Top 5 Best FPL Defenders for Defensive Contribution Points - Gameweek 4

The fourth gameweek of the Fantasy Premier League 2025/26 will begin after the end of the international break, while the best FPL defenders will be busy once again to deliver key points, including newly introduced defensive contribution points.

Some of the Fantasy Premier League defenders are already shining in the defensive contributions with their consistent performances in the CBIT (clearances, blocks, interceptions, and tackles). There are many scopes for the defenders to deliver a minimum or maximum of two solid FPL points by recording at least 10 CBIT in a game.

Among the defenders, centre-backs are very common names to rank top in the defensive contributions. At the end of the third gameweek, we can experience it by looking at the defensive contributions list.

Before going through the five best FPL defenders for defensive contribution points for the fourth gameweek, let’s learn about the deadline of Gameweek 4, which is at 11:00 BST on Saturday, September 13. This Gameweek will run between September 13 and 14.

5 Best FPL defenders for defensive contribution points in Gameweek 4

Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool): £6.0m

Without any shock, the Dutch centre-back Virgil van Dijk is leading the table of FPL defensive contributions by recording 44 CBIT this season. One of the best FPL defenders delivered two FPL points from the first two games of the season, while the Liverpool defender narrowly missed continuing this streak in their 1-0 home win against Arsenal.

Virgil van Dijk’s defensive contributions in the last three games (oldest to latest)

• 21 vs AFC Bournemouth
• 15 vs Newcastle United
• 8 vs Arsenal

Liverpool will now face hosts Burnley in the fourth gameweek, and there is no doubt about the presence of Van Dijk in the FPL squad, while he can also deliver his second straight clean sheet this season if the Reds' defence improves in quality.

Marcos Senesi (AFC Bournemouth): £4.5m

Argentine center-back Marcos Senesi has provided a very confident start in the new season by delivering a solid two FPL points from the defensive contributions consistently in the first three games of the season. The Bournemouth defender has maintained at least 14 defensive contributions in a game this season.

Marcos Senesi’s defensive contributions in the last three games (oldest to latest)

• 15 vs Liverpool
• 14 vs Wolves
• 14 vs Tottenham Hotspur

Now, Bournemouth will take on Brighton & Hove Albion at home. It is going to be an interesting game in the fourth gameweek, as the Argentine is once again ready to prove himself as one of the best FPL defenders, especially in terms of defensive contributions.

Maxence Lacroix (Crystal Palace): £5.0m

While Crystal Palace are unbeaten early this season with two draws before their last game win against the hosts Aston Villa by 3-0, French centre-back Maxence Lacroix has shone with his consistent performances. While he has already delivered two FPL points in defensive contributions from the first two games, he just missed out on recording it a third straight time by just one mark in the last game.

Maxence Lacroix’s defensive contributions in the last three games (oldest to latest)

• 16 vs Chelsea
• 12 vs Nottingham Forest
• 9 vs Aston Villa

Palace are ready to host Sunderland in the fourth gameweek, and one of the best FPL defenders Lacroix, will once again make the defence harder for the opponents to bring more FPL defensive contribution points to his name. As he recorded an assist in the last game, he is going to be more favoured in the coming days.

James Tarkowski (Everton): £5.5m

The Everton centre-back James Tarkowski was expected to deliver strong defensive contribution points, and he has retained his value in this matter. The English defender produced two FPL points from defensive contributions in all three games of the season by reaching at least the 10 CBIT mark each time.

James Tarkowski’s defensive contributions in the last three games (oldest to latest)

• 15 vs Leeds United
• 10 vs Brighton & Hove Albion
• 11 vs Wolves

Everton will host Aston Villa in the fourth gameweek, while the Villans have recorded one draw and two defeats early this season. Tarkowski is one of the best Fantasy Premier League defenders, and he is ready to prove it once again.

Joachim Andersen (Fulham): £4.5m

The Danish center-back Joachim Andersen has started the new FPL season with his consistent performances in defensive contributions. After narrowly missing two FPL points from defensive contributions in their season opener, Andersen delivered them in the next two fixtures.

Joachim Andersen’s defensive contributions in the last three games (oldest to latest)

• 8 vs Brighton & Hove Albion
• 11 vs Manchester United
• 10 vs Chelsea

Fulham will host Leeds United in the fourth gameweek, and Andersen is a favourite defender name in the defensive contributions list.

Other key FPL defenders for defensive contribution points in Gameweek 4

Sepp van den Berg (Brentford): £4.5m

Brentford’s Dutch centre-back Sepp van den Berg has delivered two FPL points from defensive contributions in all three games of the season by recording 37 CBITs, the joint third most this FPL season. In the fourth gameweek, Brentford will host Chelsea, while Van den Berg can continue his position as one of the best FPL defenders.

Sepp van den Berg’s defensive contributions in the last three games (oldest to latest)

• 12 vs Nottingham Forest
• 12 vs Aston Villa
• 11 vs Sunderland

Dan Burn (Newcastle United): £5.0m

After successfully delivering two FPL points in the first two games of the season from defensive contributions, Newcastle United’s English centre-back Dan Burn completely failed to maintain the streak in their last game against Leeds United by recording only one CBIT in the entire game. But as he is in good form in defensive contributions, he can also be a choice for the fourth gameweek, when they will welcome Wolves at home.

Dan Burn’s defensive contributions in the last three games (oldest to latest)

• 10 vs Aston Villa
• 11 vs Liverpool
• 1 vs Leeds United

Trevoh Chalobah (Chelsea): £5.1m

After failing to bring FPL points from defensive contributions for the first two gameweeks of the season, including missing it by just one mark in their season opener, Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah produced two FPL points from it in their last game. Chelsea will now take on the hosts Brentford, in the fourth gameweek, and while the English defender has also recorded one goal and one assist this season, he is likely to be a favourite for the upcoming gameweeks. Now, the Chelsea defender has to continue to produce FPL defensive contribution points.

Trevoh Chalobah’s defensive contributions in the last three games (oldest to latest)

• 9 vs Crystal Palace
• 5 vs West Ham United
• 11 vs Fulham