FPL Gameweek 5 Power Rankings: The Value Picks Printing Points
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FPL Gameweek 5 Power Rankings: The Value Picks Printing Points
The season’s value market is heating up, and several budget-friendly players are producing returns that rival — and sometimes outperform — far more expensive options. With Gameweek 5 in focus, these are the standout performers according to points, form, expected goal involvement, ICT Index and transfer momentum.
The Value King: Maxim De Cuyper
Brighton’s Maxim De Cuyper tops the value conversation. His 32 points have arrived at a modest £4.8m, giving him the highest points-per-pound return among the leading names in this data set.
His underlying numbers are equally encouraging:
- •1.97 xGI — including 1.53 expected goals
- •21.1 ICT Index
- •8.0 form and 8.0 points per game
- •22.5% selected by
- •75,972 transfers in
De Cuyper combines strong output with attacking indicators and widespread FPL interest. For managers searching for a budget player with both form and statistical support, he is the benchmark heading into Gameweek 5.
Power Rankings: Best Value Players
| Rank | Player | Team | Price | Points | Form | xGI | ICT Index | Points/£m |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maxim De Cuyper | Brighton | £4.8m | 32 | 8.0 | 1.97 | 21.1 | 6.67 |
| 2 | Semi Ajayi | Hull City | £4.2m | 26 | 6.5 | 0.65 | 10.7 | 6.19 |
| 3 | John Egan | Hull City | £4.1m | 25 | 6.2 | 0.04 | 8.6 | 6.10 |
| 4 | Nobel Mendy | Hull City | £4.1m | 25 | 6.2 | 0.32 | 15.1 | 6.10 |
| 5 | Konstantinos Tzolakis | Hull City | £4.6m | 28 | 7.0 | 0.00 | 7.3 | 6.09 |
| 6 | Ryan Giles | Hull City | £4.0m | 24 | 6.0 | 0.37 | 10.5 | 6.00 |
| 7 | Pascal Groß | Brighton | £5.6m | 33 | 8.2 | 2.27 | 22.2 | 5.89 |
| 8 | Joško Gvardiol | Man City | £5.6m | 33 | 8.2 | 0.33 | 17.1 | 5.89 |
| 9 | Leif Davis | Ipswich Town | £4.0m | 23 | 5.8 | 1.61 | 18.8 | 5.75 |
| 10 | Mohamed Belloumi | Hull City | £5.0m | 27 | 6.8 | 0.49 | 11.1 | 5.40 |
Points/£m is calculated using the listed total points and current cost. It is a simple value comparison, not a projection.
The Premium Value Standouts
Pascal Groß: The Complete Statistical Package
Groß is the highest-scoring player in the data set with 33 points, level with Gvardiol, but his underlying numbers give him a distinct attacking edge. His 2.27 xGI leads the entire group, while his 22.2 ICT Index is also the highest listed.
At £5.6m, Groß is more expensive than the budget defenders in this ranking, but his combination of 8.2 form, 0.61 expected assists and 1.66 expected goals makes him one of the most compelling all-round value options.
Joško Gvardiol: Points Without the Attacking Numbers
Gvardiol also sits on 33 points and matches Groß with 8.2 form. His 17.1 ICT Index is healthy, although his 0.33 xGI is significantly lower than Groß’s.
That contrast makes Gvardiol the more points-driven pick, while Groß offers the stronger statistical case for continued attacking involvement.
Kevin Schade: Explosive Momentum at £6.0m
Brentford’s Kevin Schade has delivered 30 points, 7.5 form and 1.28 xGI at £6.0m. His 98,195 transfers in underline the market’s growing confidence, while his six bonus points add further evidence of an impressive start.
Schade is not the cheapest player on the list, but his output is strong enough to remain firmly in the Gameweek 5 conversation.
Hull City’s Value Surge
Hull City dominate the rankings, with six players included among the season’s leading value performers. The group features a spread of profiles:
- •Semi Ajayi: 26 points, 6.5 form and 82,512 transfers in
- •John Egan: 25 points at just £4.1m
- •Konstantinos Tzolakis: 28 points and 7.0 form
- •Ryan Giles: 24 points at £4.0m, with 0.37 xGI
- •Mohamed Belloumi: 27 points and 104,529 transfers in
- •Nobel Mendy: 25 points and a 15.1 ICT Index, but listed as doubtful
Belloumi has attracted the most transfers in among all players listed, while Ajayi has also recorded significant market support. Mendy’s status is the key warning flag: his numbers are attractive, but he is marked d in the supplied data and has recorded 37,325 transfers out.
Best Under-the-Radar Options
Leif Davis
Davis offers one of the strongest attacking profiles among the lower-priced players. At £4.0m, he has posted 23 points, while his 1.61 xGI ranks behind only Groß and De Cuyper in this comparison.
His 18.8 ICT Index also stands out, particularly alongside his modest 5.7% selection. That combination makes him a notable differential for managers willing to move beyond the most popular names.
Jayden Bogle
Bogle has produced 22 points at £4.5m, supported by 0.93 xGI and an 11.2 ICT Index. His listed points per game of 7.3 is higher than his overall form figure of 5.5, making him an intriguing statistical outlier in the data.
With only 2.1% selected by, Bogle offers another low-ownership option for Gameweek 5 planning.
Vitaly Janelt
Janelt’s 24.0 ICT Index is the second-highest in the entire group, behind only Groß. His underlying numbers include 0.90 xGI, split between 0.50 expected goals and 0.40 expected assists.
The returns have not matched his ICT profile yet — 25 points and 6.2 form — but his statistical involvement makes him one to monitor.
Transfer Momentum to Watch
| Player | Transfers In | Transfers Out | Net Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohamed Belloumi | 104,529 | 4,501 | +100,028 |
| Kevin Schade | 98,195 | 7,408 | +90,787 |
| Joško Gvardiol | 79,496 | 10,802 | +68,694 |
| Semi Ajayi | 82,512 | 16,408 | +66,104 |
| Maxim De Cuyper | 75,972 | 26,437 | +49,535 |
| Pascal Groß | 74,955 | 25,096 | +49,859 |
Belloumi leads the transfer race by net movement, while Schade, Gvardiol, Ajayi, De Cuyper and Groß are also seeing strong buying pressure. The market is clearly rewarding players combining points with affordable price tags.
Gameweek 5 Watchlist
For managers building a Gameweek 5 shortlist, the data points towards three distinct strategies:
- •Best overall value: Maxim De Cuyper
- •Best attacking numbers: Pascal Groß
- •Best points-led option: Joško Gvardiol
- •Best budget momentum: Semi Ajayi
- •Best differential profile: Leif Davis
- •Best low-ownership watch: Jayden Bogle
- •Status check required: Nobel Mendy, who is listed as doubtful
Conclusion
The value market is no longer just about finding the cheapest active player. The leading names are offering a blend of points, form, underlying statistics and transfer momentum.
Maxim De Cuyper is the standout value leader, while Groß and Gvardiol provide premium-level production at manageable prices. Hull City’s cluster of performers gives managers plenty of budget routes, and Davis, Bogle and Janelt offer compelling differential data.
With Gameweek 5 approaching, the message is clear: the season’s best value players are already delivering — and the smartest FPL squads will be watching both the points and the numbers underneath them.