World Cup Fantasy Watch - The Must Haves, The Players To Avoid, The Differentials, and The Cheapies
Must Haves
David
De Gea
Team:
Spain
Position:
GLK
Price:
€6.5m
Selected
by: 16%
Reason:
Spain’s defence is imperious, and De Gea is arguably the best goalkeeper in the
world.
Joshua
Kimmich
Team:
Germany
Position:
DEF
Price:
€6.5m
Selected
by: 28%
Reason:
Out of all German players, Kimmich was directly involved in the most goals in
qualifying. This, combined with Germany’s amazing defence, and Kimmich becomes
a must have.
Thomas
Müller
Team:
Germany
Position:
MID
Price:
€9.5m
Selected
by: 16%
Reason:
Müller scored five goals at the 2010 World Cup, and scored another five in
Brazil four years later. Classified as a midfielder, Müller is in essence a
striker with amazing goal-scoring instincts, and there’s no reason he can’t
score another five in Russia.
Philippe
Coutinho
Team:
Brazil
Position:
MID
Price:
€9.0m
Selected
by: 29%
Reason:
The Brazilian magician will be pulling the strings for Seleção and
has been untouchable in the pre World Cup friendlies.
Edinson
Cavani
Team:
Uruguay
Position:
FWD
Price:
€9.5m
Selected
by: 8%
Reason:
Coming off the back of his second 40 goal season in a row, Cavani was the top
goal scorer in South American qualifying and is in arguably the most favourable
group at the World Cup.
Lionel
Messi
Team:
Argentina
Position:
FWD
Price:
€12.0m
Selected
by: 31%
Reason:
Can score and assist with ease and light up any match in a split second. If you
can only have one premium forward, Messi is your man.
Players to avoid
Ederson
Team:
Brazil
Position:
GLK
Price:
€6.0m
Selected
by: 2%
Reason:
Alisson is Brazil’s first choice goalkeeper, meaning that Ederson will not
start. You can’t get any points if you’re on the bench.
Kyle
Walker
Team:
England
Position:
DEF
Price:
€6.0m
Selected
by: 10%
Reason:
Kyle Walker is know for his marauding runs forward and crossing ability, which
sees him register many assists. However, he will line up at right centre-back
for England during the World Cup. As a player not known for his aerial ability,
a move to centre-back almost eliminates his attacking output.
David
Silva
Team:
Spain
Position:
FWD
Price:
€9.0m
Selected
by: 0%
Reason:
One of the classiest players in the world and will probably register numerous
assists at the World Cup. However, classified as a forward, selecting Silva
would mean you have to miss out of players who will score as many goals as the
Spaniard will assist.
Kevin
De Bruyne
Team:
Belgium
Position:
MID
Price:
€10.0m
Selected
by: 11%
Reason:
The most expensive midfielder in the game, KDB will line up at the World Cup in
a deeper midfield role than he usually plays with the national team. Sitting at
central midfield instead of right attacking midfield, De Bruyne is more likely
to be the assister of the assister, thus severely limiting his fantasy output.
This exact thing happened in FPL at the start of the 2017/18 season.
Toni
Kroos
Team:
Germany
Position:
MID
Price:
€9.0m
Selected
by: 8%
Reason:
Kroos is an amazing player, but this won’t translate into great fantasy points.
In 43 appearances last season, he only managed 5 goals and 10 assist. For
€9.0m, there are far better options who are much more likely to score and
assist regularly.
Marcos
Asensio
Team:
Spain
Position:
MID
Price:
€6.0m
Selected
by: 12%
Reason:
a couple of weeks ago, Asensio looked like he would start for Spain in Russia.
However, recent friendlies have suggested that this will not be the case. With
many people relying on Asensio as a starter in their fantasy side, this is
something to be wary of.
Differentials
Danilo
Team:
Brazil
Position:
DEF
Price:
€5.5m
Selected
by: 5%
Reason:
an attack minded defender in a team that has great clean sheet potential. What’s
not to like?
Ricardo
Rodriguez
Team:
Switzerland
Position:
DEF
Price:
€5.5m
Selected
by: 2%
Reason:
Switzerland are renowned for their tight defence. This combined with
Rodriguez’s propensity to get forward, and the fact that he is Switzerland’s
first choice penalty taker, means that RR has the potential to be one of the
highest scoring defenders in World Cup Fantasy.
Marcos
Reus
Team:
Germany
Position:
FWD
Price:
€8.0m
Selected
by: 2%
Reason:
this is Marco Reus’ time. He’s fit, in form after some sharp performances in
the friendlies and an integral part of Germany’s attack.
Kamil
Grosicki
Team:
Poland
Position:
MID
Price:
€7.5m
Selected
by: 1%
Reason:
the Polish winger is a direct dribbler who has great vision and a dangerous
shot. Just as shown Euro 2016, him and Lewandowski form a lethal duo.
Sergio
Agüero
Team:
Argentina
Position:
FWD
Price:
€10.0m
Selected
by: 1%
Reason:
Agüero has netted three goals in his past three international matches, and is
one of the most lethal strikers in the world.
The Cheapies
Abdullah
Almuaiouf
Team:
Saudi Arabia
Position:
GLK
Price:
€4.0m
Selected
by: 6%
Reason:
comes in at basement price and will most likely start in goals for the Saudis
ahead of Yasser Almosailem.
Park
Joo-ho
Team:
Korea Republic
Position:
DEF
Price:
€4.0m
Selected
by: 0%
Reason:
a €4.0m defender who has a great chance of starting at left-back for Taeguk
Warriors.
Giovani
Lo Celso
Team:
Argentina
Position:
MID
Price:
€6.0m
Selected
by: 2%
Reason:
Argentina will most likely line up in a 4-4-2 midfield diamond. Lanzini looked
set to start on the right side of the diamond but after tearing his ACL, the
spot has opened up for Lo Celso. He’s definitely not a prolific scorer/assister
(6/7 in 48 appearances last season) , but Lo Celso still has creative and
attacking potential.
Trezeguet
Team:
Egypt
Position:
MID
Price:
€6.0m
Selected
by: 7%
Reason:
in possibly the easiest group at the World Cup, Trezeguet scored 16 goals and
provided 8 assists last season, and will be tasked with relieving Mo Salah of
all the pressure.
Gustav
Svensson
Team:
Sweden
Position:
MID
Price:
€4.5m
Selected
by: 2%
Reason:
not known for his attacking capabilities and will probably do more defensive
than attacking work, but should start at right midfield, boosting his fantasy
potential.
Mateus
Uribe
Team:
Colombia
Position:
MID
Price:
€5.5m
Selected
by: 0%
Reason:
a near nailed on starter at attacking midfield or on a wing for Colombia, Uribe
will form part of an exciting attack and is coming off the back of an 11 goal
season at club level.
Keita
Balde
Team:
Senegal
Position:
FWD
Price:
€6.0m
Selected
by: 0%
Reason:
this guy is the low profile Mané. With similar attributes and output to the
Liverpool winger, Balde is dangerous and direct.
Alex
Iwobi
Team:
Nigeria
Position:
FWD
Price:
€6.0m
Selected
by: 5%
Reason:
his side’s most central attacker. Everything will go through him, and this
bodes well considering the exciting attack Nigeria possesses.
Blas
Perez
Team:
Panama
Position:
FWD
Price:
€5.0m
Selected
by: 0%
Reason:
he offers pretty limited fantasy potential, but is an almost basement price
forward who will start. An option for those people looking to play only two up
front and go big elsewhere.
Daniel
Arzani
Team:
Australia
Position:
FWD
Price:
€5.5m
Selected
by: 0%
Reason:
a truly prestigious talent who has the potential to be a world class attacker.
The 19 year old only made his first start at club level for Melbourne City in
January, but has already scored for his country and has looked brilliant in the
pre-World Cup friendlies. If he can squeeze his way into the Australian
starting side on the left wing, Arzani is solid cheap option.
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