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Serie A fantasy strategies shift focus from strikers to midfielders

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 10:45 AM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Serie A fantasy strategies shift focus from strikers to midfielders

Summary

The evolving of Serie A fantasy football is pushing managers to reconsider their auction strategies for the 2026 season. Last season's low goal output from strikers, where the top scorer netted just 17 goals, indicates a trend that could influence team selections. Key players like Lautaro, Malen, and Kolo Muani are still seen as valuable, but top-tier picks now cost around 40-45% of team budgets. As a result, investing in midfielders, who demonstrated higher scoring potential, is becoming increasingly attractive. Managers are advised to prioritize midfield talent while seeking value in the second-tier striker market.

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Status Watch

•Top scorer last season had only 17 goals.
•Investing in midfielders may provide better scoring value.
•Lautaro, Malen, and Kolo Muani considered key picks.
•Strikers with limited goals create challenges for fantasy managers.
•Two top-tier midfielders recommended to enhance team performance.

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Last season’s Serie A taught us one thing: strikers in Italy don’t score much. Or at least, the stars aligned and gave us a season in which the top scorer netted 17 goals.We can’t know whether t...
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