GW36 -- HoF Review
TLDR
- Bruno Fernandes and Haaland maintain joint 98.5% ownership as the clear template picks, with elite managers showing remarkable consensus on these two assets
- Brighton assets surge in popularity with Van Hecke (+50) and Verbruggen (+47) leading transfers in, likely targeting favorable fixtures
- Haaland edges ahead in captaincy race with 95.4% backing (62/65) as Bruno’s armband drops to just 1.5%, suggesting fixture analysis driving the split
- Leeds assets brutally ditched with Darlow (-50) and Struijk (-43) hemorrhaging ownership, indicating fixture avoidance or squad rotation fears
- Triple Captain sees significant 21.5% usage rate, suggesting GW36 viewed as premium opportunity by elite managers
Top 3 Starters by Gameweek
The elite template has crystallized around Bruno Fernandes (98.5%) and Haaland (98.5%) as near-essential picks, with this duo appearing in the top 2 starters across multiple gameweeks. Nico O’Reilly’s emergence as a consistent top 3 pick (95.4% in GW36, up from 93.8% in GW35) suggests budget enabler appeal in tight squads. The data shows remarkable consensus among Hall of Fame managers, with ownership percentages consistently above 90% for template picks. Brighton’s defensive assets have caught elite attention, likely driven by fixture analysis and value propositions in the final gameweeks.
| gw | Top1 | Top2 | Top3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | Bruno Borges Fernandes (65, 100.0%) | Gabriel dos Santos Magalhães (59, 90.8%) | Erling Haaland (58, 89.2%) |
| 33 | Erling Haaland (65, 100.0%) | Cole Palmer (64, 98.5%) | Marcus Tavernier (63, 96.9%) |
| 34 | Bruno Borges Fernandes (65, 100.0%) | Gabriel dos Santos Magalhães (63, 96.9%) | Jarrod Bowen (60, 92.3%) |
| 35 | Erling Haaland (64, 98.5%) | Bruno Borges Fernandes (63, 96.9%) | Nico O’Reilly (61, 93.8%) |
| 36 | Bruno Borges Fernandes (64, 98.5%) | Erling Haaland (64, 98.5%) | Nico O’Reilly (62, 95.4%) |
Top 3 Captains by Gameweek
Haaland has wrestled back captaincy dominance with 95.4% elite backing (62/65 managers), representing a decisive shift from the Bruno-Haaland captaincy battles of previous weeks. Bruno’s armband appeal has collapsed from 93.8% ownership in GW35 to just 1.5% captaincy in GW36, despite maintaining 98.5% starter status, indicating fixture quality rather than form concerns. The captaincy data shows elite managers are highly reactive to fixture analysis, with minimal scatter beyond the big two options. This concentrated captaincy approach reflects the risk-averse mentality of Hall of Fame managers who prioritize ceiling plays in premium gameweeks.
| gw | Top1 | Top2 | Top3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | Bruno Borges Fernandes (65, 100.0%) | None | None |
| 33 | Erling Haaland (63, 96.9%) | Cole Palmer (2, 3.1%) | None |
| 34 | Bruno Borges Fernandes (57, 87.7%) | Mohamed Salah (7, 10.8%) | Dominic Solanke-Mitchell (1, 1.5%) |
| 35 | Erling Haaland (61, 93.8%) | Bruno Borges Fernandes (3, 4.6%) | Dominic Calvert-Lewin (1, 1.5%) |
| 36 | Erling Haaland (62, 95.4%) | Bruno Borges Fernandes (1, 1.5%) | Nico O’Reilly (1, 1.5%) |
Latest GW36 vs GW35 — Starters deltas (by unique teams)
Brighton’s defensive double-up strategy dominates transfer activity, with Van Hecke (+50) and Verbruggen (+47) representing the most significant inflows, suggesting elite managers are targeting clean sheet potential and fixture favorability. The mass exodus from Leeds assets is stark, with Darlow (-50) and Struijk (-43) leading a comprehensive dump that signals either fixture avoidance or concerns over squad rotation. DCL’s declining ownership (-25 from 58 to 33) indicates elite managers are moving away from Everton’s attack despite previous backing. Cherki’s surge (+36) represents a notable punt play, suggesting some managers are seeking differential leverage in deeper midfield options.
Subbed IN (biggest increases)
| player | latest | prev | delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan Paul van Hecke | 50 | 0 | 50 |
| Bart Verbruggen | 49 | 2 | 47 |
| Rayan Cherki | 52 | 16 | 36 |
| nan nan | 30 | 5 | 25 |
| Bukayo Saka | 27 | 3 | 24 |
Subbed OUT (biggest decreases)
| player | latest | prev | delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karl Darlow | 2 | 52 | -50 |
| Pascal Struijk | 0 | 43 | -43 |
| Marcos Senesi Barón | 10 | 37 | -27 |
| João Pedro Junqueira de Jesus | 17 | 43 | -26 |
| Dominic Calvert-Lewin | 33 | 58 | -25 |
Latest GW36 vs GW35 — Captains deltas (by unique teams)
More captained
| player | latest | prev | delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erling Haaland | 62 | 61 | 1 |
| Rayan Cherki | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nico O’Reilly | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Less captained
| player | latest | prev | delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruno Borges Fernandes | 1 | 3 | -2 |
| Dominic Calvert-Lewin | 0 | 1 | -1 |
