In Gameweek 16 of 2025/26 Fantasy Premier League, 37 players have earned defensive contribution points so far.
As a reminder, defenders need to reach a combined total of 10 clearances, blocks, interceptions or tackles (CBIT) to earn two Fantasy points, while midfielders and forwards need 12 CBIT and recoveries.
In Gameweek 16, there are 21 defenders and 14 midfielders who have reached the required threshold for the additional FPL points.
Fulham's Joachim Andersen (£4.6m) collected two defensive contribution points for the 10th time this season in their win at Burnley. He moves level with Everton's James Tarkowski (£5.5m) in second place, only AFC Bournemouth's Marcos Senesi (£4.9m) has reached the threshold on more occasions.
The table below shows which players have received extra points in Gameweek 16, and how many defensive contributions they made in total.
Players with defensive contribution points in GW16
| Player | Club | Pos. | Total actions |
| Thiaw | Newcastle | DEF | 22 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senesi | Bournemouth | DEF | 21 |
| Fofana | Chelsea | DEF | 20 |
| Struijk | Leeds | DEF | 20 |
| Wharton | Crystal Palace | MID | 14 |
| Konate | Liverpool | DEF | 16 |
| Wirtz | Liverpool | MID | 16 |
| Hutchinson | Nottingham Forest | MID | 16 |
| S.Magassa | West Ham | MID | 15 |
| Van den Berg | Brentford | DEF | 14 |
| Andersen | Fulham | DEF | 14 |
| Collins | Brentford | DEF | 13 |
| Chalobah | Chelsea | DEF | 13 |
| Gueye | Everton | MID | 13 |
| Garner | Everton | MID | 13 |
| Robinson | Fulham | DEF | 13 |
| Toti | Wolves | DEF | 13 |
| Ruben | Man City | DEF | 13 |
| M.Fernandes | West Ham | MID | 13 |
| Andre | Wolves | MID | 13 |
| Bassey | Fulham | DEF | 12 |
| Milenkovic | Nottingham Forest | DEF | 12 |
| Hincapie | Arsenal | DEF | 12 |
| Gravenberch | Liverpool | MID | 12 |
| N.Gonzalez | Man City | MID | 12 |
| Foden | Man City | MID | 12 |
| Sangare | Nottingham Forest | MID | 12 |
| Gomes | Wolves | MID | 12 |
| Kayode | Brentford | DEF | 11 |
| Tete | Fulham | DEF | 11 |
| Hall | Newcastle | DEF | 11 |
| Heaven | Man Utd | DEF | 11 |
| Gvardiol | Man City | DEF | 10 |
| Ballard | Sunderland | DEF | 10 |
| Mavropanos | West Ham | DEF | 10 |
| Mosquera | Wolves | DEF | 10 |
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Note that defensive contributions are subject to change up until one hour after the final whistle of the last match of the Gameweek.