Best FPL Forwards - 2025/26
Complete forwards rankings by points, form, value & fixtures. Updated daily.
Top 20 FPL Forwards by Points
| # | Player | Team | Price | Pts | Form | PPG | xGI | Own% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Haaland | MCI | £14.7m | 239 | 0.0 | 6.8 | 28.17 | 62.5% |
| 2 | Bowen | WHU | £7.8m | 187 | 0.0 | 4.9 | 12.43 | 17.5% |
| 3 | Thiago | BRE | £7.2m | 181 | 0.0 | 4.8 | 22.43 | 30.2% |
| 4 | João Pedro | CHE | £7.4m | 177 | 0.0 | 5.1 | 16.87 | 34.8% |
| 5 | Watkins | AVL | £8.7m | 167 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 16.58 | 13.0% |
| 6 | Calvert-Lewin | LEE | £5.8m | 142 | 0.0 | 4.1 | 16.62 | 13.7% |
| 7 | Gyökeres | ARS | £9.1m | 128 | 0.0 | 3.6 | 14.19 | 16.4% |
| 8 | Welbeck | BHA | £6.3m | 126 | 0.0 | 3.4 | 13.76 | 8.4% |
| 9 | Ekitiké | LIV | £9.0m | 125 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 12.55 | 15.7% |
| 10 | Richarlison | TOT | £6.5m | 119 | 0.0 | 3.7 | 10.10 | 8.7% |
| 11 | Evanilson | BOU | £6.6m | 115 | 0.0 | 3.2 | 12.12 | 2.4% |
| 12 | Mateta | CRY | £7.6m | 114 | 0.0 | 3.6 | 15.74 | 8.1% |
| 13 | Igor Jesus | NFO | £5.9m | 114 | 0.0 | 3.1 | 7.74 | 2.4% |
| 14 | Kroupi.Jr | BOU | £4.7m | 113 | 0.0 | 3.4 | 9.82 | 7.6% |
| 15 | Raúl | FUL | £5.9m | 112 | 0.0 | 3.1 | 12.48 | 1.8% |
| 16 | Šeško | MUN | £7.2m | 111 | 0.0 | 3.7 | 9.48 | 4.6% |
| 17 | Woltemade | NEW | £6.7m | 108 | 0.0 | 3.3 | 8.12 | 6.5% |
| 18 | Beto | EVE | £5.1m | 104 | 0.0 | 2.8 | 9.13 | 3.3% |
| 19 | Flemming | BUR | £5.3m | 99 | 0.0 | 3.4 | 8.35 | 0.8% |
| 20 | Barry | EVE | £5.7m | 95 | 0.0 | 2.5 | 8.61 | 0.8% |
Best Value Forwards (Points per £m)
Ranked by total points divided by current price - the efficiency metric
| # | Player | Team | Price | Pts | Pts/£m | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thiago | BRE | £7.2m | 181 | 25.1 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Calvert-Lewin | LEE | £5.8m | 142 | 24.5 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Bowen | WHU | £7.8m | 187 | 24.0 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Kroupi.Jr | BOU | £4.7m | 113 | 24.0 | 0.0 |
| 5 | João Pedro | CHE | £7.4m | 177 | 23.9 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Beto | EVE | £5.1m | 104 | 20.4 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Welbeck | BHA | £6.3m | 126 | 20.0 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Igor Jesus | NFO | £5.9m | 114 | 19.3 | 0.0 |
| 9 | Watkins | AVL | £8.7m | 167 | 19.2 | 0.0 |
| 10 | Raúl | FUL | £5.9m | 112 | 19.0 | 0.0 |
Budget Forwards (Under £7.0m)
Affordable options that free up funds for premium picks elsewhere
| Player | Team | Price | Pts | Form | PPG | Own% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvert-Lewin | LEE | £5.8m | 142 | 0.0 | 4.1 | 13.7% |
| Kroupi.Jr | BOU | £4.7m | 113 | 0.0 | 3.4 | 7.6% |
| Beto | EVE | £5.1m | 104 | 0.0 | 2.8 | 3.3% |
| Welbeck | BHA | £6.3m | 126 | 0.0 | 3.4 | 8.4% |
| Igor Jesus | NFO | £5.9m | 114 | 0.0 | 3.1 | 2.4% |
| Raúl | FUL | £5.9m | 112 | 0.0 | 3.1 | 1.8% |
| Flemming | BUR | £5.3m | 99 | 0.0 | 3.4 | 0.8% |
| Richarlison | TOT | £6.5m | 119 | 0.0 | 3.7 | 8.7% |
| Mané | WOL | £4.2m | 74 | 0.0 | 2.7 | 1.4% |
| Evanilson | BOU | £6.6m | 115 | 0.0 | 3.2 | 2.4% |
Premium Forwards (£9.0m+)
High-ceiling options for captaincy and season-long returns
In-Form Forwards
Highest current form rating - momentum matters in FPL
| Player | Team | Price | Form | Pts | PPG | GW Transfers In |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haaland | MCI | £14.7m | 0.0 | 239 | 6.8 | +0 |
| Bowen | WHU | £7.8m | 0.0 | 187 | 4.9 | +0 |
| Thiago | BRE | £7.2m | 0.0 | 181 | 4.8 | +0 |
| João Pedro | CHE | £7.4m | 0.0 | 177 | 5.1 | +0 |
| Watkins | AVL | £8.7m | 0.0 | 167 | 4.5 | +0 |
| Calvert-Lewin | LEE | £5.8m | 0.0 | 142 | 4.1 | +0 |
| Gyökeres | ARS | £9.1m | 0.0 | 128 | 3.6 | +0 |
| Welbeck | BHA | £6.3m | 0.0 | 126 | 3.4 | +0 |
| Ekitiké | LIV | £9.0m | 0.0 | 125 | 4.5 | +0 |
| Richarlison | TOT | £6.5m | 0.0 | 119 | 3.7 | +0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best FPL forwards in 2025/26?
The top FPL forwards by total points are: 1. Haaland (239pts, £14.7m), 2. Bowen (187pts, £7.8m), 3. Thiago (181pts, £7.2m), 4. João Pedro (177pts, £7.4m), 5. Watkins (167pts, £8.7m).
Who are the best budget FPL forwards?
Best budget forwards (under £5.5m): Calvert-Lewin (142pts, £5.8m), Kroupi.Jr (113pts, £4.7m), Beto (104pts, £5.1m). These offer strong points per million.
How many forwards should I have in my FPL team?
FPL squads need 3 forwards (1-3 starting). Most managers use a formation that maximises their best players.
Are premium FPL forwards worth it?
Premium forwards like Haaland (£14.7m, 239pts) and Gyökeres (£9.1m, 128pts) can justify their price through high ceiling returns and captaincy potential.