In Fantasy Football, the real coups happen in midfield, where with just a few credits you can bring home players ready to deliver much more than their cost. We’re not talking about the top players, but those profiles that often fly under the radar and can guarantee bonuses and consistency.
Betting on two or three names like these can make the difference and free up credits to invest in strikers. Here we look at which midfielders fit our needs.
1️⃣ Lazar Samardzic (Atalanta)
Samardžić is one of those profiles that risk going a bit unnoticed in fantasy football, but can make a real difference. At Atalanta, he now finds himself in a context that could be more ideal, allowing him to play more and showcase his enormous qualities: he has a shot, vision, and that creative spark that can turn into big bonuses.
He won’t cost you like a star player, quite the opposite: at auction he can be one of those smart buys, the ones you get for a few credits and who deliver much more than expected. If he finds consistency, Samardžić could become one of the most profitable surprises in midfield.
2️⃣ Martin Baturina (how)
The Croatian will surely be the focal point of Como’s midfield: skilled feet, a sense for the play, and above all, guaranteed starting status in a team that wants to keep surprising.
You shouldn’t expect a flood of goals, but the feeling is he could deliver several assists and some unexpected bonuses. He could cost you little, very little, and that’s exactly why he could be a smart move: with a few credits at auction you secure a regular starter with room to grow.
3️⃣ Genoa Block: Carboni, Stanciu or Grønbæk
This year Genoa has three midfield profiles that could become real opportunities in fantasy football. Valentin Carboni is the classic young player who could explode suddenly: runs into the box, pace, and legs to surprise even against stronger opponents. Perhaps among the three we’re suggesting, he’s the one with the most hype and could therefore cost a bit more.
Stanciu, on the other hand, is the name to watch for set pieces and leadership: he has a good touch, knows how to control the tempo, and in Serie A could carve out the role of metronome with “silent” but valuable bonuses. Grønbæk brings physicality and dynamism: less elegant than the other two, but capable of making an impact with a goal from distance or a late run into the box. Taken individually they may seem like gambles, but having one of them in your squad at a low price could turn out to be an underrated deal.
4️⃣ Petar Sucic (Inter)
Sučić won’t exactly be a low-cost option, but in fantasy football you always have to consider the quality/price ratio. The Croatian has talent, vision, and that ability to make an impact in the final third that can make him a midfielder who delivers bonuses. It’s not certain you’ll get him for pennies, in fact: someone might bid quite a lot at auction.
The point is to see if his performance will justify the expense. If he finds consistency and a central role, Sučić could become an investment that more than pays back the credits spent, but this remains difficult considering Inter’s very high-level midfield.
5️⃣ Arthur Atta (UDINESE)
One of those names that almost go unnoticed in fantasy football, but can be useful over the course of a season. Udinese has often launched young players ready to surprise, and the Ghanaian midfielder has already shown personality and energy. He’s certainly not a profile to be a regular starter in your squad, but as a sixth or seventh slot he can make sense.
The advantage? Very low price and the possibility of guaranteed minutes, maybe some decent ratings to save your match, and who knows, even the odd bonus. He won’t be a game-changer, but Atta falls into the category of players who don’t weigh on your budget and can help in emergencies.
6️⃣ Gvidas Gineitis (Torino)
Among the young players who could surprise in fantasy football is also Gvidas Gineitis. Torino considers him an interesting prospect and Baroni has shown faith in him. He’s not a name that will make all your auction rivals go crazy, and that’s exactly where the opportunity may lie.
He’s a modern midfielder: runs, breaks up play, but also makes late runs that can yield unexpected bonuses. You won’t pay much for him, and if he earns playing time he becomes a piece to rotate smartly. Not the signing that will revolutionize your squad, but a low-cost gamble that could deliver more than expected.
7️room Matteo Tramoni (Pisa), Italy
Matteo Tramoni is starting over at Pisa and could be an intriguing name for fantasy football. In Serie B he had already shown some interesting numbers, and now he can take advantage of the Tuscan club’s trust to carve out an important role. He’s certainly not a player who will be hotly contested at auction, but for that very reason he could be a low-cost coup.
He has quality in the final third, good speed, and an ability to get into scoring positions. If he finds consistency and some bonuses, Tramoni could turn into a smart gamble for those looking to fill the last slots spending the minimum. A profile to keep an eye on.
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