As Fantasy Premier League managers can now select their 15-man squads, The Scout analyses standout budget and premium players in each position.
Cedric Soares (£4.5m) SOU
Cedric's FPL potential has been transformed by a change of role under manager Mark Hughes.
He ended last season as a right wing-back in a 3-4-2-1 formation for Southampton.
All three of his assists for the season came in eight appearances in that position.
Cross and shoot
Cedric's delivery can be a source of points for managers.
His 28 successful crosses from open play were more than any FPL defender in 2017/18.
Cedric also had 23 shots last season, three more than Ryan Bertrand (£5.0m), who is the most expensive Southampton defender.
Popular price
The Portugal international is the second-most popular defender in FPL priced under £5.0m.
He is owned by 14.5 per cent of managers. And he has an appealing run of opening opponents.
Southampton's first 10 Gameweeks
| GW | Opponent | Venue | FDR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burnley | H | 3 |
| 2 | Everton | A | 3 |
| 3 | Leicester | H | 3 |
| 4 | Crystal Palace | A | 3 |
| 5 | Brighton | H | 2 |
| 6 | Liverpool | A | 5 |
| 7 | Wolves | A | 2 |
| 8 | Chelsea | H | 4 |
| 9 | AFC Bournemouth | A | 3 |
| 10 | Newcastle | H | 3 |
Only two of Southampton's first 10 matches score more than three in the Fixture Difficulty Ranking (FDR).
See: The Scout's 2018/19 FPL Watchlist
