Best 4.0 Defenders in FPL

A 4.0 valued defender in FPL is usually a benchwarmer, similar to a 4.5m midfielder. However, it’s still possible to gain value from a player of such low cost.

Statistics can help, as well as knowledge about squad depth and team injuries.

Even gaining just 1 point from a player of this value can be seen as a success, but you can potentially get even more by selecting the best option.

The key is, instead of adding a random player to your team just because 15% of managers have chosen him—leading to a kind of domino effect where other managers also pick the same player without knowing much about him—it’s better to do a little research and take a chance on a player who is more likely to score 2 or more points.

This bit of research can boost your overall team and help you stand out globally among FPL managers.

Such a player will become your bench strength and will allow you to allocate extra funds to premium players.

In this article, I’ll be suggesting some of the top 4.0m defenders available in FPL, who have the potential to enhance your team. I’ll be updating the list as the season progresses, so keep an eye out for these budget-friendly 4.0 defensive options.

Here are the best 4.0 Defenders in FPL for the 2024-25 season:

1. Wout Faes (£4.0m) – Leicester City

Wout Faes is already an experienced Premier League defender. In 2022/23 season, he started 31 games, scoring 1 goal and providing 2 assists.

Last season in the Championship, he played 43 games, scoring twice, and looks like the backbone of Leicester City’s back line.

Currently Faes looks like the best 4.0 option in FPL.

Leicester has the best defense among 3 promoted sides, further putting weight on adding Faes to your side.

With relatively comfortable early fixtures in their first 10 games, Faes could provide great value as a £4.0m defender.

As long as Leicester doesn’t bring in any new center-backs, Faes should be a reliable starter.

2. Charlie Taylor (£4.0m) – Southampton

Charlie Taylor was a key player for Burnley in the Premier League last season, starting 25 games and contributing 1 goal and 1 assist.

Southampton might have lost some key players after their relegation, but Charlie Taylor, now a permanent signing, is expected to be a starter (it’s still 50-50 because they have a big defensive line of defenders).

3. Mason Holgate (Everton)

Holgate experienced a decline in playing time in last 2 seasons, with only 711 and 506 minutes in the Premier League.

However, in previous seasons, he consistently played over 2000 minutes.

If he manages to regain his place in the manager’s priority list, he could become a valuable 4.0 option for FPL teams.

It is advisable to add him to your watch list for now and monitor his situation for potential future inclusion in your team.

Best 4.0 Defender FPL:

Wout Faes is a top pick among the £4.0m defenders in Fantasy Premier League (FPL) for a few compelling reasons:

Guaranteed Starting Position: Faes is a nailed-on starter for Leicester City, with little competition for his spot in the starting lineup. This security in playing time is crucial when selecting budget defenders, as it ensures consistent points, even if they come mainly from appearance bonuses.

Leicester’s Squad Depth: Leicester City’s limited defensive options further solidify Faes’s role as a regular starter. With few alternatives on the bench, Faes is almost guaranteed to feature in the majority of matches, making him a reliable pick for FPL managers.

These factors make Wout Faes the standout £4.0m defender in FPL, offering both consistency and value in your squad.

Before you go…

While there are a few other 4.0 defenders like Valentín Barco, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Ben Johnson, and Aaron Cresswell, I don’t suggest picking them for your FPL team.

These players either belong to promoted sides with no past experience of Premier League or are lower down the priority list in their respective teams.

Among them, Aaron Cresswell might have the best chance to start. He used to play a lot and has more than 10 years of experience in the Premier League.

I’ll keep updating the list of 4.0 defenders in FPL.

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