We’re back with our selection of the Top 5 Best FPL Defenders for Gameweek 37 as the Fantasy Premier League season enters its final and most decisive stage. With the competition nearing its conclusion, every point becomes increasingly valuable, and defensive picks could play a major role in determining overall rank. Clean sheets remain important, but modern FPL defenders also offer value through assists, goals, set-piece involvement, and bonus point potential. Evaluating recent form, upcoming fixtures, and overall team defensive strength is essential when identifying the best options for the week ahead. In this article, we take a closer look at five defenders who stand out as strong choices capable of delivering significant returns in Gameweek 37.
Best Fantasy Premier League Defenders This Week- Gameweek 37
Maxim De Cuyper (Brighton, £4.3m)
Maxim De Cuyper was the best player for Brighton against Wolves last week, during which he recorded 2 assists in the space of just 5 minutes. At a price of just £4.3m, he is definitely the best cheap FPL defender you can pick this week. Brighton will face Leeds, who are now safe from being relegated. Hence, De Cuyper and his teammates are heavy favourites to win this game.
Gabriel (Arsenal, £7.3m)
Gabriel was magnificent for Mikel Arteta's side in their hard-fought 0-1 win over West Ham. The Gunners will now face Burnley at home, in a game where they are expected to be on the front-foot and score a couple of goals. Thus, that makes Gabriel more attractive than usual for Gameweek 37, especially considering the danger that he possesses from set-pieces.
Nathan Collins (Brentford, £4.9m)
Brentford have been in shaky form recently, but they'll be heavy favourites in Gameweek 37 against a Palace side who have been shockingly poor in the Premier League this season. That's why we have gone with Nathan Collins as one of the best FPL defenders for this week. He's also provided 3 assists as well this season despite being a centre-back, which makes him a decent attacking threat as well.
William Saliba (Arsenal, £6.2m)
If you're low on the money and still need an Arsenal defender, then look no further than William Saliba. Although he doesn't possess the same attacking threat as Gabriel, he can still give you more or less of the same defensive points than the Brazilian, and you can also spend the extra funds elsewhere in the team.
Harry Maguire (Manchester United, £4.4m)
Harry Maguire has been a regular part of the Manchester United eleven under Michael Carrick, and at a price of just £4.4m, it's definitely hard to argue why he won't be one of the best cheap defenders for Gameweek 37. United will face Forest at home, who are now mathematically safe in the Premier League. This makes United huge favourites for the game and Maguire a risk worth taking.
Final opinion
As the season approaches its final rounds, Gameweek 37 could prove decisive for many Fantasy Premier League managers. Defensive selections now require more than just safe picks, managers must target players capable of producing both consistency and explosive hauls. The defenders featured in this list combine strong form, favorable matchups, and attacking upside, making them valuable assets for this crucial stage of the campaign. Whether you are chasing gains in mini-leagues or holding onto a strong rank, smart defensive choices can make all the difference. With pressure rising across the league, backing defenders who can influence matches at both ends of the pitch may be key to ending the season on a high.
