As the new Fantasy Premier League (FPL) season kicks off, managers worldwide are fine-tuning their squads. Today, we're diving into a unique team composition - a template team made up of the most owned players in FPL, all while adhering to the £100m budget constraint. This team represents the collective wisdom of FPL managers, showcasing the players that have captured the imagination of the fantasy football community. Let's break down this popular lineup and see why these players are dominating team selections.
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Interestingly, neither Salah (£12.5m) nor Haaland (£15m) make the cut. The £100m highly-owned team is shown above in the Future Planner tool. With this tool, you can create up to five squad drafts and see projected points for upcoming Gameweeks.
Between the posts, we find Mark Flekken (£4.5m, 14.6% ownership) as the starting keeper. Mark Flekken, Brentford's Dutch goalkeeper, had an impressive debut season in the Premier League, showcasing his shot-stopping abilities with a remarkable tally of 115 saves. Despite facing a challenging campaign where he conceded 63 goals, Flekken managed to secure 7 clean sheets.
Our defensive line-up is a formidable mix of established stars and promising talents. William Saliba (£6.0m, 39.8% ownership) leads the pack, followed by Josko Gvardiol (£6.0m, 30.2% ownership), Dan Burn (£4.5m, 22.2% ownership), and Pedro Porro (£5.5m, 25.4% ownership). This backline offers a blend of clean sheet potential and attacking returns, with Saliba's high ownership reflecting Arsenal's defensive solidity and his goal threat from set-pieces. Defensive Powerhouse Joško Gvardiol, Manchester City's Croatian defender, made a significant impact in his debut Premier League season, amassing an impressive 123 FPL points through a combination of 9 clean sheets, 4 goals, and 2 assists.
Three of the 'Template Team' defensive assets have made it into our Elite XI: Team Reveal manager Paul Marshman's first draft. He achieved another top 1k finish, bringing his total to six in the 2024/25 season.
The engine room of our template team is packed with potential. Bukayo Saka (£10.0m, 26.8% ownership) and Phil Foden (£9.5m, 32.6% ownership) are the premium options, complemented by the in-form Anthony Gordon (£7.5m, 37.2% ownership) and the breakout star Cole Palmer (£10.5m, 54.0% ownership). Palmer has emerged as one of the standout performers of the 2023/24 Premier League season, demonstrating remarkable consistency and productivity for Chelsea with 20 goals and 9 assists.
Tim Walpole, our eight-time top 10k finishing manager, has also chosen a draft without Salah or Haaland. This has allowed him to create an impressive midfield and a well-balanced squad, which you can see in the Elite XI: Team Reveal tool.
Leading the line, we have Ollie Watkins (£9.0m, 56.4% ownership) and Alexander Isak (£8.5m, 54.1% ownership). Both strikers finished the previous season strongly and are expected to be key players for their respective teams. Their high ownership percentages reflect the confidence FPL managers have in their goal-scoring abilities and overall fantasy potential.
Interestingly, James Cooper has managed to fit the two aforementioned forwards, Isak and Watkins, into his team along with Haaland and Salah. Surprisingly, he has made minimal sacrifices to achieve this. You can check out the five-time top 5k finishing manager's latest team reveal here.
On the bench, we have Matt Turner (£4.0m, 21.1% ownership) as the backup goalkeeper, Joachim Andersen (defender, 19.4%), Joao Pedro (£5.5m, 22.5% ownership), and Harry Winks (£4.5m, 8.0% ownership). These players offer solid backup options and could provide valuable points when called upon.
This template team, composed of the most owned players in FPL, showcases a blend of established stars and exciting prospects. The high ownership percentages across the board - particularly for players like Watkins (56.4%), Isak (54.1%), and Palmer (54.0%) - demonstrate the collective confidence of FPL managers in these selections.
It's worth noting that this team is projected to score 58 points in Gameweek 1 in the Future Planner tool, suggesting a strong start to the season. However, remember that while this template provides a solid foundation, successful FPL management often involves finding the right balance between popular picks and differential players. You might also want to check out our Artificial Intelligence team and Differential team in the Big Data: Team Reveal tool.
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