Top Low-Cost Defensive Picks for Serie A`s Sixth Round
The 6th Serie A matchday is set to begin on Friday, October 3rd, at 8:45 PM with the clash between Verona and Sassuolo, culminating on Sunday evening with the highly anticipated Juventus-Milan fixture. This action-packed round also features a significant match-up like Fiorentina-Roma, taking place before the upcoming international break. Having previously covered low-cost midfielders and forwards, this article now turns its focus to three defenders who offer the best value for money for your fantasy football team this round.
Honest Ahanor (15 credits)
Our top recommendation is Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor, a promising talent born in 2008. He made his Serie A debut for the Nerazzurri on Matchday 4 against Torino. Due to defensive shortages within the Bergamo squad, he subsequently started against Juventus and in the Champions League against Club Brugge, notably becoming the youngest Italian to start a continental tournament match. This Saturday at 8:45 PM, La Dea will host Como, and Ahanor, formerly of Genoa, is once again expected to feature in the starting lineup. He has recently recorded a 7 against Juventus and a 6.5 against Torino, resulting in an impressive average fantasy score of 6.8. His current valuation stands at 15 credits.
Alessandro Circati (10 credits)
The second low-cost defensive option is Alessandro Circati from Parma. The central defender will face Lecce with his Emilian side this Saturday at 3:00 PM. Circati has been a consistent starter, featuring in all five matches played so far this season. He maintains an average fantasy score of 5.8, having delivered an excellent performance against Torino (6.5) and a solid one against Cremonese (6). Despite his crucial role in Cuesta`s back three defense, he has yet to receive any negative points. Keep an eye on his potential threat from set pieces, where he can utilize his 190 cm height effectively. His current market valuation is a modest 10 credits.
Ze Pedro (5 credits)
Our third and final pick is Ze Pedro from Cagliari. Joining the club in the summer, he had a brief four-minute appearance against Parma without earning a rating. However, he started in the home defeat against Inter, where he registered a respectable 6 in the match ratings. He quickly demonstrated the experience he gained in Portugal and is now strongly contending for a starting position in the upcoming match against Udinese, scheduled for Sunday at 12:30 PM. His valuation makes him an incredibly affordable option at just 5 credits.
