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How the world’s leading FPL managers are faring in Double Gameweek 23

Using LiveFPL’s array of tools, we look at the squad make-ups and chip usage of the world’s leading Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers.

We will examine the 1,000 names in LiveFPL’s ‘Legendary Managers’ list – the historic cream of the crop, much like our own Hall of Fame – but chiefly those in the top 10k in the current overall rankings.

Between the two groups (where there will of course be some overlap), these are the managers who can offer us a better gauge of FPL ownership and chip strategy, as opposed to the overall figures that are skewed by the growing number of untouched ‘ghost teams’.

There is heaps of useful information beyond overall and top 10k figures on the LiveFPL site, of course, such as ownership stats for different rank tiers – as seen in the graphics below:

TOP 10K AND ‘ELITE’ MANAGERS: GAMEWEEK 23 CAPTAINCY

Got the captaincy blues after Friday’s debacle at Vicarage Road? Don’t worry, you’re not alone.

Around 85% of managers in the top 10k handed the armband to a Watford player, with over 45% backing Emmanuel Dennis (£6.2m). The Hornets striker, as we know, will now be suspended for the clash with Burnley in a fortnight’s time, leaving his captainers stuck on a minus score for Double Gameweek 23.

The ‘elite’ managers had a similar time of it, although there was more of an even split between Dennis and Joshua King (£5.9m), who at least has a chance at adding to his paltry Gameweek score when facing the Clarets in early February.

Captaincy Stats for the 1,000 ‘Legendary Managers’ in Gameweek 23

TOP 10K: CHIP USAGE

There were precious few chips deployed within the top 10k this weekend, with the Wildcard being the most used – but even then, we’re only talking about just over 1% of the managers studied.

The Wildcard template has had mixed results in Gameweek 23 so far, with Kevin De Bruyne (£12.2m) and Lucas Digne (£5.0m) delivering the goods but the front three and Raphinha (£6.6m) all blanking.

Ignoring the first Wildcard, not far off 45% of the top 10k have still yet to use a single chip heading into Gameweek 23.

Around 14% of these leading bosses have cashed in at least two of their chips, however, as we approach a time of the season when blanks and doubles will ramp up a gear.

TOP 10K AND ‘ELITE’ MANAGERS: TEMPLATE SQUAD

There were two changes to the top 10k template from Gameweek 22.

In defence, Vladimir Coufal (£4.7m) comes in for Sergio Reguilon (£5.4m), although that’s as much to do with the sales for the Spaniard than it is a rush for the West Ham full-back’s services.

King is also a ‘new entry’ at the expense of Cristiano Ronaldo (£12.5m).

Ownership Stats for the 1,000 ‘Legendary Managers’ in Gameweek 23

Of the historically great managers, we can see from the effective ownership (EO) figures that many played Ben Foster (£4.1m) and benched David de Gea (£5.2m); we’ll see if that decision comes back to irk them at Turf Moor in a fortnight, with Foster expected to be fit.

King having an EO in excess of 100% means that ‘legendary’ owners of the Norwegian who didn’t captain him will be worse off if he does well against Sean Dyche’s troops.

Ronaldo’s EO dropped from 130% in Gameweek 22 to under 45% this time around, meanwhile.

TOP 10K: AVERAGE NUMBER OF PLAYERS OWNED PER TEAM FOR GAMEWEEK 24

There won’t be a ‘double’ in Gameweek 24 but we do know that two teams, Chelsea and Brighton, will blank.

The average top 10k manager owns an average of 1.16 players from these clubs combined, so getting out a playing XI shouldn’t pose too much of a problem for most.

As for the returning Mohamed Salah (£12.7m), just over 9% of the top 10k have retained his services over the Africa Cup of Nations, so will welcome back the Egyptian in Gameweek 24 while the rest of us are scrambling to reacquire him.

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290 Comments Post a Comment
  1. OLD Rafiki
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    maupay let's goooo

  2. HurriKane
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone know what happened with Lamptey gametime all of a sudden?

    Before i got him he started 7 out of the previous 8 pl ganes

    After I got him benched 3 out of the next 4 games.

    Really surprising since he's playing really well.

    1. Salan
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Risk-prone and utilize his speed against tired legs.

    2. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      His minutes are being managed because of a groin problem. Lightning quick but would be a better FPL pick with better strikers to assist.

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

    I need a Maddison masterclass today. 20 points or more from him.

    1. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I’ll take a goal

      1. El Presidente
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        I'll take a clean sheet point

        1. THFC4LIFE
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          That kind of week tbf

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

        A maddison goal + clean sheet is worth 8/9 points

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

      If he does that I'll find it hard to sell him for Salah as planned.

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

        I'm not gonna sell Maddison. 4 great games in hand and I have a strong squad. Gonna try my best to get rid of someone else.

        Probably Bernardo or Gray.

  4. The Polymath
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Surely moves can't be made until we know of any possible double game week matches in GW 24?

    1. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Dude we're 16 days away from the deadline...

      1. The Polymath
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Of course no double in GW 24.

    2. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Of course, won’t make any moves until deadline day

    3. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Exactly. Won't stop plenty making moves because of 'price changes'.

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

    Let's go Jota, TAA, White and Maddison!

    1. Rohirrims
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Similar just have Ramsdale instead of White. Also Tomi no show means get Digne 12 pointer of my bench

  6. FPL Brains
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    I'm looking at a -12 to get to this team, which would probably be my wildcard team. Worth the hit or use a WC?

    Ederson
    TAA - Cancelo - Digne
    Salah - KDB - Bowen - Martinelli
    Kane - Antonio - Broja

    Foster - Ramsey - Dalot - Tierney

    1. Kun Tozser
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      What else would you change on a wildcard?

      Can you drop the -12 over a couple of weeks?

      1. FPL Brains
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Its more trying to get Salah back in whilst keeping Kane/KDB. If Egypt get knocked out by Ivory Coast

    2. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      You must have insane team value
      That team looks amazing and I'm 2.2m short of it!

      1. FPL Brains
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Team val is 108.0 however I'm 306k rank so nothing to shout about.

    3. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      What's your team now?

      1. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Sorry, sceptic here. I don't think that squad is feasible.

        1. FPL Brains
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          I'm not sure how I could prove it to you without triggering it and sharing the team link.

          My team is 162091 but obviously in selling players some value will be lost.

      2. FPL Brains
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Current team is;

        Ederson
        TAA - Cancelo - Tierney
        KDB - Bowen - Martinelli - Maddison - Jota
        Kane - Dennis

        Foster - Antonio - Dalot - Cash

      3. FPL Brains
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Current team is;
        Replied in the wrong section;

        Ederson
        TAA - Cancelo - Tierney
        KDB - Bowen - Martinelli - Maddison - Jota
        Kane - Dennis

        Foster - Antonio - Dalot - Cash

    4. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Damn bro my team value is high too but I'm 1.2m off getting that.

    5. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      How's the weather in French Polynesia?!

      Looks like your upheaving a good team for Salah, not worth 12 points or a WC. Could miss starting next GW as league is done Inter game is priority. De Bruyne to Salah for FT.

      1. FPL Brains
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Haha, currently in West London where its pretty grey to be fair!

        Have a look at the BetBhav League I'm in. I'm trying to overhaul the guy who is winning so wanted to utilise my team value to catch him.

  7. OverTinker
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Time to hide behind Sofa - many in ML owns Jota and Maddison. My differentials of Bruno and Foden didn't work.

    1. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      No Jota here too - not nice with 94% EO!

  8. sandman58
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Right .... So who are the "must have's" on a Wildcard???

    1. sandman58
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I'm lost with these potential DGW's coming up

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

      want to know the same. But atleast we are sure that we can easily retain TAA, Cancelo and Salah.

      1. sandman58
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        I would add Digne and one of Kane/Son to the list

        1. sandman58
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Digne is a 5.5 defender now at 5.0 playing for better team both in defence and attack.... absolute bargain I reckon
          DeGea TAA Cancelo Digne

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

            I have De Gea but I am not sure about going with him in WC

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

          only Digne for me

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

      Played mine this week. Really, other than Mo, Trent and Cancelo, I'd say none are 'must haves'. Some will go for CR7, Kane, Son, Kev, but can't have 'em all.

      1. sandman58
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        City having no extra games turns me off KDB

    4. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Cancelo, TAA, Salah, KDB

    5. Johnjo
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Bowen?

      1. sandman58
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah....good addition
        Watched him last few games
        He drifts into centre forward role while Antonio pulls wider

  9. The Mighty Hippo
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Edouard could be a good cheap striker option from gw24 onwards.

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

      I wouldn't say cheap but good mid priced option. Broja & Idah plus one interchangeable option might be the way to go

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

      Definitely. I'm going Broja though.

  10. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Delayed doing Luke Thomas to Digne until next GW, would love a CS to at least soften the blow!

    1. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Leicester don’t keep clean sheets

  11. C_G
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    TAA(C), Laca and White are my differentials this week. 42K OR

    wish me luck

  12. tiger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Score Predictions:

    Arsenal 2 - 0 Burnley

    Palace 1 - 2 Liverpool

    Leicester 1 - 1 Brighton

    Chelsea 2 - 1 Spurs

    What do you think?

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

      Arsenal Burnley: 2-0 Ramsdale Penalty save
      Palace x Liverpool: 0-2 Jota-TAA
      Leicester x Brighton: 2-2 Maddison 2 goals
      Cherlsea x Spurs: 0-1 Kane

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

    More Robbo