RANKING THE BEST FPL DEFENDERS! | BUDGET GEMS FOR GW1! | Fantasy Premier League Tips 2022/23

In this FPL video, I talk through all of the best defenders at the various price points ahead of Gameweek 1.

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0:00 = Intro
0:35 = £4.5m Defenders
12:23 = £5.0m-£5.5m Defenders
21:13 = £6.0m+ Defenders
28:20 = Outro

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[Maxrodon]

Great video! I’ve tried to go with a 4-4-2 at the start this season and am trying to be flexible incase we notice a new trend with value in attackers/midfield.

That being said I’ve gone with the usual suspects of liverpool and City defender but give the loss of key players and the uncertainty around what Chelsea will play like, I’ve avoided their premium defenders until their situation is a lot clearer. I still think James is a good asset but have a very unclear view on if he will play in a back 4 or 5 and what Chelsea overall will look like.

[alwilliams]

I’m all over Dalot. Had him since my first draft and can’t see that changing. Reckon he’s currently nailed on and could be a great asset at 4.5 in an attacking ETH team.

[fplinkling]

Great video once again. The dilemma I have is around James, will he play wing back or RCB. Plus the defence of Chelsea pre season concerns me but lets wait and see

[ThekingEC]

KWP (4.5m) is someone I rate highly. I'll be looking to transfer him in when southamptons fixtures swing.

[Marco_Liang]

Excellent stuff! I'm looking forward to the best midfielder video coming soon! Going fairly big at the back with: James, TAA, Trippier, Cancelo.

[Fangot]

What I will say as an arsenal fan is that absolutely no one is talking about Saliba and I would love to see his underlying data! For me, he is absolutely nailed on to start and I think Ben white will play right back.

[LazyTrumpeter]

Great video Ross, very insightful - looking forward to the next two editions!

My £4.5m defender is also currently Dalot; I think there might be a bit more value in those lower priced defenders to pump more into midfield perhaps 🤔

[richardpaley]

Breakdown of different price points was very helpful

[Niele]

I really rate VVD and Dias highly for the first 10 GW or so. It doesn't seem to be the case that double LIV-MCI is a common strategy until the first WC from the teams that I'm seeing, even though this has been a staple in the past when both teams have fixture runs like they have now. Maybe it's because it's the start of the season, but I'm definitely going for it.

Having two absolutely nailed and proven center backs will not only make it really hard for the other 6m options to outscore them given their history, (James will have a hard time beating Dias over the first 10 I think, and Chelsea don't look to convincing) it also removes the headache for a possible midweek rotation between GW 4-6, where it wouldn't be a surprise to see Tsimikas starting over Robertson at LB vs Bournemouth. VVD and Dias are the least likely to be rotated, as they are the commanders of the backline of their teams, are threats in the air and both don't shy away from long balls either.

Having a back four that likely doesn't need too much attention in the part of the season where transfers are THE most important (faster price rises, overall transfer activity) can really allow you to micromanage the value in midfield and up top. Going with Perisic and James or even Zinchenko, who have good ceilings but are a lot more unpredictable, this might prove valuable, especially given their high ownership that can make you hava to prioritize transferring them out if something doesn't go according to plan (a likely scenario). The question is: will they outscore Dias-VVD over the first 10, even if they start all games (best case scenario)? I don't know, especially with the extra concern from the new 5-sub rule, which might affect wide defenders more than it does center backs - possibly decreasing their output (but increasing their CS potential when played 60+ mins). From another perspective, this might affect center backs from good defensive teams positively as well since they will have more minutes to gain bonus points, increasing their overall point potential. A center back is also more likely to get completely rested vs a wide defender. IF Dias or VVD get rested, they probably won't come in at all bar injuries during the game, allowing your bench to come in. All signs point to a cheap playable bench this year, which attracts me.

Maybe I'm overthinking this, but VVD-Dias seems like one hell of a pair to go alongside (imo essentials) TAA-Cancelo.

[nhlanhlavilakati]

Cheikhou Kouyate was the reason Crystal Palace did so well in defence so he might be living we need to observe that closely..Great video again Raptor eye opening🙏

[mark]

Trent Robertson Cancelo Zynchenko N. Williams. I could drop Cancelo down to James and upgrade my midfield. I don't want either Ederson or Allison as that limits the outfield choices for each club. Excellent content as always!

[johnfichera]

Great video mate! Which combo is better:
Ederson & Trippier/Zinchenko
Raya & Chilwell/Dias (I already own Trent, James, Cancelo)

[bazman]

Nice video I'm only mid level skilled player but all the players you recommend I have in my team or bringing in over GW 1 and 2.
I've got a rough plan up to GW 6.
Put alot of effort into this just hope the players perform.
So excited for Friday evening.
Best of luck.

[kieran.harris]

if u have 0.5 itb would u use it on a second playing keeper? or save it

[lifeisblessed]

My Team: (At the Moment) Ederson, Zinchenko, Trent, Cancelo, Martinelli, Bailey, Salah, Neto, Darwin, Kane, Jesus
Subs: Gazzaniga, Almiron, Neco im in 3 minds lol im thinking about taking out Salah for KDB and trying to fit Luis Diaz in there as i want to swap Kane for Haaland and KDB to Son in GW2, only a week to go to tinker and with help of ur uploads i can come to a conclusion

[mattheendpod]

Ricardo is nailed. Starts every game he’s fit.

[TheLegendofRenegade]

Ross do you think Aaron Hickey is going under the radar at Brentford?

Attacking fullback should be nailed, not sure Henry and Pinnock will do better than him. Im gonna punt on him from gw3 onwards when villa and newcastles fixtures dip

[prisol]

Excellent Ross, could you do one for GKs too?

[cricketfan]

Thank you mate, do you think Cancelo and Martinelli are a better combination than Saka and Walker?

[kieran.harris]

is zinchenko not a good option or worth the 5mill spot? will play most likely number 8