Defender Points Guide
Clean sheets vs. attacking returns in German fantasy.
German fantasy scoring rewards defenders differently from other leagues. Clean sheets matter — but attacking fullbacks in 3-5-2 and 3-4-2-1 systems routinely outscore centre-backs who blank every week.
David Raum leads our defender index with 8 goals+assists contributions last season. Centre-backs from top-six sides average 4.2 points per matchday from clean sheets alone — but only when paired with low-conceding goalkeepers.
Rule of thumb: bench centre-backs against top-four attacks, start wing-backs in home fixtures, and always check our pressing intensity model before locking your back line.
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