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The FPL players who have been performing well in Football Index over Xmas


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The busy festive period is a tricky time for Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers.

Get it right, and big hauls await. Get it wrong, and blanks abound, with this year’s Covid-based postponements meaning failures are more common than ever.

But is this the case for Football Index players as well?

Football Index is a kind of stock market where people use real money to bet on football.

You buy Shares in individual players whose value can rise or fall depending on their performance both on and off the field.

I’m actively using FI this season with more than a nod to FPL, seeing which aspects of each game marry up, and which don’t.

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The Match Day Dividends (MDD) – the FI payouts based on individual Gameweek performances – frequently line up with the bigger FPL hauls some players bring in.

Over the Christmas period (Gameweeks 14 to 17), that has been the case, to a degree.

Where the similarities between the two games is even more marked is when we also factor in Media Dividends – those payouts based on the amount of coverage a player earns based on both their current performances and other factors such as transfer gossip.

So big Christmas performers such as Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes, who raked in 35 FPL points over those three matches, also did well on FI.

He earned nothing extra in MMD, but two first places in FI’s daily Media Dividends tables brought in 10p per Share for his owners.

That lack of MMD returns seems a touch strange, particularly considering he brought in a season’s best 17 points from the 6-2 win over Leeds in Gameweek 14.

But he was eclipsed on that day by Aston Villa’s Anwar El Ghazi, who scored 16 points in FPL as his side beat West Brom 3-0 – enough for him to take home the star player award in FI, which involved a massive 14p per share.

If either player had been bought by an FI Trader, however, they would have earned them extra money again from In-Play Dividends.

These are handed out to Traders for every goal, assist and clean sheet etc that their players produce during the first 30 days of ownership.

That’s a great way of earning rewards during a really busy time such as Christmas in the Premier League.

In fact, festive investment in the English domestic game is a particularly good idea as many of the other major European leagues that FI also features for Dividend payouts are currently on their Christmas breaks.

A quick look at the last ten days of MMD awards backs this up.

Five star awards and six best forward wins have gone to Premier League players. Even more recently, the last four defender and goalkeeper payouts have involved England-based assets.

Timing, however, is everything.

One of the best performers over the festive period has been Arsenal midfielder Bukayo Saka, who has accrued an impressive 19 FPL points from the two post-Christmas matches alone.

That has helped his FI Share Price push up from a mid-December low of around 90p to a New Year peak around the £1.50 level.

He’s also produced solid In-Play Dividends from a goal and two assists in those two matches.

Positive coverage in the press also saw him fall just short of winning Media Dividends on Wednesday.

There should be plenty more starring roles for the up-and-coming winger on the pitch in the future – and some back-page headlines to go with it.


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826 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Pukki Party
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    I can see this being a tight game

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Nah pool win all the way

  2. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    No
    KDB
    Stones
    Son

    Taylor injured on 10 minutes

    Klich and Adams off on 57/59

    Got Son for a hit

    1. Podge
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      You have upset the gods

    2. ivantys
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Think I beat you with Taylor/Coufal/Lamptey/Son/Sterling/Welbeck/Burke

      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Ouch

        1. ivantys
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Guaita of all ppl carrying me lol

  3. Fudgy
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Score predictions?

    Newcastle 1 - 3 Liverpool

    1. Podge
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      1-5

    2. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      0-2

      1. Fudgy
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I would like this!

        1. Big boy Bowen
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Goals from Henderson and Gini (assisted by Firmino)

          1. Fudgy
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            no xD

          2. BenDavies
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Why do you not own Salah mate?

            1. Big boy Bowen
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 2 months ago

              Salah (VC), Kane (C)

              Just feels like it round off the gameweek in typical fashion

    3. The Wanton Trader
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      1-4

    4. BenDavies
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      0-5

    5. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      1-4

    6. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Newcastle 0 Liverpool > 1

    7. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      4-0 to pool

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

      0-4

    9. Runaway
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      2-5

    10. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      3-0 ncastle

  4. Party time
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Zambian witch doctor has done it.

      Good night y’all

    • Alisson WondHaaland
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Robbo hattrick pleaseeee

    • Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      https://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/519522/event/16

      League leader in one my leagues, all season without Salah, the luck.

      1. Bolivian Seaman
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        3,950 in the world without salah! impressive (or jammy)

        1. Salah’s Sonnet
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Mix of both I guess, luck a massive part though

      2. Fudgy
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Thats nothing compared to whats going on in my mini league. It's making me sick.

      3. FPL.team
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Or just proves that no-one is essential and that the word "essential" has always been stupid in FPL with so many routes to get points.

      4. Podge
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Many ways to skin a cat, why ever you’d want to do that.

      5. Fudgy
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        he had salah for a bit i just studied him. wasted his bench boost like a newb

        1. Salah’s Sonnet
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Ahhh did he? Haha noob indeed then:)

      6. jdp219
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Must be hitting captains when needed.

        1. Salah’s Sonnet
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Oh for sure, his luck has been incredible!

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

        Well I believe this season anyone could have done well by completely not owning at least one big hitter
        Salah in this case, must have utilized the cash smartly

      8. Pukki Party
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I was without him since gw7 and did surprisingly well

    • Lucackadoodledoo
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I suppose the whole WC gw 17 FH 18 and BB 19 isnt the best plan anymore?

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Yup, haven’t properly looked ahead yet anyway but barring maybe TC, I don’t think I’ll be playing any chips over the coming weeks if it continues

        1. Lucackadoodledoo
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Thinkin the same. Could seriously backfire

        2. Flynny
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          I have my bench boost squad in place for gw15 apart from a 2nd keeper.

          Still want to go through with it. But late decision

          1. Flynny
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Gw19

      2. BenDavies
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        not sure about those who WC in 17 but as a GW16 WC'er I'm still FH'ing in 18 but may not BB in 19 anymore.

        1. Lucackadoodledoo
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Yea i was gonna get all the dgw players and bb 19 too. TC salah probably worth a punt

        2. Dion D's Solo Shower
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          I'm contemplating WC'ing in GW16.
          Mind sharing your team?

      3. Bobby Digital
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        My FH18 plan hasn't changed. Building for GW17 still in progress.

      4. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Statements should not have question marks on the end of a sentence?
        But no.

        1. Lucackadoodledoo
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Thanks Ruperto 😉

          1. Rupert The Horse
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Xxxx

      5. FPL.team
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I'm doing it. Nothings changed for me.

    • Rash
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      On the plus side.. atleast kane and son will be well rested for Leeds match.

    • Footieboot
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      DCL, KDB, Son, Kane, Anguissa, Coufal, Stones, Dier.

      Safe to say this is my worst gameweek ever.

      1. BenDavies
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        join the club

      2. FPL.team
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I scored less in GW6 of this season than this week.

    • Stoic
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Bought Son and Kane in a -12

      1. Fudgy
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        oof

      2. BenDavies
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Doing a -12 during Christmas season AND covid is just plain lunacy

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

        Atleast the FPL towers should give 12 points back..

      4. Forza Papac
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Rough with the smooth contender

      5. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        My word

    • Bruce Lee
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Which Liverpool will turn up?

      The Liverpool vs Palace and Spurs

      The Liverpool vs Fulham and WBA

      1. ivantys
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        The pool vs spurs is an extremely lucky one

        1. Bruce Lee
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          I didn't know Jose plays fpl

          1. ivantys
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Did you even watch that game lol

            1. Bruce Lee
              • 5 Years
              3 years, 2 months ago

              you're not getting me with that weak bait

              1. ivantys
                • 3 Years
                3 years, 2 months ago

                Means you didn't watch then.

      2. BenDavies
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        the former

    • Nespinha
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Sticking with BB19 anyway. Pick two to remove until then:

      A) taylor
      B) grealish
      C) son
      D) martial

    • Forza Papac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Wouldn't be massively disappointed with a Robbo blank. It's one of those weeks where even a couple of appearance points will come in handy.

    • Bruce Lee
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      interested to see this phillips lad

      played for stuttgart on loan

      1. Supersonic Marv'
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        He's better than Rhys Williams in my opinion. From what I've seen.

      2. jdp219
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        He's had a couple appearances this season. Seems a pretty solid, no-nonsense defender (from what little I saw, at least).

    • Jindaljain
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Hattrick of Goals from Salah & Assists from Robertson..

      1. jdp219
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Already? 😉

    • Slim25
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Hi Gents,
      I've got 2 free transfers in the bank, what would be the best transfers to make to set up for the double gwk 19?

      Current team;
      Martinez,
      Stones, Coufal, Ayling
      Soucek, KDB, Bruno, Salah, Grealish,
      Kane, DCL
      (Button, Mitchell, Lewis, Brewster)

      Cheers!

      1. MGD
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        At least put up some suggestions to show that you have made some thinking yourself?

        A bit too much spoon feeding..

      2. ralfb
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Anyone who plays

    • Camino Aleatorio
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Newcastle should make this entertaining and uplifting to the nation by giving us an open game

      Even if they lose 8-2

      Who care if Salah scores 5 goals

      The nation needs the entertainment

    • Jindaljain
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Do we have Kane or Son captain here?

    • Hattrick Harry
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      So far weak display by pool

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Ahahahaha.

      2. Jindaljain
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I found captain kane

    • Jindaljain
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Halftime score 4-0

      1. Ibralicious
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Ban

    • have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      when did Pool become terrible? Losing here or draw at best

    • Dion D's Solo Shower
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      How does this team look for GW17?

      Pope
      Mitchell - Dier - Robbo
      Salah - Bruno - Son - Saka - Mahrez
      Bamford - Watkins

      Bench: Cancelo - Adams - Targett

      Considering doing a -4 for Mahrez --> Zaha as a 1 week punt. Hate having Mahrez in my team...
      Should I consider WC'ing even, to set myself up for GW18 & 19?

    • Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Williams sprint speed in Fifa?

      1. CheesyZoot
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        69

        1. Pukki Party
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Actually meant to ask phillips

          1. Pukki Party
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            51.

    • Homer21
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Robbos ankle!!

    • Footieboot
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Nat Phillips is terrible

    • Hattrick Harry
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      0-0 pool as bad as expected, castle winning in the end

    • Dion D's Solo Shower
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      How does this team look for GW17?

      Pope
      Mitchell - Dier - Robbo
      Salah - Bruno - Son - Saka - Mahrez
      Bamford - Watkins

      Bench: Cancelo - Adams - Targett

      Considering doing a -4 for Mahrez --> Zaha as a 1 week punt. Hate having Mahrez in my team really!
      Should I consider WC'ing even, to set myself up for GW18 & 19?

    • ralfb
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      What a weird gw / 56 points and green arrow

    • Boomerang V
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Is Che vs Mci likely to be postponed?

      Trying to decide if I’ll transfer kdb to Neto to protect my tv

    • Boomerang V
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Is Mitchell back to starting XI or just covering?