In Fantasy Premier League (FPL), understanding and managing your team value is crucial for long-term success. Team value influences your ability to select high-performing players and maintain a strong squad throughout the season. This guide will explain the concept of team value, its significance, and strategies to build and maintain it effectively.
Is building team value worth it?
Flexibility: A higher team value allows for greater flexibility in player selection, enabling you to afford premium players.
Strong Bench: You can maintain a stronger bench, which is crucial during periods of rotation and injuries.
Strategic Transfers: More funds provide better options for strategic transfers and wildcard use.
How is team value calculated
Team value is the total worth of your squad based on the current prices of your players. It differs from transfer value, which is the amount you would receive if you sold all your players.
To calculate your team value, simply add up the current prices of all 15 players in your squad. Be aware that price increases and decreases affect the selling value: for every £0.2m increase, only £0.1m is added to the selling value.
How does team value work?
Player prices fluctuate based on their performance and market demand. When a player performs well, more managers transfer them in, increasing their price. Conversely, if a player performs poorly or gets injured, managers transfer them out, causing a price drop.
How to build team value in FPL
Here are some common tactics for building FPL team value:
Early Wildcards: Using an early wildcard can help optimise your team value by allowing you to transfer in rising stars before their prices peak.
Aggressive Transfers: Make early transfers in the gameweek to capitalise on price rises, particularly in the early stages of the season.
Bandwagons – identify and join popular player bandwagons early. Players who perform exceptionally well at the start of the season often see significant price increases.
Sinking Ships– Quickly sell players who are losing value due to poor performance or injuries. This helps prevent your team value from dropping.
Transfer Timing – Make transfers early in the gameweek to catch price rises, but be mindful of the risk of injuries. Monitor midweek fixtures and make changes accordingly.
Monitoring Tools – Utilise price predictor tools and transfer trend statistics to anticipate price changes. Websites like FPL Statistics can be invaluable for tracking price movements.
What is a good team value in FPL?
Aiming for a team value of around £105 million by the halfway point of the season is a good target. This generally provides the extra funds needed to secure top-performing players.