Top 10 Defenders for Defensive Contribution Points in FPL 24/25

Looking to build a rock-solid backline this season? Our rundown of the Top 10 Defenders for Defensive Contribution Points in FPL 24/25 highlights the best picks for tackles, clearances, blocks, and all the key stats that now matter more than ever.

With the revamped bonus points system rewarding defensive actions, these players could quietly rack up returns even without clean sheets.

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Everton centre-back James Tarkowski would have led the way among defenders for additional defender points under the new system. Tarkowski would have finished the campaign on 149 rather than 105 – that would have propelled him into the top 10 highest scoring defenders.

What is interesting is that Southampton’ Jan Bednarek, Leicester’ Wout Faes and Ipswich’ Dara O’Shea all make the top 10. This suggests that players from promoted sides have defensive contribution potential for the season ahead.

Whilst Dean Huijsen has departed to Real Madrid, we can take his performance last season as a good sign for Bournemouth defender picks moving forward. We should also highlight Crystal Palace’ Maxence Lacroix, Nottingham Forest’ Murillo, Brentford’ Nathan Collins and West Ham’ Max Kilman.