Manchester City Erling Haaland shatters FPL price record

At the Etihad Stadium, the buzz surrounding Manchester City Erling Haaland turned digital as Fantasy Premier League unveiled his new price of £15.5 million for the 2026‑27 season, making him the most expensive player in FPL history. The Norwegian forward’s valuation eclipses his own previous record and sets a fresh benchmark for managers.

His £15.5 million tag surpasses the £15 million ceiling he set in the 2024‑25 campaign and also overtakes Mohamed Salah’s £14.5 million price from the prior season, which had been the third‑highest valuation in the game’s history.

Haaland now appears four times among FPL’s nine most expensive players, having been valued at £14 million at the start of both the 2023‑24 and 2025‑26 terms, and his current figure represents a £1.5 million rise from the previous season’s starting price.

In the 2025‑26 FPL season he topped the player charts with 239 points, netting 27 goals and providing eight assists across 35 league appearances, which earned him his third Premier League Golden Boot.

That campaign also saw Haaland become the most‑owned and most‑captained player in any Gameweek, confirming his status as a preferred Captain choice for fantasy managers.

With a £100 million starting budget, managers who include Haaland will have only £84.5 million remaining for the other 14 squad members, forcing tough decisions on other positions despite his undeniable appeal.

His record of averaging nine goals in the first six gameweeks of each City season makes omitting him a high‑risk move, especially with early fixtures against Coventry City, Ipswich Town and Sunderland offering favorable FDR ratings. Man City’s early schedule also features those clashes, reinforcing his appeal for the Triple Captain chip.

After registering seven goals in the 2026 World Cup, Haaland will look to continue his form when Manchester City open the Premier League against Bournemouth at the Etihad on 23 August.