper's expected minutes risk?
De Cuyper has played 77 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 De Cuyper have in 2026/27?
De Cuyper has 17 total points in the 2026/27 FPL season, with 1 goals, 1 assists, and 2 bonus points from 77 minutes.
Is De Cuyper good value in FPL?
At £4.5m, De Cuyper delivers 3.8 points per million, which is above the defender average of 0.0. This represents strong value for money.
How much has De Cuyper's FPL price changed?
De Cuyper started the season at £4.5m and is now £4.5m — a rise of £0.0m.
What are De Cuyper's expected stats in FPL 2026/27?
De Cuyper's expected stats: 1.5 xG, 0.2 xA, 1.7 xGI. ICT Index: 0 (Influence 0, Creativity 0, Threat 0).

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