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The best Fantasy Bundesliga players for Matchday 7

The Bundesliga is back, and for those playing the Fantasy game, this weekly piece highlights who we think are the best players for the forthcoming Matchday.

The biggest change this week sees an injury doubt for Erling Haaland (17.7m), which keeps him out of his first Scout Squad of the season, while Köln, Freiburg and RB Leipzig look to have the best fixtures in Matchday 7. As a result, eight of their players make the final squad.

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GOALKEEPERS

MARK FLEKKEN (6.6m), PHILIPP PENTKE (1.0m)

Mark Flekken has 24 points over his last three games and 21 saves throughout the season so far, while unbeaten Freiburg have three Bundesliga clean sheets and have shut out their opponents in their last two games. Christian Streich’s team now visit a Hertha Berlin side whose last game was a 6-0 loss to RB Leipzig.

Philipp Pentke is in as the 1.0m sub goalkeeper once again.

DEFENDERS

NIKO GIESSELMANN (4.4m), CHRISTIAN GUNTER (12.1m), BENNO SCHMITZ (4.7m), JEREMIE FRIMPONG (7.4m), RAPHAEL GUERREIRO (14.6m)

Niko Giesselmann’s nine shots this season are joint-second only to Willi Orban (11.5m) amongst all defenders. The highest-scoring defender in Fantasy Bundesliga this season, Giesselmann is still only 4.4m and seems to be verging on fixture-proof. Despite having a tough visit to Mainz coming up, Giesselmann’s price still makes him a great option. 

Christian Gunter has managed double-digit hauls in all but one of his games this season and, as with Mark Flekken, has a great fixture against Hertha Berlin coming up as part of a solid defence. Gunter’s 18 crosses from open-play put him seventh among all players.

Köln’s Benno Schmitz has been brilliant so far this season. His 21 crosses from open-play ranks fourth in the league and he’s got two assists. Their opposition, Greuther Fürth, are rooted to the bottom of the table and have conceded the second-most goals in the league. Schmitz looks to be a great budget differential with a high upside. 

Jeremie Frimpong got 18 points in Leverkusen’s Matchday 6 win over Mainz and low-scoring Arminia Bielefeld now head to the BayArena. Frimpong has two assists and averages three points per match from duels. The young full-back is a great mid-priced option.

Last season’s second highest-scoring defender, Dortmund’s Raphael Guerreiro, has been in great form since returning from injury. He’s got double-digit hauls in three out of his last four games. Guerreiro has two Bundesliga goals under Marco Rose and will be key to their attack with Erling Haaland likely missing out again. 

MIDFIELDERS

CHRISTOPHER NKUNKU (14.9m), FLORIAN WIRTZ (12.0m), FLORIAN KAINZ (7.8m), VICENZO GRIFO (12.6m), JOSHUA KIMMICH (16.5m)

Christopher Nkunku is in the form of his life. He’s grabbed six goals and an assist in his last four games in all competitions and RBL have arguably the best fixture of the Matchday against a Bochum side struggling for form at either end of the pitch. Even when he doesn’t score, Nkunku’s underlying stats mean that he has both a high points floor and ceiling. One of the best options in Fantasy Bundesliga this week. 

Florian Wirtz has four back-to-back double-digit hauls and is showing no sign of stopping ahead of Leverkusen’s visit to Arminia Bielefeld. Wirtz’s four assists are the joint-most in the league and he’s also scored in his last four league games. 12.0m seems like a bargain price for the starlet.

Florian Kainz is back from suspension and has one of the best fixtures this week. A key part of Köln’s attack, both creatively and as a goalscorer, Kainz has two goals and an assist this season and is the best mid-priced option in midfield ahead of the visit of a hapless Greuther Fürth side. 

Freiburg’s Italian talisman Vicenzo Grifo got 13 points last time out against Augsburg and now faces a Hertha Berlin side with the worst defensive record in the league. On penalties and most set-pieces, Grifo is an expensive but reliable option with a great fixture. 

The highest-scoring midfielder in Fantasy Bundesliga and the highest-scoring player not called Robert Lewandowski (18.2m) or Erling Haaland, Joshua Kimmich has been in great form for Bayern. He faces an Eintracht Frankfurt side who’ve drawn their last four league games 1-1 and should be no match for Nagelsmann’s imperious Bayern side. He’s got three goals in his last two league games and is on most indirect set-pieces.

FORWARDS 

EMIL FORSBERG (11.5m), ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI (18.2m), ANTHONY MODESTE (7.4m)

RBL have one of the best fixtures this week and Emil Forsberg has been in good form coming into this game. Despite having not consistently started so far under Jesse Marsch, Forsberg should feature against Bochum and averages over nine points in games he’s started. He’s on penalties and should be able to take advantage of Bochum’s leaky defence. 

Robert Lewandowski continues to be essential in all forms of Fantasy Football, as he added his second UEFA Champions League brace of the season against Dynamo Kyiv on Wednesday. The Pole shockingly failed to get on the scoresheet against Greuther Fürth last time out, but no-one is betting against him adding to his tally against Frankfurt. Fixture-proof, in-form and on the best team in the league, don’t go without Robert. 

Köln’s Anthony Modeste has the third-most shots and the third-most goals in the Bundesliga this season, behind only Haaland and Lewandowski. The Frenchman has a brilliant fixture against hapless Greuther Fürth and should score big. 

696 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Hi....2fts and 1.5mitb....stuck on what to do here..

    A.....ayling and Ronaldo to rudiger and lukaku (c)

    B....ayling and jota to rudiger and raphinha

    Plan to wildcard in the break. But option A means I may not need to.... just think lukaku better captain than ron this week....

    Sanchez
    Shaw white livra (taa ayling)
    Salah greenwood jota benrahma (gilmour)
    Ronaldo (c) Antonio king

    Thanks

    1. Champione
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B

    2. aleksios
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Easy B.

    3. Il Capitano
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B

      1. Flynny
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers.....just massively lured in here bu the thought on lukaku captain v saints....

  2. Champione
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Guaita
    TAA* Rudiger Semedo James*
    Salah Raphinha Gray Gallagher
    Ronaldo Lukaku

    Steer Livramento Sissoko Richardson

    A) TAA + Richardson > Tierney + Antonio -4
    B) TAA + Sissoko > Cancelo + Saka -4
    C) Sissoko > ESR
    D) James > Azpi (means playing Livramento as well)

    1. aleksios
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A.

  3. muc1999
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    probably asked several times but play williams or livra?

    1. Hulk Smash
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Livra

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Livramento

    3. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      williams, southampton definitely gonna conceed.

    4. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Ooft. I’d go Livra

    5. muc1999
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      ha seems a tough one

  4. Saka Rice
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Azpiss or Rude?

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      alonso

      1. Saka Rice
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        How do you know Chilwell won't start?

        1. Salah’s Sonnet
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          becasue he hasn't started all season, and he was terrible even when replacing Alonso at half time.

    2. aleksios
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Rud

    3. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Rudiger

  5. trafalgarlaw
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    GTG ? 0FT 0.8ITB

    Sanchez
    Cancelo Alonso Marcal
    Salah Kovacic Gray Sarr
    Ronaldo Lukaku Antonio

    Foster White Gilmour Livramento

    1. aleksios
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      yeap.

  6. aleksios
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    a) TAA to Alonso- bench Marcal.
    b) a+ Marcal to Rudiger for a hit- bench Gallagher.

    Thanks guys.

    1. trafalgarlaw
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A

    2. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Any chance of keeping TAA? I fear if he doesn't drop and you sell it'll be a pain buying him back at .1 extra. Plus not sure Alonso is the best pick this week after his HT benching midweek

      1. aleksios
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Rudi then?No CHE cover at all.

        1. Thomas Magnum
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Rudi a good pick yes. Ultimately whether Alonso starts or not is anyone's guess, my assumption is he doesn't but that is just based off midweek so if you're feeling punty then Alonso upside is great and a fun punt but can't go wrong with Rudi

          1. aleksios
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            thanks man.

  7. Thomas Magnum
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Is Tarkowski/Mee the best 1 week punt in defense? Have White so not keen on Tierney, and also have Semedo. I have up to 5.1 to spend

    1. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Lawton good punt … better underlying BPS … the two centre halves are of course good one week punts too.

      1. aleksios
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        +1

      2. Thomas Magnum
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Lowton is a decent pick actually, allows up to 6.2 for a mid punt who I was originally leaning on Klich as one of the centre halves allowed for up to only 5.6 and I don't have raph

        1. Eh, just one more thing ...
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Better options … that extra 0.6 opens the mids up a bit

  8. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    The team which I plan on having by GW9 after toying around the past week. I just do not feel like following the crowd and I am actually enjoying this FPL season so far by not being template.

    Alisson Foster
    Cancelo TAA Cresswell / Cash Duffy
    Salah Gray Benny Doucoure / Gallagher
    Antonio Vardy DCL

    So triple LFC, EVE and WH.

    May also be a bit bench heavy but will cover nicely for no shows and short term injuries as well as avoiding hits.

    Middle priced midfielders are also smelly feet at this point so I will keep on going the route of value for money.

    1. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I like it, my only fear is that with WHU's upcoming fixtures being as they are you'll be relying solely on attacking points from Cress

  9. Bonus magnet
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Is this too sideways

    TAA-> Marcal
    Jimenez -> Lukaku

    1. Champione
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      TAA > another def only imo

    2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Marcal's days are numbered

  10. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Hmm team picks have Alonso and Shaw starting. I could just do Ayling >> Alonso to leave this? Then roll the second FT. Hmmmmmmm

    Sanchez
    Alonso. Shaw*. White
    Salah. Jota. Raph. Sarr
    Ronaldo. Antonio. ASM
    (Foster, Gilmour, Livramento, TAA*)

    1. _figu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      At worst you have White + Livra starting.

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Risky with only 2 defenders when I have 2FTs?

        1. _figu
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Alonso super tempting but you cant afford to do it with Shaw TAA and Livra vs Che. I'd just get Rudiger in. You can always get Alonso/James later of you are not planning on getting City def.

          Also like Rudi + Cancelo combo lot More than Dias Alonso

          1. RAFA THE GAFFA
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            What about this mate?

            Ayling+Shaw+Jota >> Rudi+Cancelo+Saka (-4)?

  11. Bonus magnet
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Choose 1
    Azpi
    Alonso
    Rudiger

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Rudiger

    2. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Rudiger

    3. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Alonso

      1. Saka Rice
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        What if your defense is Rudiger White and Shaw*. Would you do Shaw to Alonso for a hit?

        1. Eh, just one more thing ...
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Not for a hit … especially with the possibility he doesn’t start …

  12. Saka Rice
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Best chelsea defender for just this gameweek? I want to say Alonso but I'm worried Chilwell could start

    1. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      If you have back up I say you 1 week punt proper and chase the best possible upside and go Alonso.

    2. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      hasn't started all season

    3. _figu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Depends on your bench cover.

      1. Saka Rice
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        0 bench cover

        1. _figu
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Rudiger

          1. Eh, just one more thing ...
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Yup … zero bench, Alonso too big a risk … Rudiger it is

            1. Salah’s Sonnet
              • 12 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              still Alonso

              1. Eh, just one more thing ...
                • 12 Years
                2 years, 5 months ago

                Loves living on the edge does the sonnet lad. He who dares Salah, he who dares …

  13. NJ MetroStars
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    this is my first year doing FPL. im an American who has been playing American fantasy sports for 25 years. currently 96,701 overall. absolutely loving it. and i have to say, having played American fantasy sports for all that time, the fpl format (much like the European pyramid format) is vastly superior to anything over here

    1. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Glad your enjoying it NJ and your rank after 6 weeks is great. Good luck.

  14. Winston.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    A. Rudiger + Cancelo + Dias or
    B. Rudiger + Cancelo + Alonso ?

    In B Alonso could be switched to James later, if necessary.

    1. _figu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Dias

    2. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A

  15. Siva Mohan
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Cancelo or Dias?

    1. _figu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Cancelo

    2. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Cancelo

    3. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Cancelo better for now Dias slightly better longer term imo

    4. Siva Mohan
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      cheers all

  16. _figu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Can I get help to solve this mess, please.

    Ramsdale
    TAA* Semedo White
    Salah Jota Sarr Gray
    Ronaldo Antonio Bamford*

    4.0 Digne Sissoko Livramenko

    1 FT, 1.3 ITB

    A) TAA, Bamford to Rudiger Vardy
    B) Lukaku 4.5
    C) Digne Bamford to Rudiger Jimenez

    Any ideas appreciated

    1. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      C, B may sound the best to get the two big forwards but I think going into an IB with only 2 playing bench options and 1FT may lead to another hit. And A I'm not a big fan of as if TAA if back for Watford game you'll likely want him back, plus I presume it leaves a little itb so Jimenez can become say DCL or something down the line

      1. _figu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks for the in depth answer. With C, I have funds to do Semedo to City def next week, then Ronaldo to Lukaku in 9.

        1. Thomas Magnum
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Yeah I like the sound of that, I think City defender will be near essential soon, just worry that Jota will need to be dealt after the IB as if Firmino isn't playing for Brazil but Jota is for Portugal he'll be benched which may sway your plans but on paper that sounds good

  17. Coaly
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Help. Really stuck on what do to with 2FT

    a) Bamford Jota TAA to Lukaku ESR Alonso -4
    b) Bamford Omobamidele to Watkins White
    c) B + Ronaldo to Lukaku -4

    Don’t want to lose TAA, but want 2 more Chelsea

    1. _figu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Do you have funds for Saka Rudiger in A?

      1. Coaly
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        No. Exact money for ESR

      2. Coaly
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        And already have Rudiger

        1. _figu
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          If you play by numbers, C is horrendous.

          Personally wouldnt risk Alonso after his last 2 and Chillwell lurking.

    2. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Any way to bring in say Jota to Havertz/Mount then bring in a Chelsea defender as well?

      1. Coaly
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Yes but would have to get rid of Ronaldo and keep injured Bamford and TAA

        1. Thomas Magnum
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Maybe just Jota out and take a punt on a Chelsea mid as replacement and hope that Southampton score then worry about bringing in chelsea defender over IB and once you hear more news on TAA

  18. Brunsvigeren
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Had a good GW6, any ideas for improvements here?

    0.8 ITB, already did Shaw -> Rúdiger, 1 FT left


    Duffy - Rudiger - Digne
    Salah - Jota - Greenwood - Gray - Sarr
    Lukaku - Antonio

    Steer, Ayling, TAA, Richardsson

    Thinking of Greenwood to Raphina, Or should I get rid of Ayling? Been injuried since I got him :/

  19. Bennyboy1907
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Best Chelsea defender after Rudiger

    1. Stupendous
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Chilwell

      1. Eh, just one more thing ...
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Evil lol

    2. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Mendy 😉

    3. Carefree Crew
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Azpi for certainty of starts. Plays RWB & RCH & Reece is out which increases his likelihood further.

      Got subbed mid week too. Fully expect him to play tomorrow.

      Also club captain mate.

  20. NJ MetroStars
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    G: sanchez, steele
    D: taa, rudiger, semedo, tierney, livramento
    MF: salah, raphina, jota, sarr, gray
    F: ronaldo, antonio, pukki

    whats the concensus with jota? i feel like holding him is a stronger move than selling at least for this week unless pressed for a starter. firminho back sure, but whos to say he doesnt re-aggravate? plus already had to transfer james for rudiger this week so out of free moves and not taking a hit.

    1. _figu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Keeping for now. Other priorities, would sell for Raphinha If I'd have a transfer available. Hoping he starta Watford as Mane might miss it. Seee up.

  21. smix
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Play Gallagher or Saint Max?

    1. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      ASM … only just … and small margins tipped by Gallagher looking like he’s losing some of his set piece duties.

  22. jackruet
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Shaw cs, assist coming while Chelsea Will concede

    1. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Clean sheet in that he doesn’t poo the bed and assist in that he places the take away order for his family tomorrow you mean?

      1. jackruet
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Thats how fpl works

    2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Telles will probably play after that goal midweek anyways, no sense in rushing Shaw back & taking a risk

    3. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      simply aint gonna happen

      1. jackruet
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Lol.

  23. smix
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    The best option for 3rd striker ?
    A. Saint Max
    B. Jimenez
    C. Wood
    D. Watkins

    1. _figu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      More info needed

  24. FR1$KY
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Jota, King -> ESR, Lukaku for -8 hit. Worth it?

    1. FR1$KY
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      G: Sanchez, Foster
      D: Rudiger, White, Marcal, Shaw, Ayling
      M: Salah, Rapinha, Benrahma, Jota, Brownhill
      F: Antonio, Ronaldo, King

      Did a free transfer already from TAA to Rudiger.

    2. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      No .. not for me … too big a hit.

  25. smix
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Gallagher or Gray on a WC ?

    1. _figu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I'd happily swap Gray to Gallagher If I could

    2. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Gallagher…. If it had to be Everton I’d prefer Doucoure

      1. Thomas Magnum
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        This, I own Doucoure, and am a happy owner as is but personally I wouldn't be as confident going with an Everton mid until DCL/Rich are back. It's basically goal or bust right now

  26. Siva Mohan
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    on WC .. Lukaku or CR7?

    1. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Lukaku

  27. smix
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    How’s this WC draft ?

    Ramsdale
    Rudiger Azpi Mee
    Salah Raphina Saka Benrahma
    Lukaku(c) Antonio ASM
    Foster Gallagher Cancelo Livramento

    1. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      It's nice, no real obvious flaws, only thing maybe is if Mee will just be sent to the bench after this week maybe downgrade him to Lowton/Taylor and bank or spread the extra cash

    2. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      needs Ronaldo, and possibly Alonso instaed of Azpi as you have decent cover on bench

  28. sentz05
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Sanchez out for Ramsdale or roll 1FT?