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Xhaka

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SUN Sunderland Midfielder
£5.5mPrice
9Points
4.5%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.

+6,862 net transfers this gameweek.

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Xhaka in FPL 2026/27: £5.5m, form 9.0, 9 points, 4.5% ownership, and 90 minutes played. FPLai's quick verdict is strong buy; captain rating is top-tier captain pick based on current form and points per game.

Xhaka FPL key stats

  1. Price — £5.5m
  2. Form — 9.0 across recent gameweeks
  3. Total points — 9 points this season
  4. Ownership — 4.5% of FPL managers
  5. Minutes — 90 minutes played
  6. Captain rating — top-tier captain pick

Quick answers

Should I buy Xhaka in FPL?

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

Is Xhaka a good captain?

Xhaka's current captain rating is top-tier captain pick with form 9.0 and 9.0 points per game.

Should I buy Xhaka?

Xhaka (Midfielder, £5.5m) is the 11th highest-scoring midfielder in FPL 2026/27 with 9 points and easy fixtures ahead — one to watch this gameweek. Our algorithm rates this transfer as BUY with 85% confidence.

BUY
Confidence: 85% · Midfielder · £5.5m
9.0
Form
+6,862
Net Transfers
3.0
Avg FDR
9.0
Pts/Game
GWOpponentVenueFDR
GW1 Ipswich Town Away Easy (2)
GW2 Fulham Home Easy (2)
GW3 Brentford Away Medium (3)
GW4 Arsenal Home Hard (4)
GW5 Man City Away Very Hard (5)
GW6 Brighton Home Easy (2)

Alternatives to monitor

Hinshelwood (£6.0m, form 16.0)M.Sangaré (£5.5m, form 14.0)Stach (£6.0m, form 13.0)Gakpo (£7.0m, form 12.0)Ødegaard (£6.5m, form 11.0)

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 Xhaka's price and ranked by recent form.

Season stats

Xhaka has accumulated 9 points from 90 minutes across 1 starts this season. At £5.5m, that delivers 1.6 points per million, above the midfielder average of 0.0.

9
Total Points
0
Goals
1
Assists
0
Clean Sheets
2
Bonus
90
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
Midfielder Avg Points
0.0
Midfielder Avg Pts/£m
+6,862
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: Sunderland.

Xhaka (Midfielder, £5.5m) is the 11th highest-scoring midfielder in FPL 2026/27 with 9 points and easy fixtures ahead — one to watch this gameweek.

£5.5m
Price
9
Total Points
9.0
Form
4.5%
Ownership
9.0
Pts/Game
90
Minutes

Transfer Activity

+11,051
Transfers In (GW)
-4,189
Transfers Out (GW)

Performance

0
Goals
1
Assists
0
Clean Sheets
2
Bonus Points
0
Yellow Cards
0.00
xG

Upcoming Fixtures

GWOpponentDifficulty
GW1 IPSIPS (A) Easy
GW2 FULFUL (H) Easy
GW3 BREBRE (A) Medium
GW4 ARSARS (H) Hard
GW5 MCIMCI (A) Very Hard
GW6 BHABHA (H) Easy

Related

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Data sourced from the official FPL API.

Analyst Notes

Rising differential: With 9.0 form but only 4.5% ownership, Xhaka is flying under the radar. Managers looking for a differential edge should take note.

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

How We Calculate This

Our AI model analyses Xhaka's recent form over the last 5 gameweeks, weighting expected goals (xG: 0.00), 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 Xhaka worth buying in FPL?
Xhaka 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 4.5% of managers. His strong form makes him a solid option.
What is Xhaka's FPL price?
Xhaka's current FPL price is £5.5m. He plays as a midfielder for Sunderland.
How many FPL points has Xhaka scored?
Xhaka has scored 9 FPL points this season across 90 minutes played. His form rating is 9.0 and he averages 9.0 points per game.
Is Xhaka a good captain in FPL?
Yes, Xhaka is a strong captain option with 9.0 form and favourable fixtures (avg FDR 2.3).
Best replacements for Xhaka in FPL?
Top alternatives at a similar price: Hinshelwood (£6.0m, form: 16.0), M.Sangaré (£5.5m, form: 14.0), Stach (£6.0m, form: 13.0).
What are Xhaka's upcoming FPL fixtures?
Xhaka's next fixtures: IPS (A), FUL (H), BRE (A), ARS (H). Average difficulty: 2.3 out of 5.
What is Xhaka's ownership percentage in FPL?
Xhaka is currently owned by 4.5% of FPL managers. With under 10% ownership, he qualifies as a differential pick who could provide significant rank gains.
How has Xhaka's FPL price changed this season?
Xhaka 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 Xhaka in FPL?
Our analysis gives Xhaka a BUY rating (85/100). Current form: 9.0, price: £5.5m, ownership: 4.5%.
Will Xhaka rise in FPL price?
Xhaka has net 6,862 transfers in this gameweek, suggesting price could rise.
Who should I get instead of Xhaka?
Top alternatives at similar price: Hinshelwood (£6.0m, form: 16.0), M.Sangaré (£5.5m, form: 14.0), Stach (£6.0m, form: 13.0).
Is Xhaka worth a transfer hit in FPL?
With a 85% buy rating, Xhaka 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 Xhaka's expected minutes risk?
Xhaka has played 90 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 Xhaka have in 2026/27?
Xhaka has 9 total points in the 2026/27 FPL season, with 0 goals, 1 assists, and 2 bonus points from 90 minutes.
Is Xhaka good value in FPL?
At £5.5m, Xhaka delivers 1.6 points per million, which is above the midfielder average of 0.0. This represents strong value for money.
How much has Xhaka's FPL price changed?
Xhaka started the season at £5.5m and is now £5.5m — a rise of £0.0m.
What are Xhaka's expected stats in FPL 2026/27?
Xhaka'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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