Express. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express.
Fantasy Premier League tips: Best goalscoring FPL defenders you need to sign
FANTASY PREMIER LEAGUE defenders who offer a goalscoring threat are vital to every successful team, but which players are the best at attacking from the back?
Fantasy Premier League has returned ahead of the new season, and fans around the world are busy setting up their teams for GW1.
While FPL managers may prioritise signing star names such as Mohamed Salah or Harry Kane, plenty of thought should also be given to the defensive players in the squad.
Clean sheets are a valuable commodity in fantasy football, while any extra attacking threat is an added bonus – with defenders earning more points for a goal than midfielders or attackers.
With this in mind, Express Sport have identified the most prolific Fantasy Premier League defenders from 2017/18, but which ones can you afford?
Take a look through the gallery above to see the best Fantasy Premier League goalscoring defenders ahead of the 2018/19 season.