The 2025/26 Fantasy Football Season: Midfielders in the Spotlight
The Fantasy Football Scout Team of the Season awards are open for voting, and the focus is on the midfielders. With 12 contenders, the criteria for selection include overall score, points per match, and value. Each user has five votes, with the top two midfielders making the Team of the Season. Others could follow via a run-off vote.
Here's a breakdown of the top midfielders, with a focus on their performance, impact, and value:
- Bruno Fernandes
- Points: 221
- Points per match: 6.5
- Start cost: £9.0m
- End cost: £10.4m
- Value (points per million): 21.2
Fernandes has been the standout midfielder this season, equalling the Premier League assist record with 20 assists. His 132 chances created and 32 big chance production are impressive, and he's also contributed 8 goals. While his 221 points fall short of his 2020/21 season best, he's still a strong contender.
- Antoine Semenyo
- Points: 196
- Points per match: 5.6
- Start cost: £7.0m
- End cost: £8.0m
- Value (points per million): 24.5
Semenyo's adaptability to Pep Guardiola's tactics is notable, and he's had a strong season with 5 goals and 1 assist in his first eight league matches for Man City. His 60 shots in the box and 195 points make him a top contender.
- Declan Rice
- Points: 184
- Points per match: 5.1
- Start cost: £6.5m
- End cost: £7.2m
- Value (points per million): 25.6
Rice's versatility and team-first approach have been key to Arsenal's title success. His 4 goals, 9 assists, and 26 defensive contribution points make him a strong candidate.
- Morgan Gibbs-White
- Points: 179
- Points per match: 5.3
- Start cost: £7.5m
- End cost: £7.6m
- Value (points per million): 23.6
Gibbs-White's second half of the season was impressive, with 11 goals and 12 bonus points. His 4 shots and 11 big chances created in the second half of the season make him a strong contender.
- Elliot Anderson
- Points: 178
- Points per match: 4.8
- Start cost: £5.5m
- End cost: £5.7m
- Value (points per million): 31.2
Anderson's defensive contributions and 52 DefCon points are standout. He also returned 4 goals and 5 assists, making him a valuable asset.
- Morgan Rogers
- Points: 169
- Points per match: 4.6
- Start cost: £7.0m
- End cost: £7.3m
- Value (points per million): 23.2
Rogers' attacking freedom and 10 goals make him a key player for Aston Villa. His 13 big chances created and 5 double-digit hauls are impressive.
- Casemiro
- Points: 165
- Points per match: 4.9
- Start cost: £5.5m
- End cost: £5.8m
- Value (points per million): 28.4
Casemiro's return to peak Real Madrid form has been notable, with 4 goals and 3 assists before and after Ruben Amorim's sacking. His 8 headers and 6 strikes assisted by Bruno Fernandes make him a strong contender.
- Harry Wilson
- Points: 164
- Points per match: 4.7
- Start cost: £5.5m
- End cost: £5.8m
- Value (points per million): 27.8
Wilson's consistency and 8 goals in a mid-season slump make him a strong candidate. His ability to know when to buy and sell is impressive.
- Dominik Szoboszlai
- Points: 158
- Points per match: 4.5
- Start cost: £6.5m
- End cost: £7.1m
- Value (points per million): 22.3
Szoboszlai's attacking and defensive contributions, including 4 goals and 6 assists, make him a valuable asset for Liverpool.
- James Garner
- Points: 155
- Points per match: 4.2
- Start cost: £5.0m
- End cost: £5.2m
- Value (points per million): 29.8
Garner's defensive contributions and set-piece prowess make him a strong contender. His 7 assists and 2 goals are impressive.
- Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
- Points: 149
- Points per match: 5.0
- Start cost: £5.0m
- End cost: £5.3m
- Value (points per million): 28.1
Dewsbury-Hall's consistency and 8 goals in a strong debut season make him a strong candidate.
- Bruno Guimaraes
- Points: 153
- Points per match: 5.5
- Start cost: £6.5m
- End cost: £6.9m
- Value (points per million): 22.2
Guimaraes' injury-reduced appearances impact his overall score, but his 9 goals and 7 assists make him a strong contender.
Injury and consistency have played a role in the points totals, but these midfielders have all made a significant impact on their teams and are strong contenders for the Team of the Season.
