Best FPL Midfielders - 2026/27
Complete midfielders rankings by points, form, value & fixtures. Updated daily.
Top 20 FPL Midfielders by Points
| # | Player | Team | Price | Pts | Form | PPG | xGI | Own% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Groß | BHA | £5.8m | 47 | 10.7 | 9.4 | 2.63 | 28.8% |
| 2 | Schade | BRE | £6.2m | 39 | 8.7 | 7.8 | 1.84 | 11.5% |
| 3 | Cherki | MCI | £7.8m | 34 | 4.0 | 6.8 | 2.26 | 28.4% |
| 4 | Semenyo | MCI | £8.4m | 33 | 8.7 | 6.6 | 1.49 | 15.3% |
| 5 | Saka | ARS | £9.5m | 32 | 5.8 | 6.4 | 4.20 | 13.7% |
| 6 | Gakpo | LIV | £7.2m | 32 | 5.0 | 6.4 | 2.35 | 12.4% |
| 7 | Tavernier | BOU | £6.1m | 31 | 6.7 | 6.2 | 2.62 | 6.8% |
| 8 | Belloumi | HUL | £5.1m | 31 | 7.3 | 6.2 | 1.15 | 5.1% |
| 9 | B.Fernandes | MUN | £11.9m | 31 | 2.0 | 6.2 | 3.88 | 38.5% |
| 10 | Scott | BOU | £6.1m | 30 | 5.3 | 6.0 | 1.06 | 5.8% |
| 11 | Ødegaard | ARS | £6.8m | 29 | 4.5 | 5.8 | 2.40 | 19.8% |
| 12 | Rogers | CHE | £7.7m | 29 | 5.3 | 5.8 | 2.95 | 40.5% |
| 13 | Janelt | BRE | £5.0m | 28 | 6.0 | 5.6 | 0.97 | 2.5% |
| 14 | Palmer | CHE | £9.7m | 28 | 2.7 | 5.6 | 2.10 | 25.7% |
| 15 | Barnes | NEW | £6.1m | 28 | 7.7 | 5.6 | 1.10 | 5.7% |
| 16 | Gibbs-White | NFO | £8.0m | 28 | 4.3 | 5.6 | 2.98 | 15.7% |
| 17 | Stach | LEE | £6.0m | 27 | 3.3 | 5.4 | 1.28 | 2.5% |
| 18 | Cunha | MUN | £7.9m | 26 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 1.46 | 5.8% |
| 19 | Mbeumo | MUN | £7.9m | 25 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 3.87 | 20.6% |
| 20 | Gomez | BHA | £5.0m | 24 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 1.57 | 4.0% |
Best Value Midfielders (Points per £m)
Ranked by total points divided by current price - the efficiency metric
| # | Player | Team | Price | Pts | Pts/£m | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Groß | BHA | £5.8m | 47 | 8.1 | 10.7 |
| 2 | Schade | BRE | £6.2m | 39 | 6.3 | 8.7 |
| 3 | Belloumi | HUL | £5.1m | 31 | 6.1 | 7.3 |
| 4 | Janelt | BRE | £5.0m | 28 | 5.6 | 6.0 |
| 5 | Tavernier | BOU | £6.1m | 31 | 5.1 | 6.7 |
| 6 | Scott | BOU | £6.1m | 30 | 4.9 | 5.3 |
| 7 | Gomez | BHA | £5.0m | 24 | 4.8 | 4.3 |
| 8 | Barnes | NEW | £6.1m | 28 | 4.6 | 7.7 |
| 9 | Stach | LEE | £6.0m | 27 | 4.5 | 3.3 |
| 10 | Cherki | MCI | £7.8m | 34 | 4.4 | 4.0 |
Budget Midfielders (Under £7.0m)
Affordable options that free up funds for premium picks elsewhere
| Player | Team | Price | Pts | Form | PPG | Own% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groß | BHA | £5.8m | 47 | 10.7 | 9.4 | 28.8% |
| Schade | BRE | £6.2m | 39 | 8.7 | 7.8 | 11.5% |
| Belloumi | HUL | £5.1m | 31 | 7.3 | 6.2 | 5.1% |
| Janelt | BRE | £5.0m | 28 | 6.0 | 5.6 | 2.5% |
| Tavernier | BOU | £6.1m | 31 | 6.7 | 6.2 | 6.8% |
| Scott | BOU | £6.1m | 30 | 5.3 | 6.0 | 5.8% |
| Gomez | BHA | £5.0m | 24 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.0% |
| Barnes | NEW | £6.1m | 28 | 7.7 | 5.6 | 5.7% |
| Stach | LEE | £6.0m | 27 | 3.3 | 5.4 | 2.5% |
| Yalcouyé | BHA | £4.5m | 20 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 4.0% |
Premium Midfielders (£9.0m+)
High-ceiling options for captaincy and season-long returns
| Player | Team | Price | Pts | Form | PPG | xGI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saka | ARS | £9.5m | 32 | 5.8 | 6.4 | 4.20 |
| B.Fernandes | MUN | £11.9m | 31 | 2.0 | 6.2 | 3.88 |
| Palmer | CHE | £9.7m | 28 | 2.7 | 5.6 | 2.10 |
In-Form Midfielders
Highest current form rating - momentum matters in FPL
| Player | Team | Price | Form | Pts | PPG | GW Transfers In |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groß | BHA | £5.8m | 10.7 | 47 | 9.4 | +779,974 |
| Schade | BRE | £6.2m | 8.7 | 39 | 7.8 | +385,107 |
| Semenyo | MCI | £8.4m | 8.7 | 33 | 6.6 | +124,455 |
| Barnes | NEW | £6.1m | 7.7 | 28 | 5.6 | +155,986 |
| Belloumi | HUL | £5.1m | 7.3 | 31 | 6.2 | +74,541 |
| Tavernier | BOU | £6.1m | 6.7 | 31 | 6.2 | +80,701 |
| Janelt | BRE | £5.0m | 6.0 | 28 | 5.6 | +19,089 |
| Saka | ARS | £9.5m | 5.8 | 32 | 6.4 | +105,795 |
| Mainoo | MUN | £5.5m | 5.7 | 22 | 4.4 | +7,559 |
| Scott | BOU | £6.1m | 5.3 | 30 | 6.0 | +23,340 |
Midfielders With Best Upcoming Fixtures
Players with average FDR ≤ 2.5 over next 5 fixtures
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best FPL midfielders in 2026/27?
The top FPL midfielders by total points are: 1. Groß (47pts, £5.8m), 2. Schade (39pts, £6.2m), 3. Cherki (34pts, £7.8m), 4. Semenyo (33pts, £8.4m), 5. Saka (32pts, £9.5m).
Who are the best budget FPL midfielders?
Best budget midfielders (under £5.5m): Groß (47pts, £5.8m), Schade (39pts, £6.2m), Belloumi (31pts, £5.1m). These offer strong points per million.
How many midfielders should I have in my FPL team?
FPL squads need 5 midfielders (2-5 starting). Most managers use a formation that maximises their best players.
Are premium FPL midfielders worth it?
Premium midfielders like Saka (£9.5m, 32pts) and B.Fernandes (£11.9m, 31pts) can justify their price through high ceiling returns and captaincy potential.