These eight players will help you win FPL

Retold by Oddsrama · 17 August 2026

Fantasy Premier League managers are still tinkering with their squads before the deadline, and there are some seriously smart value picks worth considering beyond the usual expensive names. If you're building a balanced team with an eye on maximizing returns across the budget, these eight players could be the difference between a solid season and a championship-winning one.

Florian Wirtz at Liverpool is shaping up as one of the season's best differentials. At £7.5m with less than 15% ownership, he's flown under the radar compared to teammates like Dominik Szoboszlai, who nearly half the game has already locked in. New boss Andoni Iraola's pre-season blueprint is clear: deploy Wirtz as a true number 10 operating directly behind striker Alexander Isak rather than out wide. That positioning means more touches in dangerous areas and genuine goal-involvement potential. For budget-conscious managers, it's a cleaner route into Liverpool's attack than most premium options. Pascal Gross at Brighton is another gem—barely owned by 11% of teams despite his improved role. With Danny Welbeck now at Chelsea, Gross inherits penalty-taking duties and showed his class converting from the spot in friendlies. He also handles corners, free-kicks, and set-piece delivery, giving him multiple scoring avenues that most £5.5m midfielders simply don't have. Under Fabian Hurzeler, Brighton continue creating chances, and Gross is the reliable floor that quietly racks up points.

In goal, Antonin Kinsky at Tottenham is a standout budget option at £4.5m. The Czech stopper finished last season strongly and won over Roberto de Zerbi's trust, staying first choice even after Guglielmo Vicario's return from injury. At that price, clean sheets and save points make him excellent value. Dominik Szoboszlai rounds out the midfield conversation—160 FPL points last season with 13 goals across all competitions, including four direct free-kicks. Liverpool's opening five gameweeks against Newcastle, Nottingham Forest, Ipswich, Fulham, and Bournemouth are inviting, and his versatility under Iraola should guarantee minutes despite position uncertainty.

Based on original reporting by BBC Football. Read the original at bbc.co.uk →

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These eight players will help you win FPL

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