Sofascore Nations League Fantasy: Key Player Picks for Round 1

by Sofascore

As the Nations League Fantasy game kicks off, here’s a rundown of key player picks for Round 1. This selection focuses solely on the upcoming matches, highlighting individuals likely to shine in this specific round.

For an extended look at player selections for future matchdays, check out our position-specific guides, with forwards being featured on Thursday:

• READ MORE: Sofascore Nations League Fantasy: Best goalkeepers
• READ MORE: Sofascore Nations League Fantasy: Best defenders
• READ MORE: Sofascore Nations League Fantasy: Best midfielders

Don’t forget, Nations League Fantasy operates on a 15-man squad model. This structure allows for manual substitutions to optimize your team, so feel free to swap out underperformers for active players yet to play.

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Sofascore Nations League Fantasy: Round 1 Player Picks

Goalkeepers

• Lukáš Hrádecký (£5.5m) — Finland
  Leading the Finland trio, he stands out as the top pick for keeping a clean sheet against San Marino.
• Dominik Greif (£4.0m) — Slovakia
  This budget-friendly option is expected to start against Moldova and showcases strong clean sheet potential.

Defenders

• Dávid Hancko (£5.5m) — Slovakia
  As captain of the defense, expect Hancko to contribute significantly while also posing a threat during set pieces.
• Niko Koski (£5.5m) — Finland
  Another part of the Finland defense, he’s expected to achieve a high Sofascore rating based on the high likelihood of a clean sheet.
• Manuel Akanji (£6.0m) — Switzerland
  His ball-playing ability will be crucial as Switzerland takes on North Macedonia, making him a valuable option.
• Hörður Björgvin Magnússon (£4.5m) — Iceland
  He is a solid choice for the home game against Estonia, offering a good chance of a clean sheet.
• Amir Ismajli (£4.5m) — Albania
  Facing Belarus at home, he provides a trustworthy option for defensive actions.

Midfielders

• Michael Olise (£10.0m) — France
  Selected against a weakened Türkiye side, Olise’s explosive form after recent hat-tricks boosts his value immensely.
• Johan Manzambi (£7.5m) — Switzerland
  A standout from the World Cup, he is expected to be pivotal in Switzerland's attack with key players absent.
• Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (£9.0m) — Georgia
  The star player as Georgia faces Northern Ireland, anticipate his involvement in every offensive maneuver.
• Dominik Szoboszlai (£8.5m) — Hungary
  As Hungary’s main offensive option against Ukraine, he is expected to score through various avenues.
• Martin Palumets (£4.5m) — Estonia
  A budget-friendly enabler who provides solid appearances and defensive points at minimal cost.

Forwards

• Kylian Mbappé (£12.0m) — France
  He’s poised to dominate against a weakened Turkish defense, coming off a strong season start.
• David Strelec (£6.5m) — Slovakia
  Expected to lead the line for Slovakia, he benefits from a favorable matchup against Moldova.
• Joel Pohjanpalo (£6.5m) — Finland
  As part of the Finland strategy against San Marino, he poses not only as a goalscorer but also as a designated penalty taker.

Captaincy Suggestions

1. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Fri 17:00): This player makes for an excellent captain choice, possessing consistency as one of the top performers.
2. Kylian Mbappé/Michael Olise (Fri 19:45): Following Kvaratskhelia, these two are prime candidates to take over the captaincy.
3. Joel Pohjanpalo (Sat 17:00): With favorable matchups, he stands as a key player for Saturday's selections.
4. David Strelec / Johan Manzambi (Sat 19:45): The final captaincy choices are contingent on high expectations and favorable odds.

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