Official Fantasy Bundesliga: Top 10 midfielders
The Official Fantasy Bundesliga is here! Think you have what it takes to win? bundesliga.com takes a look over the top points scorers in each position to lend you a helping hand. Next up, the midfielders…
Despite battling injury, new Borussia Dortmund captain Marco Reus enjoyed 21 goals and seven assists in all competitions before being voted the EA Sports FIFA 17 cover star. Little wonder he led the pack in official Bundesliga Fantasy Manager points scoring in 2015/16, but who else should you keep your eye on?
All statistics given are from the 2015/16 season, unless otherwise stated.
1) Marco Reus (Dortmund), In-game fantasy value: 15m
- FIFA 2017 cover starScored 21, assisted 7 in all competitions
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2) Yunus Malli (1. FSV Mainz 05), In-game fantasy value: 14m
- M05's midfield magicianCareer-best 11 goals & 4 assists
3) Hakan Calhanoglu (Bayer 04 Leverkusen), In-game fantasy value: 14m
- The Bundesliga's set-piece king21 direct free-kicks scored since 2012/13
4) Julian Brandt (Bayer 04 Leverkusen), In-game fantasy value: 14m
- Baby-faced assassin2nd-ever teenager to score six in a row
5) Karim Bellarabi (Bayer 04 Leverkusen), In-game fantasy value: 14m
- Leverkusen's speed-demonScored the Bundesliga’s joint-fastest goal (9 seconds)
6) Mario Götze (Borussia Dortmund), In-game fantasy value: 14m
- 2014 FIFA World Cup final goal hero22 goals, 24 assists in previous BVB spell
8) Arjen Robben (FC Bayern München), In-game fantasy value: 14m
- Champions League final match-winner77 goals, 44 assists in 144 Bundesliga games
9) Arturo Vidal (FC Bayern München), In-game fantasy value: 14m
- FCB's box-to-box warrior2x Copa America champion
Watch: Get to know Bayern's midfield warrior:
10) Renato Sanches (FC Bayern München), In-game fantasy value: 14m
- Portuguese prodigyYoungest EURO winner at 18 years, 10 months, 23 days