Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has once again rewritten the Fantasy Premier League record books after being handed a historic £15.5 million price tag for the 2026/27 season, making him the most expensive player in the game’s history. The announcement came as Fantasy Premier League introduced a series of significant updates designed to improve the experience for millions of managers worldwide.
Haaland’s latest valuation surpasses his previous record of £15.0 million, reflecting another outstanding campaign in which the Norwegian striker established himself as one of the Premier League’s most productive performers. His remarkable consistency in front of goal has made him the first name on many Fantasy managers’ team sheets over recent seasons, but his new price means managers will face difficult decisions when building their squads.
The increase means selecting Haaland will consume a significant portion of the standard Fantasy Premier League budget, forcing managers to carefully balance their spending across the rest of their squad. While his goalscoring ability makes him an attractive captaincy option almost every week, the premium valuation could encourage some players to explore alternative strategies.
Alongside Haaland’s record breaking price, Fantasy Premier League has revealed updated valuations for several other leading stars. Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has seen his price rise to £12.0 million, while Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhães is now valued at £8.0 million, reflecting his growing influence at both ends of the pitch.
Beyond player prices, the official Fantasy Premier League game has introduced several new features ahead of the new campaign.
One of the biggest improvements is the introduction of live mini league updates. Managers will now be able to see their rankings, head to head contests, cup ties and private league positions change in real time while matches are taking place. The feature is expected to make game weeks even more exciting as supporters can track every point scored throughout the weekend.
Fantasy managers will also benefit from projected bonus points, which will begin appearing approximately 20 minutes into matches and continue updating as games progress. This gives users a clearer picture of which players are likely to receive valuable bonus points before the final whistle.
Another important adjustment involves changes to the Bonus Points System. According to the Premier League, the revised formula is designed to reduce overlap with defensive contribution points while creating a fairer balance for goalkeepers, defenders and attacking players. The update aims to reward outstanding performances more accurately across every position on the pitch.
Fantasy Premier League has also modified the timing of Gameweek lock deadlines. Instead of final scores being confirmed shortly after the last match concludes, game weeks will now officially lock at 9:00 a.m. UK time the following day, allowing more time for reviews and statistical verification before points become final.
The changes are part of the Premier League’s continued effort to modernize Fantasy Premier League, which has grown into one of the world’s most popular fantasy sports games. Millions of managers from across the globe compete each season, selecting squads of Premier League players while earning points based on their real life performances.
Haaland’s record valuation is expected to dominate pre season discussions among Fantasy managers. While his proven ability to deliver goals makes him an obvious premium asset, his price could force difficult sacrifices elsewhere in squads, particularly as other elite players continue to command high valuations.
With the new Premier League season fast approaching, managers now face the challenge of finding the right balance between investing heavily in proven stars and identifying lower priced players capable of delivering outstanding value.
As excitement builds for another campaign, the combination of fresh gameplay features and revised pricing is expected to make the 2026/27 Fantasy Premier League season one of the most competitive and unpredictable in the history of the game.
Key Fantasy Premier League Changes for 2026/27
Erling Haaland becomes the most expensive FPL player ever at £15.5 million.
Live updates for mini leagues, head to head contests and global rankings.
Projected bonus points available during matches.
Revised Bonus Points System for fairer player rewards.
Final Gameweek scores now lock at 9:00 a.m. UK time the following day.
