When it comes to signing FPL budget midfielders, the task becomes trickier — more than picking players, it’s about knowing whom not to pick. There are far more appealing midfield options in the budget range than in defense or forward..
Since it’s compulsory to have five midfielders, and midfield is the most explosive position for points, we’ve set the maximum budget limit at £7.5m.
Currently, over 100 midfielders are priced £7.5m or under — and at least 50 of them are worth a look. But you can only choose a few depending on how heavy you go in midfield or forward.
Below are some of the best budget midfielders to consider for the 2025/26 FPL season. This list will be updated regularly as the season progresses.
Best Budget Midfielders FPL (23/24 Season)
1. Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United)
- Price: £7.5m
- 2024/25 stats: 6 goals, 6 assists
After a breakout season in 2023/24, Gordon dipped slightly last season but still posted decent numbers. With Newcastle still attacking-minded and European duties out of the way, Gordon could bounce back.
He remains nailed in that front line and is capable of points even in tough fixtures. A strong mid-range option, especially if Newcastle start the season well.
2. Casemiro (Manchester United)
- Price: £5.0m
- 2024/25 stats: 1 goal in 1,489 minutes
Casemiro didn’t have his best season last year — injuries and a struggling Manchester United team limited his minutes and returns. But writing him off entirely might be a mistake, especially with the new FPL rule changes that reward stats beyond just goals and assists.
FPL 2025/26 now gives bonus points for key passes, recoveries, and blocks — exactly the kind of contributions Casemiro makes consistently when he’s fit and firing. He also gets forward occasionally and is a threat on set-pieces.
At just £5.0m, Casemiro can serve as a low-cost fifth midfielder who ticks over points when needed, especially in home games.
He’s got the big-game mentality, and if Manchester United stabilizes, his leadership and presence could earn bonus points even without direct attacking returns.
If you’re playing a 3-5-2 or 4-4-2 formation with a rotating fifth midfielder, Casemiro is a sleeper option that could quietly deliver value in the background.
3. Rodri (Manchester City)
- Price: £6.5m
- 2024/25 stats: Only 72 minutes played (injured)
Rodri missed nearly all of last season due to injury, but in 2023/24 he was not only crucial to City — he was the Ballon d’Or winner.
Now fully fit, with FPL’s new bonus and key passes rules plus a more versatile and strengthened Man City squad, Rodri could become a surprise differential. He tends to play every game when fit and can score in big matches.
Not explosive, but if you’re after a solid 6–8 points in tough weeks, Rodri is worth the punt.
4. Declan Rice (Arsenal)
- Price: £6.5m
- 2024/25 stats: 4 goals, 7 assists
Rice had his most productive Premier League season yet. Though primarily a holding midfielder, Arteta gives him the license to push forward, especially when Arsenal dominate possession.
With set-piece involvement and box runs, Rice is emerging as a steady, low-ownership pick. Ideal if you need budget coverage from a top-six side.
5. Mohammed Kudus (Tottenham Hotspur)
- Price: £6.5m
- 2024/25 stats: 5 goals, 4 assists
After a solid spell at West Ham, Mohammed Kudus has joined Tottenham Hotspur ahead of the 2025/26 season. While his output dropped a bit last season — 5 goals and 4 assists, compared to 8 goals and 6 assists the season before — the Ghanaian remains a dangerous, high-upside player.
Spurs may be going through a tactical shift with a new manager at the helm, but Kudus brings flair, energy, and end product. He can play out wide or centrally, which gives him flexibility to fit into different systems. If he finds rhythm early on, he could become one of the top-performing mid-priced midfielders in FPL.
At £6.5m, he offers great value for a player who can produce explosive returns. He may not be the safest week-to-week option right away, but if he hits form, he could easily outperform others in the same price bracket. Definitely one to monitor closely in pre-season and the opening fixtures.