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Best Defenders Right Now and the Top Picks for Your GW6 Squad

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Ahead of Gameweek 6 in the Premier League, it’s the perfect opportunity to make up for any mistakes from the first five weeks and start fresh with momentum. At Fantasy 24 Club, we’re here to guide you with tips and strategies to improve your ranking and maximize your Fantasy points.
If you’re looking to strengthen your defense and build a balanced squad, this article highlights the top four defenders for your lineup—players capable of making a real difference, whether by keeping clean sheets or contributing offensively.
 

1- Gavardiol 5.8m

Joško Gvardiol is a key defender for Manchester City and one of Pep Guardiola’s standout defensive assets in the 2025/26 Premier League season. Known for his tactical versatility, he plays primarily as a center-back but can also operate as a left-back, making him influential both defensively and offensively.
Gvardiol has consistently held his place in City’s starting XI and is renowned for his attacking contributions, having scored over five goals last season—an exceptional tally for a defender. This makes him a valuable FPL option, combining the potential for clean sheet points with offensive returns from set-pieces or forward runs.
In Gameweek 6, Manchester City face Burnley, one of the league’s weakest attacking sides, which increases Gvardiol’s chances of keeping a clean sheet and possibly contributing offensively. For mid-priced defenders in Fantasy, he represents an ideal choice, offering a solid boost to your squad’s points potential.
صورة بيدرو بورو لاعب توتنهام بقميص الفريق الأبيض، سعره 5.6 مليون في فانتازي، ظهير هجومي مثالي للجولة السادسة.

2- Pedro Porro 5.6m

Pedro Porro is Tottenham Hotspur’s right-back and a key player for the team in the 2025/26 Premier League season. Priced at £5.6m in Fantasy, he offers both defensive stability and attacking threat thanks to his pace and ability to create chances.

So far, Porro has contributed to two goals and made a noticeable impact in attack, making him one of the most effective defenders. With Tottenham facing bottom-placed Wolverhampton, he has a strong chance of keeping a clean sheet, along with potential to score or assist.

In short, Pedro Porro is an ideal pick for your Gameweek 6 squad, combining defensive reliability with attacking potential.

3- Milenkovic 5.5m

Nikola Milenković is the cornerstone of Nottingham Forest’s defense and a key reason for the team’s success last season. Priced at £5.5m in Fantasy, he combines defensive solidity with goal-scoring ability from set-pieces, having netted six goals last season.

With Nottingham Forest facing newly promoted Sunderland in the upcoming Gameweek, Milenković has a strong chance of keeping a clean sheet and potentially adding another goal, making him a reliable and effective pick for your Gameweek 6 squad.

صورة نيكولا ميلنكوفيتش مدافع نوتنجهام فورست بقميص الفريق الأحمر، سعره 5.5 مليون في فانتازي، خيار دفاعي مثالي للجولة السادسة
صورة سينسي مدافع بورنموث بقميص الفريق الأحمر والأسود، سعره 4.7 مليون في فانتازي، خيار دفاعي اقتصادي للجولة السادسة

4- sensi 4.7m

Sensi has been a key defensive figure for Bournemouth this season, helping the team secure three clean sheets alongside goalkeeper Petrovic. Priced at £4.7m in Fantasy, he’s an affordable and effective option.

In the upcoming Gameweek, Bournemouth face a struggling Leeds United side, giving Sensi a strong chance of another clean sheet and possibly extra points from his defensive contributions. With his consistency and the team’s solid performances, he’s a reliable pick for your Gameweek 6 squad.

 

As Gameweek 6 of the Premier League approaches, relying on dependable defenders has become essential for maintaining balance in your squad. Options like Gvardiol, Pedro Porro, Milenković, and Sensi offer the perfect mix of defensive solidity and the potential to add attacking points through goals or assists.