Noah Okafor — Midfielder, Leeds
LEEIs Okafor worth picking in FPL 2026/27?
— Onside (onsidearena.com), predictions graded in public.
Season Summary
Okafor scored 1 goal and provided 0 assists for Leeds in the 2026/27 season so far. Priced at £5.8m, Okafor has accumulated 22 total FPL points this season. Over the last 5 gameweeks, Okafor has averaged 3.8 points per game (form: 2.0). GW8: @ SUN (difficulty 3/5, 1.7 projected xP). Across the next 6 fixtures, Onside projects 13.4 total xP.
Premier League Stats
Midfielder · Season 26/27
On the Pitch
Expected Stats
Next gameweek prediction
GW 81.7 xP next gameweek — outside the top 31% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
Onside gives Okafor a 90% 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 | MUN (H) | 73' | 0/0 | 2 |
| 6 | ARS (A) | 70' | 0/0 | 2 |
| 5 | CRY (H) | 75' | 0/0 | 3 |
| 4 | NEW (H) | 71' | 1/0 | 9 |
| 3 | BHA (A) | 61' | 0/0 | 3 |
| 2 | BRE (H) | 68' | 0/0 | 2 |
How accurate have our Okafor projections been?
Every projection below was published on this site before the deadline it applies to, and is shown next to what Okafor actually scored. Across 6 graded gameweeks in which he played 60 minutes or more, Onside has been out by an average of 2.1 points and the official FPL projection by 2.6 — closer than FPL.
| GW | Onside | FPL | Actual | Mins | Closer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GW1 | 3.2 | 2.1 | 1 | 24 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW2 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 2 | 68 | FPL |
| GW3 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 3 | 61 | FPL |
| GW4 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 9 | 71 | Onside |
| GW5 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 3 | 75 | Onside |
| GW6 | 1.7 | 3.0 | 2 | 70 | Onside |
| GW7 | 2.3 | 4.7 | 2 | 73 | Onside |
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
- Goals691
- Assists00
- Expected goals530.25
- Expected assists570.29
- Expected GI520.54
Underlying
- Minutes71442
- Starts746
- Bonus pts691
- BPS total7192
Creativity / ICT
- Threat6449
- Creativity5250
- Influence6267
- ICT index5716.5
Frequently Asked Questions
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Will Okafor start in Gameweek 8?
Onside gives Okafor a 90% 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 Okafor worth captaining in GW8?
According to Onside's AI engine, Okafor is not recommended as a captain pick this week for GW8 with 1.7 projected points. 1.7 xP next gameweek — outside the top 31% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
How many goals has Okafor scored this season in FPL?
Okafor has scored 1 goal and provided 0 assists for Leeds in the 2026/27 FPL season so far, totalling 22 points.
Is Okafor fit to play?
Okafor is currently listed as fully available in FPL with no injury concerns recorded. Onside tracks status updates hourly — check back before each deadline.
Does Okafor take set pieces for Leeds?
Okafor is not currently listed as a regular set-piece taker for Leeds in Onside's curated data. This can change during the season — Onside updates set-piece roles weekly.
How much does Okafor cost in FPL?
Okafor currently costs £5.8m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27. With 22 total points this season, that is 3.8 points per million — moderate value for the price.
What are Okafor's projected points in FPL?
The Onside model projects 13.4 points for Okafor across the next 6 gameweeks including 1.7 points in GW8 away at SUN. Projections refresh after every played match.
Is Okafor worth it in FPL 26/27?
At £5.8m, the Onside model projects 13+ points for Okafor 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 Okafor's FPL fixture run look like?
Okafor has a mixed fixture run over the next 6 gameweeks. Onside projects 13.4 total expected points across this period. Monitor week-by-week.
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