- Salah has been priced as the most expensive midfielder in FPL history at £14.5 million after achieving an impressive 344-point tally last season.
- As the August 15 date approaches, the new season promises intense mini-league competitions, strategic challenges, and discussions about the necessity of including Salah, Haaland, or possibly both in teams.
With the kickoff for the 2025/26 Fantasy Premier League (FPL) season set for August 15,2025 millions of managers around the globe are actively drafting their teams. Key storylines include Mohamed Salah's record-breaking price tag, changes in player positions, and a new bonus points system that is expected to transform defensive strategies.
Salah has been priced as the most expensive midfielder in FPL history at £14.5 million after achieving an impressive 344-point tally last season. Erling Haaland remains a favoured choice despite his injury concerns, listed at £14.0 million.
Meanwhile, Alexander Isak of Newcastle sees his price rise to £10.5 million, acknowledging his status as the leading forward from the last campaign.
A significant point of discussion is the FPL's updated bonus points rule, which now rewards defenders who make 10 or more clearances, blocks, or interceptions (CBIT) in a match, while midfielders need to achieve 12 or more. This new defensive bonus could make players like James Tarkowski from Everton much more appealing.
Additional strategic adjustments come from 11 player position changes. United's Matheus Cunha and Manchester City's Omar Marmoush have been reclassified as midfielders, while Jarrod Bowen from West Ham has moved to the forward position. These updates provide new choices for managers seeking good value.
In addition, new signings and lesser-known players are drawing attention. Liverpool's latest acquisition, Florian Wirtz at £8.5 million, is expected to add creativity, while Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo—owned by only 2.5% of managers—achieved an impressive 262 points last season. Budget goalkeeper Matz Sels, priced at £3.5 million for Nottingham Forest after recording 13 clean sheets, may help managers reallocate funds toward premium players.
With an opportunity for unlimited transfers until the Gameweek 1 deadline, managers have a few weeks left to observe pre-season performances and strike a balance between high-cost stars and budget-friendly players.
As the August 15 date approaches, the new season promises intense mini-league competitions, strategic challenges, and discussions about the necessity of including Salah, Haaland, or possibly both in teams.
The quest to assemble the ideal squad has commenced, and FPL managers across the board are gearing up for yet another season filled with unexpected triumphs and disappointments.
