Unveiling the Strategies of Top 1,000 Fantasy Premier League Managers

Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers are always seeking that extra advantage to rise through the ranks. Today, we’re taking a closer look at the stats that reveal how the top 1,000 managers are navigating the 2024/25 season.

Let’s dive into these insights and see how they could impact your FPL strategy.

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FPL Team Value: A Key Differentiator

The total team value, including money in the bank, reveals an interesting trend. The top 1,000 managers have an average team value of £101.8m, as highlighted in the FPL Statistics tool—noticeably higher than the £100.3m average for all FPL managers. This extra value could prove crucial later in the season, particularly when using the second Wildcard chip to afford stronger options.

Budget Allocation: Where Top FPL Managers Invest

The FPL Statistics tool provides a breakdown of budget allocation among the top 1,000 managers:

• Goalkeepers: 9.0%
• Defenders: 24.1%
• Midfielders: 38.7%
• Forwards: 28.2%

This distribution highlights a clear preference for investing heavily in midfielders and forwards, where the majority of FPL points are usually earned.

With Haaland initially priced at £15m and owned by 94.3% of the top 1,000 managers (according to the Insight Live feature), he alone accounts for 15% of their forward budget, leaving just 13.2% or £13.2m for the rest of the forward line.

Formation Trends: The Battle of 3-4-3 vs 4-4-2

The most popular formation among the top 1,000 managers is 3-4-3, favoured by 45% of managers, according to the FPL Statistics tool. Close behind is the 4-4-2 formation, used by 36.7%.

This split suggests both formations have their advantages, and rotating between the two using budget options like Bournemouth’s midfielder Semenyo (£5.7m) and Fulham’s forward Raúl (£5.6m), as highlighted in the Rotation Planner tool, could be crucial for success.

FPL Chip Usage: The Aggressive Approach of Top Managers

The disparity in chip usage between all managers and the top 1,000 is eye-opening:

• Bench Boost: 5.9% (all) vs 17.4% (top 1,000)
• Triple Captain: 14.3% (all) vs 56.2% (top 1,000)
• Free Hit: 6.0% (all) vs 18.3% (top 1,000)
• First Wildcard: 29.5% (all) vs 69.4% (top 1,000)

The top 1,000 managers have been notably more aggressive with their chip usage, particularly with the First Wildcard and Triple Captain. It could be argued that early deployment of these chips has contributed to their high rankings.

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