Michael Kayode — Defender, Brentford
Onside verdictThe top-scoring available Brentford defender, at £4.6m, with the long throws that make Brentford dangerous from wide.
BREIs Kayode worth picking in FPL 2026/27?
— Onside (onsidearena.com), predictions graded in public.
Season Summary
Kayode scored 1 goal and provided 0 assists with 2 clean sheets for Brentford in the 2026/27 season so far. Priced at £4.6m, Kayode has accumulated 24 total FPL points this season. Over the last 5 gameweeks, Kayode has averaged 1.8 points per game (form: 0.5). GW8: @ HUL (difficulty 2/5, 0.6 projected xP). Across the next 6 fixtures, Onside projects 16.6 total xP.
Premier League Stats
Defender · Season 26/27
On the Pitch
Expected Stats
Next gameweek prediction
GW 80.6 xP next gameweek — outside the top 81% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
Onside gives Kayode a 78% chance of starting Gameweek 8.
Based on 7 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 | LIV (H) | 90' | 0/0 | 1 |
| 6 | AVL (A) | 90' | 0/0 | 0 |
| 5 | CHE (H) | 68' | 0/0 | 6 |
| 4 | BOU (A) | 19' | 0/0 | 1 |
| 3 | SUN (H) | 45' | 0/0 | 1 |
| 2 | LEE (A) | 87' | 0/0 | 2 |
How accurate have our Kayode projections been?
Every projection below was published on this site before the deadline it applies to, and is shown next to what Kayode actually scored. Across 5 graded gameweeks in which he played 60 minutes or more, Onside has been out by an average of 3.7 points and the official FPL projection by 3.9 — closer than FPL.
| GW | Onside | FPL | Actual | Mins | Closer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GW1 | 3.0 | 1.7 | 13 | 75 | Onside |
| GW2 | 2.4 | 1.7 | 2 | 87 | FPL |
| GW3 | 4.5 | 6.5 | 1 | 45 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW4 | 3.8 | 5.0 | 1 | 19 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW5 | 3.5 | 4.2 | 6 | 68 | FPL |
| GW6 | 3.2 | 4.6 | 0 | 90 | Onside |
| GW7 | 3.3 | 2.7 | 1 | 90 | FPL |
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 defenders
Percentile rankAttack
- Goals821
- Assists00
- Expected goals870.59
- Expected assists890.55
- Expected GI871.14
Defence
- Clean sheets732
Underlying
- Minutes64474
- Starts656
- Bonus pts671
- BPS total8086
Creativity / ICT
- Threat8867
- Creativity8066
- Influence64100
- ICT index7523.3
Frequently Asked Questions
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Will Kayode start in Gameweek 8?
Onside gives Kayode a 78% chance of starting Gameweek 8, from 7 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 Kayode worth captaining in GW8?
According to Onside's AI engine, Kayode is not recommended as a captain pick this week for GW8 with 0.6 projected points. 0.6 xP next gameweek — outside the top 81% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
How many goals has Kayode scored this season in FPL?
Kayode has scored 1 goal and provided 0 assists for Brentford in the 2026/27 FPL season so far, totalling 24 points.
Is Kayode fit to play?
Kayode is currently listed as fully available in FPL with no injury concerns recorded. Onside tracks status updates hourly — check back before each deadline.
Does Kayode take set pieces for Brentford?
Kayode is not currently listed as a regular set-piece taker for Brentford in Onside's curated data. This can change during the season — Onside updates set-piece roles weekly.
How much does Kayode cost in FPL?
Kayode currently costs £4.6m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27. With 24 total points this season, that is 5.2 points per million — moderate value for the price.
What are Kayode's projected points in FPL?
The Onside model projects 16.6 points for Kayode across the next 6 gameweeks including 0.6 points in GW8 away at HUL. Projections refresh after every played match.
Is Kayode worth it in FPL 26/27?
At £4.6m, the Onside model projects 16+ points for Kayode 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 Kayode's FPL fixture run look like?
Kayode has a tough upcoming schedule over the next 6 gameweeks. Onside projects 16.6 total expected points across this period. Consider this before transferring in.
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