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The FPL players who could change position in 2020/21

The relaunch of Fantasy Premier League for 2020/21 will see the usual price swings for various players based on last season’s performances but will also feature positional reclassifications for a handful of them.

In this article, we’ll outline the case for a change of position for a number of Fantasy assets.

Ten players were reclassified at the beginning of last season, including Diogo Jota, Ayoze Perez and Matt Ritchie.

It’s fair to say that the alterations could be more seismic this summer, with a few premium assets potentially moving from midfielder to forward or vice-versa.

Before we begin, we should stress that this is purely guesswork on our part and is based on how FPL have gone about classifying players previously.

It could be, for example, that they have other ideas on how they will group ‘wide-midfielders’ next season – although, given the short turnaround, a complete overhaul of the game perhaps looks unlikely.

As a very rough guide, FPL have previously classified players using the following criteria:


DefendersCentre-backs, full-backs, wing-backs (eg in a 3-4-3/3-5-2)
MidfieldersCentral/defensive midfielders, number tens, wingers/wide-midfielders, players on either flank of a front three
ForwardsLone strikers, strikers who play in a two-man attack, the central striker in a three-man frontline

The classifications are typically based on what each player in question has done in the previous season.

Marcus Rashford and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, for example, had spent most of their time centrally in 2018/19, hence their listings as forwards at the start of the campaign just gone.

There is the occasional high-profile error (more of which below), of course, but these tend to be either academy products or fringe players from promoted clubs who were perhaps not given as much attention at the launch stage.

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  1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Deadly finisher for a left mid

  2. Greek Freak
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    "Aubameyang is so inconsistent"

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      “Auba is a mid”

  3. Debauchy
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Auba you beaut

  4. SAY MY NAME
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    lovely change of direction and dink, great run from Bellerin too

  5. FFSbet.com
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Zouma nice defending,my GW1 pick last season -1

  6. sambyy
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Such a shame Auba plays for Arsenal

  7. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    I wonder what Kepa thinks about it all.

    Clowns in defence!

    1. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      They had to cope with a 3v2 after the midfield was bypassed by that run. (Ceballos, right?)

      Even the best defenders would struggle with that overload. I blame the midfield.

      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        What midfield?

  8. Gringo Kid
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Pepe might be very good asset next season, he is improving rapidly

    1. Milk, 1 Šuker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Haha snap! (see below) Clearly on the same page

    2. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Yes I'll wait and see with him though

  9. Milk, 1 Šuker
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Pepe might be a useful asset next season...but needs Auba to stay for more assist potential. Laca's conversion rate is a concern. Definitely considering him.

  10. Srv210
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Arsenal need to hand this guy his contract...has been so good ,Auba you beauty

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Simple
      Give ozil Money + © armbamd to him

  11. Greek Freak
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Pity about the font on the back of the Arsenal shirts. It looks like they hired a teenage Metallica fan from the 90s to design it.

    1. SAY MY NAME
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      nothing wrong with metallica!

      1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        They are a bit outdated tbf

  12. Qaiss
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Well if he’s a mid on FPL and we have decent fixtures to start with, he’s locked into my team.

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      He's good on counter attack as well.

  13. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Kovacic off

    1. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Harsh decision

  14. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Kovacic RC (2nd YC)

  15. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Oh c**k

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      HOW IS THAT A RED?!

      1. Zimo
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Bad luck. Referee made a poor decision

      2. Ginkapo FPL
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Yellow, but I still wont defend

  16. Cok3y5murf
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Everyone talking about Auba being classified as a mid when he won't even be in the premier league next season...

    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Exactly. He is scoring goals because he wants to move to a CL club.

      Same as Willian playing well to get a decent contract (with Chelsea or someone else)

    2. amitmishr
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      What price would he go at. Think united may sneak in for him. would be a lovely addition

      1. diesel001
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        He's 31 and has one year left on his contract. I reckon somewhere between £30m - £35m.

        1. amitmishr
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Thats a decent price for united, who always buy at inflated prices. They have an amazing young attackers and would do well to get some competition from Auba. Also, allows us to focus more on the other areas

          But more likely auba joins the old men club in spain

    3. Amey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Ozil going to leave though which will create 350k£ ler week wages available easily for Auba.

      Arsenal can't afford to lose auba !!

      1. 7shadesofsmoke
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Would think at his age CL football and the opportunity for silverware is a must though. If i were in his shoes, would take more than money to convince me to stay

        1. Amey
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Arsenal can't lose him if they want to build something.
          Let's see.

    4. 7shadesofsmoke
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Barcelona, £16m, Henry-style

  17. Right In The Stanchion
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Lol at Cheque Book FC. Arsenal are by far the best team from London

    1. Third Eye Vision
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I could care less about any rivalry, but the league positions say differently, obviously.

      1. Right In The Stanchion
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Trophy cabinet doesn’t

        1. The Suspended One
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          What year do those trophies say? When did you win CL?

  18. Milk, 1 Šuker
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    If you had to go for two out of the following Chelsea assets for next season (and providing Havertz signs) which would you go for? I'm on Puli and Werner right now, but Ziyech is hollering at me...

    1. Milk, 1 Šuker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Havertz, Werner, Ziyech and Pulisic

    2. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Depends on position and price. Just the fact there are so many choices should create caution.

      1. Milk, 1 Šuker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Good point

  19. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Goodness shake this is not a card.

  20. Cok3y5murf
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Varsenal taking home this victory...

  21. Eze Really?
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Kovicic two yellows vs Zhaka. Should be the other way round.

    1. LE CHARO
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      How? I can understand appealing for the cards Kovacic got but both instances were never fouls from Xhaka

      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Debatable

        1. LE CHARO
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          No, even if there were fouls from Xhaka, none was worth a yellow

    2. FFSbet.com
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      That clown start to roll when he realise Kovacic is on yellow card

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Exactly

      2. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Referee spoilt the game IMO

  22. 7shadesofsmoke
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    terrible decision that.

  23. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Lol Heads Up Final more like Heads gone

  24. My heart goes Salalalalah
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Arteta yellow card

  25. Amey
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    I'm happy

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I'm happy for Arsenal winning the game being underdog.
      But that was simply pathetic YC. Same with ceballos one too.

    2. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Doherty gonna be in my team now 😀

      1. amitmishr
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        yup and so does raul. But both may not come cheap. Wish they get a good goal scoring mid as well.

        1. Zimo
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Jimenez was never rotated anyways. Yeah i would like a goalscoring mid in their team

        2. Amey
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Jota 😉

      2. Amey
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Is this about Wolves missing out on UEL mate ??

        1. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Wolves will be in Champions league

          1. Amey
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 7 months ago

            After losing ins SF of UEL ?
            😉

        2. Zimo
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Yeah

          1. Amey
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 7 months ago

            Amazing
            Two birds one stone 🙂

            1. Zimo
              • 5 Years
              3 years, 7 months ago

              😀

    3. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Any Chelsea set-back is welcome. They'll be a threat next season...

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Definitely
        Unless they don't re-enforce their sh.t defense that is

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Their xGC is actually up there with the best last season (City, Liverpool, United, Wolves).

          So the main reason they conceded so many is Kepa, the defence restricted the chances well!

          1. Amey
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 7 months ago

            Wow
            Stats can tell a different story all together 😮

        2. pingissimus
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Actually think Frank needs to set out midfield axis as much a anything else. Kante is the key imho

          1. Amey
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 7 months ago

            Definitely
            Kante is amazing

      2. pingissimus
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Not convinced they'll be anything more than last time

        There's greater depth in attack but that's not where their problem was. Kepa was poor but so was the defence generally.

  26. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Chelsea into attack mode.

    1. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Fifa Ultra Attacking!

  27. Milk, 1 Šuker
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    How far was Martinez outside his box?!

    1. tambourineman
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Nice to get a replay but BBC prefer to recap a sending off from 20 minutes ago

      1. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        I know right? Still waiting on it...

        1. 7shadesofsmoke
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          might get one at full time 😆

  28. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Wolves to win the EL to get CL qualification?

    1. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      No thank you

    2. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Yep

    3. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Wouldn't be surprised if Wolves or Inter win, but United are big favourites.

  29. Je suis le chat
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Hope Pulisic recovers soon, want him for the start of the season.

    1. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      3 to 6 months at a guess

  30. Bun Rab
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    So was it handball or not?!?!?

    1. SAY MY NAME
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      still checking lol

    2. Cok3y5murf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Varsenal player, so it doesn't count

    3. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      VAR Team deleting the footage as we speak.