Who's got FPL defensive contribution points in Gameweek 31?

In Gameweek 31 of 2025/26 Fantasy Premier League, 29 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 31, there are 16 defenders, 12 midfielders, and a forward who have reached the required threshold for the additional FPL points. Popular Free Hit picks, Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk (£6.3m) and Fulham's Joachim Andersen (£4.6m), both registered defensive contribution returns to delight their backers. Andersen has now hit the threshold 18 times this season, moving level with Everton's James Tarkowski (£5.7m), while Van Dijk has reached it on 13 occasions. Meanwhile, Brentford's Thiago (£7.3m) became just the third forward to record defensive contribution points this season, after West Ham United's Jarrod Bowen (£7.5m) and Burnley's Armando Broja (£5.2m). In fact, the Brazilian's total of 15 defensive contribution actions in the 0-0 draw with Leeds United is the most by a forward in any match in 2025/26 Fantasy. The table below shows which players have received extra points in Gameweek 31, and how many defensive contributions they made in total. Players with defensive contribution points in GW31 Player Club Pos. Total actions Onana AVL MID 18 Bijol LEE DEF 18 Szoboszlai LIV MID 18 Burn NEW DEF 17 Sangare NFO MID 17 Anderson NFO MID 16 Henderson BRE MID 15 Thiago BRE FWD 15 Gueye EVE MID 15 Milenkovic NFO DEF 15 Mavropanos WHU DEF 15 Jones LIV MID 15 Gomez BHA MID 14 Pinnock BRE DEF 13 Ampadu LEE MID 13 Jensen BRE MID 13 Keane EVE DEF 12 Van Dijk LIV DEF 12 Maguire MUN DEF 12 Joelinton NEW MID 12 Xhaka SUN MID 12 Fofana CHE DEF 11 Murillo NFO DEF 11 Van Hecke BHA DEF 10 Esteve BUR DEF 10 Andersen FUL DEF 10 Shaw MUN DEF 10 Geertruida SUN DEF 10 Danso TOT DEF 10 Scroll across on mobile devices to see full table Note that defensive contributions are subject to change up until one hour after the final whistle of the last match of the Gameweek.