Fantasy Oscars (Part 2): Best Midfielders in the Premier League 2024–2025
Continuing the Fantasy Oscars for the 2024–2025 season, we carry on our journey analyzing the exceptional Premier League campaign from the Fantasy perspective.
After reviewing the top forwards in the first part, we now shift our focus in this second installment to a crucial category that has always been at the heart of managers’ squads: midfielders.
Here, we honor the stars who not only excelled at creating chances but also shone with their goal-scoring contributions, directly helping secure vital Fantasy points. From the classic names we expect to perform every season, to rising surprises that reshaped the Fantasy landscape, we present the top 5 midfielders of the season, backed by data and in-depth analysis of their impact on the Fantasy race.
1‑ Mohamed Salah
It’s impossible to talk about the best midfielders of the 2024–2025 season — or even the last six seasons — without mentioning the Egyptian star Mohamed Salah, who has truly become the “King” of the Premier League.
Salah is not just a remarkable player; he is a football phenomenon, on the verge of breaking the Premier League’s all-time goal-scoring record.
This season alone, Salah delivered an exceptional performance by scoring 29 goals and providing 18 assists to his teammates, securing the league’s top scorer title for the fourth time in his career.
In Fantasy Premier League terms, Salah amassed 344 points, making him the highest-scoring player in the history of the game — a clear reflection of his massive impact and essential presence in any fantasy squad aiming for success.
2‑ Bryan Mbeumo
Bryan Mbeumo is the highest-scoring player in Brentford’s history in Fantasy Premier League and one of the top scorers in the league this season.
The Cameroonian star delivered an impressive performance, netting 20 goals and providing 7 assists, accumulating a total of 236 points.
Despite some dips in form during certain gameweeks that affected his chances in the Golden Boot race, Mbeumo was undeniably his team’s standout player. He is regarded as one of the most important figures in Brentford’s history, thanks to his significant impact and consistent performances, which were key to the team’s successes throughout the season.
3‑ Cole Palmer
Despite a dip in form during the second half of the season, Cole Palmer remains Chelsea’s standout icon over the past two seasons.
He scored 214 points across 37 appearances, netting 15 goals and providing 8 assists, making him one of the most valuable Fantasy players this season.
Thanks to this balanced and effective performance, Palmer secured third place among the highest-scoring midfielders, solidifying his status as a key pick in Fantasy lineups.
4 - Jarrod Bowen
Jarood Bowen is the heartbeat of West Ham this season, despite receiving less media attention than his impressive and consistent performances deserve.
Bowen scored 13 goals and provided 8 assists, amassing 193 Fantasy points.
He stood out for his clutch performances, not only as a goal scorer but also as the savior who helped West Ham avoid collapse and a possible relegation battle. Thanks to his continued brilliance, Bowen remains one of the most underrated players in the Premier League this season.
5‑ Luis Díaz
Luis Díaz has been one of Liverpool’s standout stars over the past three seasons, and he was also Barcelona’s primary target this season. Despite some dips in form, his impact in the Premier League remained clear — contributing to 18 goals this season, with 13 goals scored and 5 assists.
This places Díaz as the second-highest midfielder contributor to goals after Mohamed Salah, making him undoubtedly one of the top five midfielders in the Premier League this season.
In conclusion to this second part of the Fantasy Oscars series for the 2024–2025 season, it becomes clear just how significant the impact of midfielders is in Fantasy squads. These players did not just create chances—they were decisive factors in securing victories and accumulating crucial points.
From Mohamed Salah, whose numbers still speak for themselves as the Fantasy king, to rising stars like Bryan Mbeumo, through Cole Palmer and Arnaud Bowen, all the way to Luis Díaz, who firmly established his place in the competition—these stars embody continuous brilliance and creativity on the pitch.
Analyzing their performances and stats gives us deeper insight into squad selection strategies in Fantasy Football, equipping managers and enthusiasts with valuable information to make smarter and more effective decisions in the upcoming gameweeks.
Stay tuned for the next parts as we continue covering the best players in other positions in the Premier League, along with more trusted analyses and professional tips to boost your Fantasy game performance.
