2026/27 Fantasy Premier League: Scout’s 15 Key Player Price Analysis

Erling Haaland enters the 2026/27 Fantasy Premier League campaign as the most expensive player in the game’s history at £15.5m, according to data released by The Scout. Manchester City’s forward has risen £1.5m following a season where he scored 27 goals and eight assists to claim 239 points.

Haaland Leads Historic Price Brackets

According to The Scout, Haaland’s price tag makes him the costliest asset ever featured in the game. Despite the record-breaking fee, historical data shows that omitting the Norwegian from an opening squad carries significant risk. Haaland has finished as the top-scoring player across the opening six Gameweeks in each of his four seasons at Manchester City, averaging nine goals and 61.3 points during those stretches.

Early fixtures add weight to his selection appeal. Manchester City face promoted sides Coventry City and Ipswich Town within the opening seven Gameweeks, positioning Haaland as a prime candidate for managers deploying the first Triple Captain chip of the season, as reported by The Scout.

Midfield Heavyweights and Rising Costs

Manchester United playmaker Bruno Fernandes shares the joint-highest price increase for the 2026/27 season, climbing £3.0m from £9.0m to £12.0m, following analysis by The Scout. Fernandes finished the previous campaign just four points behind Haaland on 235 points, delivering nine goals and 24 assists. Under Michael Carrick, who took charge in Gameweek 22 onwards, Fernandes produced 129 points across 17 matches at an average of 7.6 per game. Manchester United face Hull City and Ipswich Town in their opening fixtures.

Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer drops to £9.5m after an 114-point campaign last year, down from £10.5m. The Scout notes that Palmer previously delivered successive 200-point seasons under Mauricio Pochettino. The arrival of Xabi Alonso as manager, combined with a lack of international football over the summer and the absence of European competition for Chelsea, is expected to reduce rotation risks for the midfielder.

Bournemouth’s Junior Kroupi matches Fernandes for the largest price hike, rising £3.0m to £7.5m after transitioning from a forward to a midfielder in the game. Kroupi scored 13 goals in 33 appearances last term while operating primarily as a central No 10, averaging a goal every 134.0 minutes, according to The Scout.

Defensive Standouts and Value Picks

Arsenal centre-back Gabriel dominated defensive metrics last season, finishing 209 points clear—30 points ahead of any positional rival—while contributing three goals, five assists, 18 clean sheets, and 22 defensive contribution (DC) points, per The Scout. Gabriel rises £2.0m to £8.0m. In Fantasy rules, defenders earn two points for reaching 10 or more defensive actions in a match.

Budget alternatives offer routes to points further down the price scale. Crystal Palace defender Tyrick Mitchell enters at £4.5m after registering 135 points last season. Palace appointed Pierre Sage to replace Oliver Glasner; if Sage maintains a wing-back system, Mitchell represents strong value. In goal, Tottenham Hotspur’s Antonin Kinsky is priced at £4.5m, backed by defensive improvements under Roberto De Zerbi, whose side conceded a league-low 10 big chances in their final seven matches last season.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the most expensive player in 2026/27 Fantasy Premier League?

Erling Haaland is the most expensive player at £15.5m, representing a £1.5m rise from the previous season.

Which players received the largest price increases?

Bruno Fernandes and Junior Kroupi share the joint-highest price rise, both increasing by £3.0m.

How do defensive contribution points work for defenders?

Defenders earn two extra Fantasy points if they complete 10 or more defensive actions during a single match.