FPL: Top Five Midfielders For Your 2022-23 Season Fantasy Team Based On Last Season

Selecting high-scoring midfielders are an asset to any fantasy team. They provide a combination of goals and assists which are invaluable when it comes to scoring points for your fantasy team. Midfielders must be selected carefully given their output in terms of goals & assists & overall play. Selecting high-scoring midfielders are the difference between the best fantasy teams at the top of the standings in FPL.

In this article, we list down the top five midfielders based on their total points tally last season with a firm eye on next season.

5. James Maddison – 181

Leicester City’s James Maddison was one of the most underrated players in Europe last season. He is an excellent midfielder and one of the league’s most creative players.

Maddison scored 12 goals and provided 8 assists and backed up his potential in a season of excellent returns from midfield despite his critics suggesting otherwise. He also completed 2.9 progressive passes per game.

With Leicester looking to bounce back next season, Maddison will be a key player for Brendan Rodgers’ side.

4. Kevin De Bruyne – 196

Kevin De Bruyne had an exceptional season for Manchester City. He did not achieve great numbers in terms of assists and he provided just 8 assists last season. However, his goals tally of 15 goals was outstanding, and as a result, he is a great pick in midfield based on last season’s points data in the Premier League.

Manchester City will once again go for all the trophies next season, and De Bruyne’s influence will be key. Manchester City fans will be keen to watch him link up with Erling Haaland next season.

3. Jarrod Bowen – 206

Arguably West Ham’s most effective player last season, Bowen has earned the third most points in the Premier League out of all midfielders.

He had a tremendous season scoring 12 goals and assisting 10 in 36 appearances. His impact on David Moyes’s side was immense throughout the season, and his consistency was excellent as well.

In terms of a bring consistent performer, Bowen would be one of the best picks for the upcoming Premier League season.

2. Heung-min Son – 258

Heung-min Son had an outstanding season for Spurs. In a season where Harry Kane had constant off-field issues, and Nuno was sacked mid-season, Heung-min Son’s performances were a crucial reason behind Tottenham’s strong finish.

The South Korean scored a terrific 23 goals in 35 Premier League appearances as he finished joint top with Salah in the golden boot race. Son also provided 7 assists last season.

He is a player you can rely on in various situations and should be on your fantasy team next season.

1. Mohamed Salah – 265

Arguably the best player in the world, Mohamed Salah is undoubtedly top of the list. The Egyptian was exceptional last season, scoring 23 goals and assisting 13 in the Premier League. He finished joint top for goals and top for the most assists last season.

With Liverpool set to launch another title challenge against Manchester City, Jurgen Klopp will be eager to get Salah in his best form with his contract saga now over.