The short answer
Elliot Anderson is one of the most fascinating £6.5m FPL midfielders.
Manchester City signed him from Nottingham Forest on a five-year deal. Last season he scored 180 FPL points, including 52 from Defensive Contributions, while adding four goals and five assists.
The key question is whether City's higher possession reduces his defensive-action opportunities.
2025/26 FPL profile
| Metric | Anderson |
|---|---|
| FPL points | 180 |
| DefCon points | 52 |
| Goals | 4 |
| Assists | 5 |
| DC success per start | 70.3% |
| Forest corners | 87 |
| Forest free-kicks | 26 |
Official FPL identified him as the standout defensive-contribution midfielder from last season.
Why City can change the floor
Forest had far less possession than City. A team with more of the ball usually has fewer defensive actions available.
That could reduce tackles, interceptions and recoveries.
Official FPL's comparison with strong Rodri seasons still shows a City midfielder can hit the DefCon threshold regularly.
Set pieces are the upside question
Anderson was Forest's main corner and free-kick taker.
City already have technical takers such as Foden, Cherki and Reijnders. If Anderson earns even a share, his assist ceiling improves. If he loses most dead balls, £6.5m becomes harder to justify.
Role under Maresca
| Role | FPL outlook |
|---|---|
| Deep No.6 | DefCon-focused |
| Box-to-box No.8 | Best balance |
| Advanced midfield | Higher attacking ceiling |
| Rotation | Avoid at £6.5m |
Man City slot cost
Anderson also uses one of your three City slots, which may compete with Haaland, Aït-Nouri, Foden, Semenyo or Donnarumma.
OneFPL verdict
Watch rather than auto-buy. At Forest, Anderson was ideal for the scoring system. At City, role and set-piece share will decide whether £6.5m remains value.
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Sources
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