The eagerly anticipated release of the initial player prices for the upcoming Fantasy Premier League (FPL) campaign has generated significant buzz among football fans. One of the standout revelations is the valuation of Erling Haaland, who has been priced at £14.0m following his remarkable debut season in England.
Haaland, previously valued at £11.5m, emerged as the top-scoring player in FPL during the previous campaign, amassing an impressive tally of 272 points with his extraordinary record of 36 goals in 35 league games. As a result, the Norwegian striker joins an elite group of players, including Thierry Henry, Robin van Persie, and Cristiano Ronaldo, to be priced at £14.0m at the start of a FPL season.
In contrast, Mohamed Salah, Liverpool's prolific attacker, has seen a slight drop in his starting price, decreasing from £13.0m to £12.5m. Despite netting 19 goals in 38 games last season, his joint-lowest Premier League scoring season since his arrival at Anfield in 2017, Salah remains a highly sought-after option, having previously shared the Premier League's golden boot with Son Heung-min of Tottenham Hotspur during the 2021-2022 campaign.
Speaking of Son, the South Korean forward has experienced a considerable price drop, now available for a modest £9.0m. Son's underwhelming performance last season, which saw him score only 10 goals in 36 appearances, has contributed to this significant reduction from his previous price of £12.0m.
Other notable player valuations include Martin Odegaard of Arsenal and Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United, both priced at £8.5m. Meanwhile, Kaoru Mitoma of Brighton & Hove Albion comes in at £6.5m, Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa at £8.0m, and Carlton Morris of Luton Town at £5.5m, among others.
The initial list of prices, comprising the first 20 players, was published on the FPL's official website, with further releases expected throughout the week. Football enthusiasts eagerly await these subsequent updates as they strategize and assemble their dream FPL squads ahead of the new season.
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