It’s time for our Fantasy Bundesliga Matchday 23 team reveals, as our experts showcase the best picks, top differentials, and smart plays for the week ahead.
@Big4FPL
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- Another strong week moves me up to 336th overall and 56th in the Second Chance league.
- I’m keeping things simple again. The structure stays the same, with just one adjustment – Michael Olise returns straight into the side after serving his suspension.
- The star trio this week goes to Harry Kane, Olise and Alejandro Grimaldo.
@MeijersDavid
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- Goalkeepers: Marvin Schwäbe & Diant Ramaj – Another week, another underwhelming return from my goalkeepers, with neither breaking the 200-point mark. It does make you think about switching things up, especially in a phase of the season where most squads look very similar and goalkeeper hauls can help you gain ground quickly. That said, returns in this position remain hard to predict. I’d rather invest transfers elsewhere, so for now Schwäbe and Ramaj keep their spots.
- Defenders: Alejandro Grimaldo, David Raum, Edmond Tapsoba, Vladimír Coufal & Ozan Kabak – The backline is where most of the movement happens. I plan to use three transfers here. Recent disappointments, suspensions and returning players all force my hand. With Raum and Schlotterbeck back available, and Coufal and Kabak delivering huge scores, the landscape has shifted.
- Even though Coufal and Kabak just produced big hauls, this isn’t a pure reaction. I’ve tracked both for a while, so I’m comfortable bringing in Vladimír Coufal and Ozan Kabak now. The third incoming defender is David Raum. The fixture against Dortmund isn’t ideal, but I have concerns over Mittelstädt’s minutes and Schlotterbeck’s fitness, so Raum feels like the safer call. Grimaldo remains locked. He continues to justify the star slot.
- Midfielders: Michael Olise, Nadiem Amiri, Alexis Claude-Maurice, Aleix García & Christoph Baumgartner – Olise returns immediately after suspension, especially after the failed gamble on Musiala. That may end up being my only midfield move. There’s no reason to sell Amiri, Alexis Claude-Maurice or García. All three remain central to their teams and continue to tick along.
- I do have one transfer spare, which puts Baumgartner under review following a quiet outing against Wolfsburg. His teammate Gruda has caught my eye, while Schmid and Burger also sit on the shortlist. I’ll make that call closer to the deadline.
- Forwards: Harry Kane, Luis Díaz & Yan Diomande – Up front, I expect no changes. Players like Undav and Kramarić look tempting, but I don’t see enough upside in selling one of the “Big Three.” For now, Kane, Díaz and Diomande stay put.
@KarbownikFF
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- The incoming transfers this week will most likely be Andrej Kramarić, Michael Olise, Ozan Kabak, Vladimír Coufal and Edmond Tapsoba. All five either have favourable fixtures or strong recent output, and they improve both the floor and ceiling of the squad.
- Moving the other way are Miro Muheim, Waldemar Anton, Luka Vušković, Jamal Musiala and Yan Diomande. In some cases it comes down to minutes, in others the fixtures aren’t appealing, and in a couple of spots it’s simply a money move to rebalance the squad.
- I’ll likely stick with a 4-3-3 once again. As things stand, the star trio will be Harry Kane, Olise and Coufal, assuming no late surprises before the deadline.
@EnesGnerDoan23
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- After a horrible spell, I’ve bounced back with two strong weeks and climbed to 1,100 overall and 250 in the Second Chance rankings. The direction feels right again.
- This week brings a different challenge. Leverkusen, Stuttgart and Dortmund all sit around European fixtures, which always raises rotation concerns. Dortmund came through fine, but there’s no Nico Schlotterbeck, and with Leipzig up next I don’t see much value there. If I move for anyone from that game, it would likely be Felix Nmecha.
- I also plan to shift away from my Leipzig assets and move towards Mainz and Hoffenheim coverage. Fixture focus matters at this stage.
- In terms of targets, Michael Olise comes straight back in. Alongside him, I’m considering one of Nmecha, Wouter Burger or Nadiem Amiri in midfield. Up front, it’s between Fisnik Asllani and Ermedin Demirović. In defence, I’m looking at Kaishu Sano or Vladimír Coufal.
- The aim now is clear. I want to break into the top 1,000 overall and push for the top 100 in Second Chance. That may mean taking a calculated risk with a defensive star – possibly on Sano or Edmond Tapsoba.
- Midfield and attack look more settled. Olise and Harry Kane should take the stars again, and I’ll likely switch to a 4-4-2 this week.
- Time to push. Good luck everyone.
@FPL2137
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- I’ll hold one transfer for now and wait for more information before committing. No need to rush when more clarity is coming.
- Up front, nothing changes. I stick with Harry Kane on star duty and run the usual 4-3-3.
- Midfield will likely stay fairly template as well, built around talisman picks with strong fixtures. No need to overcomplicate it when the obvious options look solid.
- Defence doesn’t inspire much confidence, but the alternatives don’t offer much either, so I won’t force moves there.
- In goal, things look steadier. Kaua Santos has a tough trip to Bayern, but he should see plenty of action, which at least gives him a path to points.
