Only 0.1% of teams have the Dream Team’s most in-form defender
Just a few weeks ago, the idea of an Everton defender thriving in the world of Dream Team would have been considered absurd, However, it has now become a reality, Vitaliy Mykolenko (£2.7m) has emerged as one of the top ten assets in his position following a remarkable 10-point return against Brighton.
Mykolenko’s impressive performance against Brighton propelled him to joint-sixth place, a position he would have held on his own if Everton had secured a victory, Unfortunately, an own goal by Ashley Young (£1.9m) resulted in a draw at Goodison Park.
Mykolenko played a crucial role in Everton’s defensive efforts, and his early goal, deflected off Lewis Dunk (£2.5m), gave his side the lead, Despite the disappointment of not winning, Mykolenko’s performances in Dream Team have been impressive, At the end of Gameweek 6, he had accumulated just 16 points.
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However, an upturn in form has seen him earn 40 points in the last four Gameweeks, bringing his overall total to 62, He has now surpassed highly rated defenders such as Kyle Walker (£3.5m), Virgil van Dijk (£4.5m), and Gabriel (£4.1m) in the rankings.
Surprisingly, Mykolenko is only present in 0.1% of Dream Team squads, making him less popular than lesser-known players like Daniel Sassi (£1m), Toti (£1.9m), and Ameen Al-Dakhil (£0.8m), This low ownership is understandable, considering Everton’s struggle earlier in the season.
However, the team has shown signs of improvement recently, with three wins and three clean sheets in their last five games since October, Mykolenko’s recent success is particularly notable due to his exceptional tackle rate.
He has recorded the highest number of tackles among defenders this season and the fourth-highest overall, He has accumulated 17 out of his 62 points (27.4%) through tackles.
While it is a matter of debate whether managers should rush to include Mykolenko in their teams, his recent performances undoubtedly deserve recognition, He is currently the most in-form defender in Dream Team.
In just a short period of time, Vitaliy Mykolenko has gone from an unlikely candidate to one of the top defenders in the Dream Team, His recent performance against Brighton showcased his abilities, and his impressive tackle rate sets him apart from other players, While he may not be a popular choice among Dream Team managers, Mykolenko’s recent form cannot be ignored.
