{"id":1331838,"date":"2023-11-20T11:58:36","date_gmt":"2023-11-20T11:58:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?p=1331838"},"modified":"2023-11-20T11:58:36","modified_gmt":"2023-11-20T11:58:36","slug":"fpl-best-defender-picks-budget-differential-and-premium-tips-for-gameweek-13","status":"publish","type":"gaming","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/gaming\/fpl-best-defender-picks-budget-differential-and-premium-tips-for-gameweek-13\/","title":{"rendered":"FPL best defender picks: Gameweek 13 Budget, differential and premium tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

Which defenders should you pick for your back line this week? We’ve got you covered with all of the info ahead of Gameweek 13.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ideally, you are looking to include defenders that are expected to keep clean sheets, but the best defensive assets will also provide an attacking threat at the other end of the field.<\/p>\n

Using our new FPL tool — Squawka Score —<\/em> we can provide you with the best options to consider, comparing a player\u2019s output per 90 minutes against the best attacking defenders in the game.<\/p>\n

What is the Squawka Score? You can learn more about how we devised our fantasy football ranking system here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Best FPL defenders<\/strong>
\n<\/a>Top defender pick for Gameweek 13<\/strong>
\n<\/a>Best cheap defenders for Gameweek 13<\/strong>
\n<\/a>Best defenders with easy fixtures<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

<\/a>Cash and Alexander-Arnold lead the charge<\/b><\/h2>\n

Here are the top 10 Premier League defenders based on their FPL Squawka Score from the 2023\/24 season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Player<\/b><\/td>\nFPL <\/b>Squawka Score<\/b><\/td>\n23\/24 Team<\/b><\/td>\n23\/24 FPL Price<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Matty Cash<\/td>\n65%<\/td>\nAston Villa<\/td>\n5.2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Trent Alexander-Arnold<\/td>\n64%<\/td>\nLiverpool<\/td>\n7.9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pervis Estupinan<\/td>\n64%<\/td>\nBrighton<\/td>\n5.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oleksandr Zinchenko<\/td>\n63%<\/td>\nArsenal<\/td>\n4.9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pedro Porro<\/td>\n62%<\/td>\nSpurs<\/td>\n5.2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kieran Trippier<\/td>\n61%<\/td>\nNewcastle<\/td>\n7.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ben White<\/td>\n59%<\/td>\nArsenal<\/td>\n5.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Joachim Andersen<\/td>\n59%<\/td>\nCrystal Palace<\/td>\n5.1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nathan Ake<\/td>\n58%<\/td>\nMan City<\/td>\n5.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vitalii Mykolenko<\/td>\n57%<\/td>\nEverton<\/td>\n4.4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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<\/a>Arsenal defenders compared<\/h2>\n

Every week, we will bring you a Differential Duel<\/em> to shine a light on a player who both ranks well according to our Squawka Score system and could be being overlooked by the majority of FPL players.<\/p>\n

We will do the numbers and pit them against each other but, ultimately, the power is in your hands.<\/p>\n

Ahead of Gameweek 11, we look at Arsenal defenders Ben White (14.7%) and Oleksandr Zinchenko (6.9%).<\/p>\n

The Newcastle defenders have a major difference in ownership, as well as price, but is there a reason to switch from White to Zinchenko.<\/p>\n

As you can see from our Comparison Matrix below, Zinchenko is leading the way in major areas in both offensive, and defensive, areas of the pitch.<\/p>\n

White has played more minutes than his teammate but Zinchenko has only created two less chances for his side, as well having better pass accuracy, attempting more crosses and making more tackles.<\/p>\n

Here’s how their 2023\/24 stats compare on our Comparison Matrix<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/a>Mykolenko and Estupinan\u00a0the best budget options<\/b><\/h2>\n

With the \u00a3100million budget to adhere to, FPL managers need to be a bit tactical with their selections.<\/p>\n

Using our Squawka Score super computer, we have found some budget defenders for you to consider ahead of Gameweek 10.<\/p>\n

The best 4.5 picks for 23\/24 FPL<\/b><\/p>\n

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  1. Vitalii Mykolenko, Everton (57%)<\/li>\n
  2. Malo Gusto, Chelsea (55%)<\/li>\n
  3. Kristoffer Ajer, Brentford (53%)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    The best 5.0 picks for 23\/24 FPL<\/b><\/p>\n

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    1. Pervis Estupinan, Wigan (64%)<\/li>\n
    2. Oleksandar Zinchencko, Arsenal (63%)<\/li>\n
    3. Nathan Ake, Man City (58%)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      \u00a0<\/a>Plenty of value in the FDR rankings<\/h2>\n

      Before submitting your defence for Gameweek 13, it is worth doing one final check to accommodate one other factor.<\/p>\n

      Here, we have crunched the numbers on the FPL\u2019s official Fixture Difficulty Rating (FDR) and used our Squawka Score ranking system to determine the best pick from each club with an \u2018easy\u2019 fixture this Gameweek.<\/p>\n

      \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Team<\/b><\/td>\nTop pick<\/b><\/td>\nFPL <\/b>Squawka Score<\/b><\/td>\n23\/24 FPL Price<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Bournemouth<\/td>\nMax Aarons<\/td>\n32%<\/td>\n4.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Brighton<\/td>\nPervis Estupinan<\/td>\n64%<\/td>\n5.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Burnley<\/td>\nCharlie Taylor<\/td>\n28%<\/td>\n4.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Crystal Palace<\/span><\/td>\nJoachim Andersen<\/td>\n59%<\/td>\n5.1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Fulham<\/span><\/td>\nAntonee Robinson<\/td>\n37%<\/td>\n4.4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Luton<\/span><\/td>\nAlfie Doughty<\/td>\n43%<\/td>\n4.4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Man United<\/span><\/td>\nDiogo Dalot<\/td>\n50%<\/td>\n5.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Sheffield United<\/span><\/td>\nJayden Bogle<\/td>\n35%<\/td>\n4.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      West Ham<\/td>\nVladimir Coufal<\/td>\n40%<\/td>\n4.6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Wolves<\/span><\/td>\nHugo Bueno<\/td>\n39%<\/td>\n4.4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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