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 | £14.4m | 197 | 2.0 | 6.8 | 23.00 | 55.4% |
| 2 | João Pedro | CHE | £7.8m | 164 | 2.0 | 5.3 | 15.39 | 50.3% |
| 3 | Thiago | BRE | £7.3m | 153 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 19.20 | 36.5% |
| 4 | Bowen | WHU | £7.6m | 143 | 4.0 | 4.6 | 10.19 | 8.9% |
| 5 | Ekitiké | LIV | £9.3m | 125 | 1.0 | 4.5 | 12.55 | 34.9% |
| 6 | Calvert-Lewin | LEE | £5.6m | 110 | 1.0 | 3.9 | 12.32 | 8.1% |
| 7 | Watkins | AVL | £8.5m | 109 | 4.5 | 3.6 | 11.67 | 8.2% |
| 8 | Welbeck | BHA | £6.2m | 106 | 7.0 | 3.5 | 11.56 | 5.4% |
| 9 | Raúl | FUL | £6.2m | 104 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 11.92 | 3.0% |
| 10 | Gyökeres | ARS | £8.8m | 101 | 7.0 | 3.5 | 10.98 | 11.7% |
| 11 | Evanilson | BOU | £6.8m | 94 | 3.5 | 3.2 | 9.43 | 2.1% |
| 12 | Šeško | MUN | £7.4m | 94 | 2.5 | 3.6 | 7.41 | 6.9% |
| 13 | Woltemade | NEW | £6.7m | 93 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 7.23 | 6.7% |
| 14 | Richarlison | TOT | £6.3m | 93 | 5.5 | 3.6 | 7.61 | 5.7% |
| 15 | Mateta | CRY | £7.5m | 85 | 1.0 | 3.5 | 13.25 | 6.5% |
| 16 | Igor Jesus | NFO | £5.8m | 81 | 5.0 | 2.7 | 5.56 | 1.3% |
| 17 | Kroupi.Jr | BOU | £4.7m | 79 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 6.84 | 5.9% |
| 18 | Barry | EVE | £5.7m | 76 | 1.0 | 2.5 | 6.50 | 0.8% |
| 19 | Beto | EVE | £5.0m | 76 | 9.0 | 2.5 | 7.37 | 2.7% |
| 20 | Brobbey | SUN | £5.3m | 72 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 4.25 | 0.6% |
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 | João Pedro | CHE | £7.8m | 164 | 21.0 | 2.0 |
| 2 | Thiago | BRE | £7.3m | 153 | 21.0 | 5.0 |
| 3 | Calvert-Lewin | LEE | £5.6m | 110 | 19.6 | 1.0 |
| 4 | Bowen | WHU | £7.6m | 143 | 18.8 | 4.0 |
| 5 | Welbeck | BHA | £6.2m | 106 | 17.1 | 7.0 |
| 6 | Raúl | FUL | £6.2m | 104 | 16.8 | 3.5 |
| 7 | Kroupi.Jr | BOU | £4.7m | 79 | 16.8 | 3.5 |
| 8 | Beto | EVE | £5.0m | 76 | 15.2 | 9.0 |
| 9 | Richarlison | TOT | £6.3m | 93 | 14.8 | 5.5 |
| 10 | Igor Jesus | NFO | £5.8m | 81 | 14.0 | 5.0 |
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 | £5.6m | 110 | 1.0 | 3.9 | 8.1% |
| Welbeck | BHA | £6.2m | 106 | 7.0 | 3.5 | 5.4% |
| Kroupi.Jr | BOU | £4.7m | 79 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 5.9% |
| Raúl | FUL | £6.2m | 104 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.0% |
| Beto | EVE | £5.0m | 76 | 9.0 | 2.5 | 2.7% |
| Richarlison | TOT | £6.3m | 93 | 5.5 | 3.6 | 5.7% |
| Igor Jesus | NFO | £5.8m | 81 | 5.0 | 2.7 | 1.3% |
| Woltemade | NEW | £6.7m | 93 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 6.7% |
| Evanilson | BOU | £6.8m | 94 | 3.5 | 3.2 | 2.1% |
| Brobbey | SUN | £5.3m | 72 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 0.6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beto | EVE | £5.0m | 9.0 | 76 | 2.5 | +34,079 |
| Welbeck | BHA | £6.2m | 7.0 | 106 | 3.5 | +198,110 |
| Gyökeres | ARS | £8.8m | 7.0 | 101 | 3.5 | +44,892 |
| Richarlison | TOT | £6.3m | 5.5 | 93 | 3.6 | +5,811 |
| Thiago | BRE | £7.3m | 5.0 | 153 | 4.9 | +70,999 |
| Igor Jesus | NFO | £5.8m | 5.0 | 81 | 2.7 | +8,883 |
| Brobbey | SUN | £5.3m | 5.0 | 72 | 3.0 | +7,310 |
| Tolu | WOL | £5.3m | 5.0 | 59 | 2.2 | +989 |
| Armstrong | WOL | £5.2m | 5.0 | 20 | 2.9 | +1,053 |
| Watkins | AVL | £8.5m | 4.5 | 109 | 3.6 | +25,801 |
Forwards With Best Upcoming Fixtures
Players with average FDR ≤ 2.5 over next 5 fixtures
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best FPL forwards in 2025/26?
The top FPL forwards by total points are: 1. Haaland (197pts, £14.4m), 2. João Pedro (164pts, £7.8m), 3. Thiago (153pts, £7.3m), 4. Bowen (143pts, £7.6m), 5. Ekitiké (125pts, £9.3m).
Who are the best budget FPL forwards?
Best budget forwards (under £5.5m): Calvert-Lewin (110pts, £5.6m), Welbeck (106pts, £6.2m), Kroupi.Jr (79pts, £4.7m). 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 (£14.4m, 197pts) and Ekitiké (£9.3m, 125pts) can justify their price through high ceiling returns and captaincy potential.