Who Are the Best FPL Midfielders for CBITR?

29th July 2025

With Fantasy Premier League introducing points for defensive actions like Clearances, Blocks, Interceptions, Tackles and Recoveries (CBITR), midfielders who thrive in gritty, off-the-ball work are now gold. And thanks to Statz.ai, we’ve got the data to identify the best midfield picks for this new system.

This article breaks down the top 20 midfielders in the Premier League by CBITR Hit Rate, the percentage of matches in which they hit 12 defensive actions or more. To qualify, players had to log at least 1,500 minutes in the 2024/25 season.

Top CBITR Midfielders – Ranked

Here’s what Statz.ai’s deep data revealed:

1. Moisés Caicedo (CHE) – 52.6% Hit Rate

With a whopping 3,358 minutes and 12 CBIT actions per 90, Caicedo leads the league. He’s a ball-winning machine and now an FPL point magnet.

2. Christian Nørgaard (BRE) – 50.0% Hit Rate

Arsenal’s new midfielder was always in the thick of tackles and blocks at his previous club, Brentford. His high CBIT/90 (12.6) gives you consistent returns, even in low-scoring matches.

3. Elliot Anderson (NOT) – 45.9% Hit Rate

Quietly productive, Anderson’s numbers scream undervalued differential, especially as he’s priced at £5.5m.

How to Use CBITR in Your FPL Strategy

These midfielders likely won’t get goals or assists every week, but that’s not the point. They provide:

In CBITR-influenced formats, loading up on two high-CBITR mids makes your squad more stable across gameweeks.

CBITR Midfielders Cheat Sheet

Final Take

If you’re ignoring defensive actions in 2025/26, you’re playing last season’s game. These midfielders are no longer just filler; they’re point specialists.

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