With the Premier League making a return this weekend following the last international break of 2025, millions of FPL managers around the world will be crafting their teams for the upcoming fixtures.
Players such as Erling Haaland, Antoine Semenyo and Gabriel have been popular picks amongst managers this season, but there are also players under the radar that might give people’s teams a serious boost.
One player that has only been selected by 0.6% of managers and could prove to be an effective and cost-efficient option is West Ham’s very own, Freddie Potts.
At just £4.4 million, Potts is a perfect option for managers who are hoping to get regular points for a player at a low price.
Potts has become an immediate hit at West Ham since making his first start for the first team against Newcastle on 2 November.
Potts had another excellent game against Burnley ahead of the international break, before getting subbed off with what looked like a minor leg injury, but Hammers fans will be hopeful their academy product will be back for the weekend clash against Bournemouth.
Why you should pick Freddie Potts for your FPL team?
With Potts heavily impressing on his first two starts, the 22-year-old already seems to have cemented his spot in Nuno Espirito Santo’s midfield, making him a great FPL option.
He picked up four points in his hour on the pitch against Burnley thanks to defensive contributions, which will be an asset of his game you can definitely see growing over time.
Potts was also incredibly unlucky to have not scored against Newcastle when his strike, which found the back of the net in the second half, was cruelly overruled for a fractional offside, but this may be a sign that the young talent could find himself in goal-scoring opportunities more frequently.
A combination of Potts’ likelihood of playing regular football, his defensive strengths, and his potential to get into goal-scoring positions could make him a fantastic investment for FPL managers looking for a bargain player who can deliver points week in, week out.
