Malick Thiaw — Defender, Newcastle
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— Onside (onsidearena.com), predictions graded in public.
Season Summary
Thiaw scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists with 1 clean sheet for Newcastle in the 2026/27 season so far. Priced at £5.0m, Thiaw has accumulated 15 total FPL points this season. Over the last 5 gameweeks, Thiaw has averaged 1.2 points per game (form: 0.5). GW8: @ CRY (difficulty 3/5, 0.6 projected xP). Across the next 6 fixtures, Onside projects 14.6 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 Thiaw a 99% 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 | AVL (H) | 90' | 0/0 | 1 |
| 6 | COV (A) | 90' | 0/0 | 0 |
| 5 | HUL (H) | 90' | 0/0 | 4 |
| 4 | LEE (A) | 90' | 0/0 | 2 |
| 3 | BOU (H) | 90' | 0/0 | -1 |
| 2 | TOT (A) | 90' | 0/0 | 6 |
How accurate have our Thiaw projections been?
Every projection below was published on this site before the deadline it applies to, and is shown next to what Thiaw actually scored. Across 7 graded gameweeks in which he played 60 minutes or more, Onside has been out by an average of 1.8 points and the official FPL projection by 1.9 — closer than FPL.
| GW | Onside | FPL | Actual | Mins | Closer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GW1 | 2.9 | 2.2 | 3 | 90 | Onside |
| GW2 | 2.4 | 2.2 | 6 | 90 | Onside |
| GW3 | 1.9 | 1.5 | -1 | 90 | FPL |
| GW4 | 2.3 | 3.0 | 2 | 90 | Onside |
| GW5 | 3.2 | 2.0 | 4 | 90 | Onside |
| GW6 | 3.1 | 2.0 | 0 | 90 | FPL |
| GW7 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 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
- Goals00
- Assists00
- Expected goals00.00
- Expected assists560.16
- Expected GI390.16
Defence
- Clean sheets461
Underlying
- Minutes87630
- Starts767
- Bonus pts00
- BPS total4737
Creativity / ICT
- Threat276
- Creativity5630
- Influence86162
- ICT index6919.8
Frequently Asked Questions
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Will Thiaw start in Gameweek 8?
Onside gives Thiaw a 99% 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 Thiaw worth captaining in GW8?
According to Onside's AI engine, Thiaw 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 Thiaw scored this season in FPL?
Thiaw has scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists for Newcastle in the 2026/27 FPL season so far, totalling 15 points.
Is Thiaw fit to play?
Thiaw is currently listed as fully available in FPL with no injury concerns recorded. Onside tracks status updates hourly — check back before each deadline.
Does Thiaw take set pieces for Newcastle?
Thiaw is not currently listed as a regular set-piece taker for Newcastle in Onside's curated data. This can change during the season — Onside updates set-piece roles weekly.
How much does Thiaw cost in FPL?
Thiaw currently costs £5.0m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27. With 15 total points this season, that is 3.0 points per million — moderate value for the price.
What are Thiaw's projected points in FPL?
The Onside model projects 14.6 points for Thiaw across the next 6 gameweeks including 0.6 points in GW8 away at CRY. Projections refresh after every played match.
Is Thiaw worth it in FPL 26/27?
At £5.0m, the Onside model projects 14+ points for Thiaw 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 Thiaw's FPL fixture run look like?
Thiaw has a tough upcoming schedule over the next 6 gameweeks. Onside projects 14.6 total expected points across this period. Consider this before transferring in.
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