Hidden Gems: Fantasy Performers You Might Miss
Instead of spotlighting the traditional stars such as Harry Kane or Alejandro Grimaldo, this article highlights five players who may have gone unnoticed but still delivered impressive Fantasy performances in Matchday 11, all owning less than 10% ownership.
We will provide a brief overview of each player’s recent performance along with an assessment of their potential for the upcoming matchday.
Players to Consider
Benedikt Hollerbach, Mainz 05 – FOR (7.64M, 1%)
In a tightly contested 1-1 match against Hoffenheim on Friday night, Hollerbach garnered an impressive 238 points, even without finding the net. His tally included over 100 points from goal attempts and 84 points for engaging in duels and effective dribbling.
Looking forward, Mainz faces Freiburg, who seemed to struggle defensively against Bayern. With Amiri absent due to a fifth yellow card, Hollerbach may find it challenging to find scoring chances. Still, as Mainz is fighting to escape the 17th position in the Bundesliga, they will be eager to secure points.
Tiago Tomás, VfB Stuttgart – FOR (5.76M, 0%)
Tomás retained his place in Stuttgart’s lineup and proved to be a nuisance for Dortmund’s defense, accumulating 251 points despite not contributing a goal or assist.
He was substituted in the 73rd minute due to a potentially worrying injury, making his availability for the upcoming clash against Hamburg uncertain. If he recovers and is rested during Stuttgart’s Europa League match on Thursday, he could become a crucial asset for their Bundesliga efforts.
Mark Flekken, Bayer Leverkusen – GK (6.93M, 5%)
Though you might assume that Flekken earned 382 points from saving a penalty, he actually accumulated over 300 points strictly through shot-stopping efforts in Leverkusen’s 3-1 victory against Wolfsburg, outperforming every teammate.
Predicting the performance of goalkeepers can be tricky, and with Dortmund’s efficient offense, this may not be the best matchup for bringing Flekken on board.
Florian Neuhaus, Borussia Mönchengladbach – MID (3.76M, 0%)
Neuhaus played a vibrant role in Gladbach’s attack, nearly scoring from a strike that hit the post in the 68th minute. Despite the lack of goals or assists, he totaled 235 points in Gladbach’s dominant 3-0 win over Heidenheim.
However, as Leipzig awaits in the next fixture, Neuhaus’s appeal as a Fantasy option may diminish. This upcoming match will test Gladbach’s progress following three consecutive Bundesliga wins, and Neuhaus’s involvement will be crucial for their chances.
Keke Topp, Werder Bremen – FOR (1.12M, 0%)
After a disappointing season thus far, Topp found himself in Werder’s starting lineup again. Though the team did not score against Leipzig, Topp still managed to accrue 172 points.
With matches against newly promoted Köln and HSV on the horizon, Werder should have decent prospects to control these contests. If Topp retains his starting position, he could emerge as a valuable low-cost option, priced affordably at 1.12M.
