Hall of Fame

World’s best FPL manager Fábio Borges speaks as we honour Hall of Fame greats

We hear from arguably the world’s greatest Fantasy Premier League (FPL) manager, Fábio Borges, as we launch our Hall of Fame roll of honour.

Here at Fantasy Football Scout, we believe it is important to acknowledge the best of the best when it comes to FPL.

This means that every year, we will toast the top five managers in our prestigious Career Hall of Fame.

The managers who can break into the top five will be immortalised on our Hall of Fame page.

You can check your own position in the Hall of Fame by becoming a Fantasy Football Scout Member and joining either of our two FPL mini-leagues.

Our Live Hall of Fame, which is updated throughout the season, had its first refresh for 2021/22 over the international break and you’ll be able to see all the correct new IDs attached to the managers in question.

And where better to start our mini-profiles of the elite managers than with Fábio Borges, our Hall of Fame number one who can boast of six top 5k finishes in a row.

You can read a more detailed interview with Fábio here.

Hall of Fame Career #1-#5 12
How do you generally approach FPL? What is your main strategy/style?

Fábio: I am definitely a stats-oriented manager. I do watch one or two matches every weekend but it is basically impossible to remember every small detail of every game and stats basically do that for me.

Regarding hits, it is very rare that I take them outside of Double Gameweeks. I like to plan ahead very carefully and since I am a very patient manager, unless there is an injury crisis, I like to stick to my guns.

What is your best FPL moment?

Fábio: When I captained Charlie Austin for a hat-trick in my first season playing. I was a casual player before but I enjoyed the thrill of a captaincy haul so much that I started taking the game much more seriously after that moment.

What are your top tips for securing a good finish?

Fábio: 1) Fixtures over form. We never know when a good period of form starts and when it ends so I think it is better to mainly focus on long-term stats since they give you a better view of what each player can deliver on average. Fixtures, on the other hand, are very important, since on average, every player does better in easier fixtures.

2) Transfers are precious. Don’t sell a player just because he blanked and someone else scored a hat-trick. Always try to buy reliable players that you feel confident having for at least four Gameweeks, even if they blank in the first three. By picking set-and-forget options and sticking with them through bad times, you can use your precious transfers on weaker spots in your team without having to take too many hits.

3) Be aware that luck is a massive factor in this game. Just because you had a bad Gameweek doesn’t necessarily mean that you made bad decisions. At the same time, just because your captain hauled, it doesn’t mean you made a good decision either. Always analyse your decisions with a critical eye but without being too harsh on yourself. After all, most factors in every football match are out of your control and happenstance plays a huge part in your team’s points in a single Gameweek.

What stats do you pay most attention to? What is your favourite tool in the Premium Members Area?

Fábio: I mainly focus on expected goals (xG) these days since I believe it is by far the most useful stat (assuming the model is reliable). I usually prioritise long-term stats since there is a lot of variance/luck in smaller samples.

JOIN Fábio IN BECOMING A SCOUT MEMBER HERE

Az <p>One half of the FPL BlackBox YouTube series with Mark Sutherns.</p><p>Former Membership Strategy Manager for FFS&nbsp;</p> Follow them on Twitter

1,060 Comments Post a Comment
  1. AlpoShearer
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Which one?
    A. Sarr
    B. Traore
    C. Gray
    D. Gallagher
    Own Semedo and Jiminez

    1. noahzark22
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Doucore

      1. Khark
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        +1

        1. Boberella
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          +2

    2. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A

    3. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      The Duke

    4. AlpoShearer
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Cheers all!

    5. Amartey Partey
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      C

    6. LarryDuff
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      D if feeling punty

  2. Cheeto__Bandito
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Everyone is ignoring Ronaldo captain this week and I love it

    1. noahzark22
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Maybe

    2. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      depends on West Ham Europa game, how much they rotate, etc

  3. noahzark22
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Pro advice, don't do a transfer this week

    1. Khark
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Advice respectfully rejected.

      Burn tranny burn!

    2. FPL Theorist
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Why this week specifically?

    3. LarryDuff
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Where do you get the pro from?

  4. Boberella
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Hi all, quick poll - appreciate any thoughts on this one please:

    For the next 2 GWs, because if I go A, it will become B in GW7:
    A) Vardy (Bha, Bur) + Hwang
    B) Lukaku (Tot, Mci) + Dennis

    Just have a feeling Vardy could outscore Lukaku next 2.

    Thoughts?

    1. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A looks very nice not going to lie. Might as well get Dennis now if you're just going to bench Hwang?

      1. Boberella
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah, could do that. I would actually play Hwang this week I think (between him and Sissoko)
        A potential issue is I have 0.9ITB, so can only afford the B move now. If Lukaku goes up again I'll be priced out

        1. Kane Train
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Hwang won’t start

          1. Boberella
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Agree won't start, but could come on and get something?

  5. Scholes Out For Summer
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    DCL and Antonio situation is really annoying, narrowed it down to these options:

    1) DCL --> Bamford, play Omobamidele or Allan
    2) DCL + Antonio --> Jesus + St.Max (-4)
    3) DCL + Greenwood --> Jesus + Raphinha/Doucoure/Saka/Gray (-4)

    Going dullard number 1 is probably the right move right? Really tempted by a punt on Jesus and getting Lukaku for him later on

    1. Hinchcliffe Thumper
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Just bench Antonio and move DCL.

      1. Scholes Out For Summer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        just think jesus against the Saints could be a big score

    2. Boberella
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I don't mind the Jesus punt for a week, but prob not for a hit, so 1 is probably the safest and play Allan

    3. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Do the Bamford move. It's boring but correct.

      I also toyed with all the fun options like:

      Jesus
      Auba + Pukki
      Vardy + Dennis

      And in the end, Bamford is cleanest and you can keep Antonio.

      1. Scholes Out For Summer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        yeah it just makes too much sense doesnt it

        Now the dilemma is do we wait tonight or just pull trigger now

        1. Khark
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          wait. press conference for leeds newcastle should be tomorrow so we will know on bamford

          1. Scholes Out For Summer
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            team value so precious early on though especially this season

    4. ZimZalabim
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      are you considering Jimi ?

      1. Scholes Out For Summer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Already have traore and dont want to double up on a team that seems to be allergic to scoring goals in normal ways lol

        1. ZimZalabim
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          I hve a similar concern with bamford I have Raph already and im not sure on the double up, bamford seems in better form than Jimi but Wolves are creating more, so im wondering if I shd double up or go for Jimi or maybe Rich.

          If you dint have Traore would you get Jimi over the other options ?

          1. Scholes Out For Summer
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Id still go Bamford over Jimi honestly. Better stats and better eye test

            I think a double up is fine for Leeds given that they have such good fixtures. Fixtures create form in the end right?

            1. ZimZalabim
              • 7 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Haven't really seen enough of either to say about the eye test but bamford has seemed better overall and has at least scored, plus with jimi coming back after such a long lay off might take a while still to get back up and running.

              On the fixtures point, I think Wolves have as good fixtures so maybe fixtures creating form would apply equally to both. Still not sure who to pick but I suppose as of now bamford would be ahead of Jimi

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

    Tsim, Bruno, Ings to:

    A) Marcal, Jota, Ronaldo
    B) Semedo, Torres, Ronaldo
    C) R James, Jota, Lukaku

    Or any other combination?

    1. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      c

    2. Boberella
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      All good options. Probably prefer Ronaldo over Lukaku next couple though, so toss a coin between A & B. I'd go B marginally.

    3. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A

    4. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B

    5. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A

      1. Scholes Out For Summer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Then Jota + Ronaldo --> Mount + Lukaku

    6. jonnybhoy
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A

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

      Thanks everyone!

  7. MikeLowrey
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Best Sub 8.0 mid for short term

    A) Torres
    B) Greenwood
    C) Jota (-4 to drop Tsimikas)

    Moving on DCL & Bruno for Ronaldo and one of the above. Most likely WC in GW7

    1. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B

    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Greenwood

    3. Boberella
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Greenwood

    4. Carlton P
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B

  8. FPL Theorist
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    People debating between a GW7 vs GW8 WC, what are you currently thinking will sway your decision?

    1. Carlton P
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I think gw8 is better. Just played mine now though as I can get to what I wanted gw8 with 3 transfers anyway

      1. FPL Theorist
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah, I wish I felt I could get to what I really wanted. I can get to 2 Chelsea players, but have other players I would just rather get rid of but not really worth a transfer (e.g. Bachmann, Ayling, maybe Benrahma). I could muddle along with them, but at some point I just prefer not to.

        1. Carlton P
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          I had Tsim, ayling, Ben, greenwood, Torres , Antonio
          Not big problems but they’ll be rotated soon enough and wanted wolves, city, chelsea defensive coverage

    2. Carlton P
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Gw7 chelsea fixture swing, possibly Utd players out
      Gw8 city fixture swing, possibly Utd players out
      Antonio + Benrahma play BRE gw7 so people probably holding for that fixture too

  9. Eastman
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    A. Ronaldo / Torres - 4
    B. Lukaku / Greenwood -4
    C. Keep Ings/ Bruno (save transfer)

    1. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A

      1. Carlton P
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        B

    2. LarryDuff
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B

  10. Gandalf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Narrowed it down to the following options. Which looks best going forward? (not planning to wc anytime soon)

    A. Roll FT (starting Bruno and one of Brownhill/Livramento

    B: Antonio + Bruno > Lukaku + Raphinha -4

    Team is
    Sanchez 4.5
    TAA Shaw Coufal Marcal Livramento
    Salah Bruno Benrahma Gray Brownhill
    Ronaldo Antonio 4.5

    1. jonnybhoy
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B

  11. jonnybhoy
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Which one?

    A) Antonio to Jiminez for -4pts
    B) Play Bissouma and bench Antonio

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B

    2. Carlton P
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B

    3. LarryDuff
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B

  12. Carlton P
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    City assets gw8,9 + 10
    BUR,bri,CRY
    A) Dias + 1.1
    B) Torres

    1. JonSnow
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B. Higher ceiling with torres and other teams like with good defensive fixtures in that period.

  13. JONALDINHO
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Can i join the top 1k hof league if I’m in the top 1k on the live hof? My name doesn’t appear in the career one

  14. FPL Theorist
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Does VVD rest in UCL imply it's likely Matip's turn to rest against Palace?

    1. ZimZalabim
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Maybe but Matip did get a rest over the IB and VVD played all Hollands games and they both will get the league cup game off so its possible but not likely imo

    2. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      There is a chance that he is rested as his body in the past couldn't cope with 3 games in a week.

    3. LarryDuff
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      If Jomez if fit its tricky. Either could play along VVD but Matips place to lose or get injured

    4. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Don't tell me this I'm already missing Antonio and probably Llorente, don't fancy having to rely on both Allan and Livramento this week

    5. FPL Theorist
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Cheers all.

      Get a Wolves defender instead (max 5.0)?

  15. JonSnow
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Need a bit of help with the following. 2.4itb
    A) Obafemi > Dennis
    B) Brownhill > Sarr/Gray
    C) Ings + Obafemi > Jimi + Dennis (-4)
    D) Ings + Brownhill > Jimi + Sarr (-4)
    E) Ings + Brownhill > Jimi + Gray (-4)
    Jiminez & Bamford interchangeable but already own Raph & Ayling so leaning toward Raul.
    Thanks in advance!

    1. LarryDuff
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      D

  16. Corona is not good 4 U
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    A) Toney -> Saint Maximin for free
    B) save

    Thank you!

    1. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A could work out, he has been flying under the radar in this forum

      1. LarryDuff
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        He's been flying nowhere in real points

        1. Pep's Money Laundry
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Have a look again, the best sub 7.5m currently. He has the leaky Leeds defence next plus Watford after that.

          I'm not expecting huge points from him but he is the best of the bargain basement strikers on current form

    2. LarryDuff
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B

    3. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B

  17. De Gea is GOAT
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Best 5m midfielder out there guys.

    Kovacic
    Murphy

    Yes sad times indeed.

    1. LarryDuff
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Not worth the .5

    2. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Sissoko

      1. De Gea is GOAT
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Not a bad shout that. Currently have ESR. Should i just risk it and play him?

  18. tc93
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Still captain salah after he played last night?

    1. LarryDuff
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      He's a pro player and the pool can't afford to rest him with how competitive the league is. He's also extremely fit and not overly injury prone

    2. JonSnow
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yes, early on in the season he won't be getting rested you would assume.

    3. JONALDINHO
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Who would he be dropped for?

    4. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Salah will play Saturday imo

    5. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      what are the other choices ? and have they played midweek too ?

  19. Ibralicious
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Which ones the better defensive combination?

    A) Marçal + White + Duffy
    B) Tierney + Duffy + Livramento

    Cheers!

    1. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A) cause of Wol instead of Sout def

  20. Threat Level Midnight
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Someone convince me to not do Antonio>Bamford for free...

    1. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Debating that myself. Want to keep Antonio but Leeds fixtures look great. Depends on the rest of your attack or if you can have Raph as Lee cover.

      1. Threat Level Midnight
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Exactly where I am at. I fully believe Antonio is the better player. But Bam is due, fixtures are immaculate for a good bit of time, and his underlying numbers are pretty good.

        I feel like I am trying to convince myself out of it. Ha

    2. GREEN JUMPERS
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Bamford might have a sore hammy, we could learn more before the weekend. Antonio playing Leeds defense soon, then Brentford at home

      1. Threat Level Midnight
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Yes I heard the recording. Personally dont think it is a worry but will wait if I do it.

        1. OneArseneWenger32
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          It’s simple. Get bamford for Antonio if you don’t have Ralph to cover Leeds..bench Antonio otherwise

  21. iL PiStOlErO
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Sanchez Steele
    TAA Shaw Coufal White Livra
    Salah Bruno Mahrez Maddison Bisso
    Antonio Ings Scarlett

    0itb, 2ft

    Would love to get Kaku and ideally keep Antonio on bench but have more options. All for -4.

    Choose one:
    A) Bruno+Maddison+Ings to Pogba+Raph+Kaku
    B) Bruno+Antonio+Ings to Pogba+Kaku+Bambford
    C) Mahrez+Madders+Ings to some 4.5mid+Torres+Kaku (no Leeds but keeping Bruno)

    1. Threat Level Midnight
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Mahrez/Madders/Ings>Lukaku/Sarr/Traore?

      1. iL PiStOlErO
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Would love that but have only 4.8 for other mid.

        1. Threat Level Midnight
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Wow, my math was shocking there.

      2. iL PiStOlErO
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Sorry, read your answer wrong...thats is an interesting option yes.

        1. Threat Level Midnight
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Not a huge fan of Traore personally, just an option. How much would you have ITB for the 3rd mid with Kaku/Sarr/???

          1. iL PiStOlErO
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Me neither. Think that he is too unrelieable. I have 6.0 for that third mid and ideally would love some lee cover but not much options...

  22. the dom 1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    *Gonna roll my FT this GW and have 2FT's GW6....

    G2G?

    Sanchez
    Shaw, Coady, TAA, Williams
    Salah, Greenwood, Gray, Jota
    Jiminez, Ronaldo

    Stelle, Allan, Duffy, Antonio

    0.7itb

    Cheers

    1. OptimusBlack
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Cheers good team

      1. the dom 1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks mate

  23. Kane Train
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Which one?

    A)
    Sanchez
    TAA / B.Williams / Shaw / Marcal
    Salah / Jota / Greenwood / Gray
    Ronaldo / Lukaku

    B)
    Sanchez
    TAA / Rudiger / Marcal
    Salah / Raphinha / Jota / Gray
    Ronaldo / Pukki / Lukaku

    1. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B

    2. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B but someone other than Pukki

    3. Carlton P
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B, Jota + pukki > James/Cancelo + Bamford/Jimenez

  24. bso
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    If a player gets a red card in champions league, does he sit out the next game? I don't see my player being marked as not playing next round?
    Thanks

    1. FPL Theorist
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      The next CL game. CL cards don't affect domestic competitions and vice versa.

  25. bso
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    I mean does he sit out the next game in champions league. Not referring to any other competition.

  26. Bank$y
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    For those who were in my #
    fantasy league for Euro 2020, I have relaunched the #SuperDuperLeague for UCL. All welcome. League code: 73FNRU1G01

    I finished outside the top 50 in my own Euro league but currently #1 in my UCL one… come sort that out!

  27. Letsgo!
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Sanchez
    Taa tierney james
    Salah pogba townsend traore raphinha
    Auba luk

    Subs steele dennis veltman livra

    Gtg?

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yup

  28. FPL Bond @ Twitter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Is Toney likely to fall again today?

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      http://www.fplstatistics.co.uk/

      Minus 100.3 at the moment, but not much longer to survive

  29. Gandalf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Who to start:
    A. Brownhill (ARS)
    B. Livramento (mci)

    Not ideal but can’t afford Antonio > Bamford, and not convinced Antonio + Bruno > Lukaku + Raphinha is worth a -4

    1. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A just in case Southampton get thumped

  30. Patty
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    What’s the best option here?
    A. Benhrama > Raphinha
    B. Antonio > Bamford/Jimenez
    C. Benhrama, Tsimikas > 4.4, TAA -4

    Worth also keeping in mind that I am WCing in 2-3 weeks.
    Also not sure if Tsimikas has a chance of starting this weekend.