Malick Fofana — Midfielder, Sunderland

Is Fofana worth picking in FPL 2026/27?
— Onside (onsidearena.com), predictions graded in public.
Season Summary
Fofana scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists for Sunderland in the 2026/27 season so far. Priced at £5.5m, Fofana has accumulated 4 total FPL points this season. Over the last 5 gameweeks, Fofana has averaged 0.8 points per game (form: 0.5). GW8: vs LEE (difficulty 3/5, 0.8 projected xP). Across the next 6 fixtures, Onside projects 8.3 total xP.
Premier League Stats
Midfielder · Season 26/27
On the Pitch
Expected Stats
Next gameweek prediction
GW 80.8 xP next gameweek — outside the top 60% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
Onside gives Fofana a 2% chance of starting Gameweek 8.
Based on 4 gameweeks of 2026/27 team-sheet evidence. Model confidence 88%. This is the probability he is in the starting XI, not the probability he plays — a substitute appearance is not a start.
6-GW outlook
Projected xPLast 10 GWs
Points trend| GW | Opp | Min | G/A | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | BOU (A) | 0' | 0/0 | 0 |
| 6 | BHA (H) | 56' | 0/0 | 1 |
| 5 | MCI (A) | 30' | 0/0 | 1 |
| 4 | ARS (H) | 14' | 0/0 | 1 |
| 3 | BRE (A) | 16' | 0/0 | 1 |
How accurate have our Fofana projections been?
Every projection below was published on this site before the deadline it applies to, and is shown next to what Fofana actually scored. Too few graded gameweeks so far to average meaningfully on this player, so no average is claimed — the individual weeks are below, and the site-wide record across every player is on the accuracy page.
| GW | Onside | FPL | Actual | Mins | Closer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GW4 | 0.3 | 2.0 | 1 | 14 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW5 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 1 | 30 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW6 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 1 | 56 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW7 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0 | 0 | under 60 mins — not graded |
Rows under 60 minutes are shown but excluded from the averages, the same scope guard the site-wide graded record uses. The full dataset for every player is published as CSV under CC BY 4.0. Last graded .
Season stats vs midfielders
Percentile rankAttack
- Goals00
- Assists00
- Expected goals650.42
- Expected assists180.02
- Expected GI470.44
Underlying
- Minutes32116
- Starts00
- Bonus pts00
- BPS total2821
Creativity / ICT
- Threat7365
- Creativity216
- Influence3622
- ICT index429.2
Before the deadline, check these
- FPL injury news →64 ruled out · 29 doubtful · 5 suspended
- FPL price changes tonight →Neto leads the risers · Semenyo the fallers
- FPL predicted points →Onside xP for every player, graded after the gameweek
- Predicted line-ups →Every club’s likely XI from who actually starts
- FPL statistics →Haaland is the most owned, at 77.0%
Frequently Asked Questions
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Will Fofana start in Gameweek 8?
Onside gives Fofana a 2% chance of starting Gameweek 8, from 4 gameweeks of 26/27 team-sheet evidence. That is the probability he is named in the starting XI, not the probability he features — a substitute appearance is not a start.
Is Fofana worth captaining in GW8?
According to Onside's AI engine, Fofana is not recommended as a captain pick this week for GW8 with 0.8 projected points. 0.8 xP next gameweek — outside the top 60% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
How many goals has Fofana scored this season in FPL?
Fofana has scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists for Sunderland in the 2026/27 FPL season so far, totalling 4 points.
Is Fofana fit to play?
Fofana is currently listed as fully available in FPL with no injury concerns recorded. Onside tracks status updates hourly — check back before each deadline.
Does Fofana take set pieces for Sunderland?
Fofana is not currently listed as a regular set-piece taker for Sunderland in Onside's curated data. This can change during the season — Onside updates set-piece roles weekly.
How much does Fofana cost in FPL?
Fofana currently costs £5.5m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27. With 4 total points this season, that is 0.7 points per million — moderate value for the price.
What are Fofana's projected points in FPL?
The Onside model projects 8.3 points for Fofana across the next 6 gameweeks including 0.8 points in GW8 vs LEE. Projections refresh after every played match.
Is Fofana worth it in FPL 26/27?
At £5.5m, the Onside model projects 8+ points for Fofana over the next 6 gameweeks — weigh that projection against alternatives at the same price before committing. Projections update after every match, so check again near the deadline.
What does Fofana's FPL fixture run look like?
Fofana has a mixed fixture run over the next 6 gameweeks. Onside projects 8.3 total expected points across this period. Monitor week-by-week.
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