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FPL Differential Team Reveal: Hidden Gems for 2024/25 Season

Fantasy Football Fix 26 July 2024

Fantasy Premier League Differential Team Reveal: Unveiling Key Players for the 2024/25 Season

In the world of Fantasy Premier League, finding those hidden gems can make all the difference. Today, we're revealing a differentials team composed of players owned by 15% or less of FPL managers.

These under-the-radar picks could give you the edge you need to climb up the overall rankings early in the season. Let's dive into our selection and explore why these players could be game-changers for your FPL team.


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Goalkeeper: Mark Flekken

  • Ownership: 13.5%
  • Cost: £4.5m
  • Position: Goalkeeper
  • 2023/24 FPL Points: 119
  • Projected Points (first 5 GWs): 17.2

Brentford's goalkeeper had a solid debut season in the Premier League. With 119 points in the 2023/24 season, Flekken proved to be a reliable budget option. His projected points for the first five gameweeks suggest he could continue to offer good value, especially with a favourable home fixture against Crystal Palace to kick off the season.

Fantasy Premier League team reveal showing goalkeeper and defenders

Flekken is currently the most popular goalkeeper among managers in our Elite XI: Team Reveal feature, who collectively have achieved 83 top 10k finishes. He is included in 42.9% of their squads.

Defender: Fabian Schär

  • Ownership: 7.6%
  • Cost: £5.5m
  • Position: Defender
  • 2023/24 FPL Points: 123
  • Projected Points (first 5 GWs): 18.3

Newcastle's Swiss defender offers an interesting differential option. With 123 points last season, Schär demonstrated his ability to contribute both defensively and offensively. His projected points for the opening fixtures look promising, with a home game against Southampton to start the campaign.

Defender: Andrew Robertson

  • Ownership: 6.6%
  • Cost: £6.0m
  • Position: Defender
  • 2023/24 FPL Points: 76
  • Projected Points (first 5 GWs): 19.0

Despite a lower point total last season due to injuries, Robertson remains a top-tier FPL asset. The Liverpool full-back has a history of providing assists and clean sheets. With favourable home fixtures against Brentford, Nottingham Forest, and Bournemouth in the first five gameweeks, Robertson could be set for a strong start.

Fantasy Premier League defenders projected points

Robertson ranks as the third-highest defender for projected points over the first five gameweeks, according to the Predicted Points & Stats tool. He trails only his teammate Alexander-Arnold (owned by 20.3% of managers) and Gvardiol (owned by 31.6% of managers).

Defender: Gabriel

  • Ownership: 12.7%
  • Cost: £6.0m
  • Position: Defender
  • 2023/24 FPL Points: 149
  • Projected Points (first 5 GWs): 18.5

Arsenal's Brazilian center-back had an impressive 2023/24 season, accumulating 149 points. Gabriel offers a solid combination of clean sheet potential and goal threat from set-pieces. With a home fixture against Wolves to start the season, he could hit the ground running.

Premier League teams clean sheet projections

Arsenal (1.9) rank behind only Manchester City (2.1) for projected clean sheets in the first five gameweeks, as highlighted in the Predicted Points and Stats tool above.

Midfielder: Martin Ødegaard

  • Ownership: 14.8%
  • Cost: £8.5m
  • Position: Midfielder
  • 2023/24 FPL Points: 186
  • Projected Points (first 5 GWs): 21.6

Arsenal's captain just sneaks into our differential team with ownership slightly below 15%. Ødegaard's 186 points last season highlight his importance to the Gunners' attack. With appealing early fixtures, including home games against Wolves and Brighton, he could be a key differential in the opening gameweeks.

Midfielder: Morgan Gibbs-White

  • Ownership: 6.6%
  • Cost: £6.5m
  • Position: Midfielder
  • 2023/24 FPL Points: 142
  • Projected Points (first 5 GWs): 19.6

Nottingham Forest's creative midfielder impressed last season, scoring 142 points. Gibbs-White's set-piece duties and involvement in Forest's attack make him an intriguing differential option, especially with a kind run of early fixtures.

Midfielder: Luis Díaz

  • Ownership: 7.0%
  • Cost: £7.5m
  • Position: Midfielder
  • 2023/24 FPL Points: 142
  • Projected Points (first 5 GWs): 21.9

Liverpool's Colombian winger could be set for a breakout FPL season under new Liverpool manager Arne Slot. With 142 points last term despite some injury issues, a fully fit Díaz could offer excellent value. However, FPL managers should monitor Liverpool's preseason to determine if he is likely to be a first-team starter under the new coach.

Midfielder: Kevin De Bruyne

  • Ownership: 7.0%
  • Cost: £9.5m
  • Position: Midfielder
  • 2023/24 FPL Points: 98
  • Projected Points (first 5 GWs): 27.0

It's rare to see De Bruyne as a differential, but his injury-hit 2023/24 season has led to lower ownership. The Belgian maestro's quality is undeniable, and if he stays fit, his projected points suggest he could be a game-changer in the early weeks.

De Bruyne and Foden Fantasy Premier League stats compared

De Bruyne, now priced at £9.5m, the same as his teammate Foden (33% ownership), was certainly the more creative of the two last season, according to the Fix Comparison Matrix. However, Foden had a higher goals-per-match rate among the two Manchester City midfielders.

Midfielder: Son Heung-min

  • Ownership: 9.1%
  • Cost: £10.0m
  • Position: Midfielder
  • 2023/24 FPL Points: 213
  • Projected Points (first 5 GWs): 23.2

Tottenham's South Korean star had another stellar season, amassing 213 points. With tempting home fixtures against Everton and Brentford in the first five gameweeks, Son could be a potent differential option for those looking to invest heavily in midfield.

Forward: Ivan Toney

  • Ownership: 12.1%
  • Cost: £7.5m
  • Position: Forward
  • 2023/24 FPL Points: 57
  • Projected Points (first 5 GWs): 20.0

Toney's low point total from last season is due to his suspension, but he's back and ready to make an impact. His ownership is surprisingly low given his proven Premier League quality. With a home fixture against Crystal Palace to start, Toney could hit the ground running.

Forward: Kai Havertz

  • Ownership: 14.2%
  • Cost: £8.0m
  • Position: Forward
  • 2023/24 FPL Points: 180
  • Projected Points (first 5 GWs): 20.4

Arsenal's 2023/24 signing from Chelsea rounds off our differential team. Havertz's 180 points last season highlight his potential. However, a position change to forward will result in one fewer point per goal and a loss of one point for every Arsenal clean sheet. With a home game against Wolves to start, he could be a shrewd differential pick.

The Full FPL Differential XI

Fantasy Premier League differential team reveal

This differential team offers a mix of proven FPL performers and exciting prospects, all with ownership of 15% or less. While some face challenging fixtures, their potential for points and low ownership make them intriguing options for managers looking to gain an edge.

You can access this team using the Big Data: Team Reveal tool, which also features Artificial Intelligence, Expert, and Most Owned team reveals.


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