FPL 2020/21: Top 5 Budget Forwards this season

With less than a week to go for the start of the new season of the Premier League, FPL managers are working hard to set their FPL teams for the upcoming season.

With many reclassifications of positions this season, the midfielders continue to be the most preferred picks for FPL managers, but it might be unwise to ignore the forwards. While they get one point less for scoring a goal, and no clean sheet points, forwards have always been among the top point-scorers in FPL.

On that note, let's now take a look at five budget forwards who you should consider including in your FPL team.

Note: For uniformity purposes, we're only considering forwards who cost equal to or less than £6.0 m. But FPL managers should try to squeeze in an extra £0.5 m and try to get the likes of Michail Antonio(WHU)(£6.5m), Chris Wood(BUR)(£6.5m), and Neal Maupay(BHA)(£6.5m).

Also read: FPL 2020/21: Top 5 Budget Midfielders this season | FPL Tips

#5 Rodrigo Moreno (LEE)(£6.0 m)

Marco Bielsa's Leeds United made a club-record signing in Rodrigo Moreno, from Valencia, ahead of this season. While Rodrigo plays primarily as an out-and-out striker, he's versatile enough to operate on either flank or play as a No. 10.

The Spaniard is priced attractively, at £6.0 m, and he should replace Patrick Bamford to become Leeds' main striker. While he isn't guaranteed a lot of game-time at the early stages of the campaign, he's sure to become a main feature in the side over the course of the season.

Leeds United wasn't the best in terms of scoring goals last season, but part of the reason was because of the ineffectiveness of their main striker, Patrick Bamford.

While Leeds have some tough opening fixtures, Rodrigo could become a great FPL option once their fixtures become better.

#4 Eddie Nketiah (ARS)(£6.0 m)

Eddie Nketiah is a good cut-price FPL option.

Arsenal's young striker Eddie Nketiah could emerge to be a great FPL option this season. Nketiah proved to be a cut-price option post the pandemic break and found the net twice when he was handed starts by manager Mikel Arteta. He had an xG/90 of 0.50 in the 19/20 season, meaning he was expected to score once in every two games he played in.

Nketiah also played a huge part in Arsenal's pre-season games and even started in the Community Shield Final against Liverpool. While Nketiah isn't a guaranteed starter, he has proved his mettle and should be rotated with Lacazette based on the fixtures.

While he doesn't offer as much value as Mason Greenwood did last season, Eddie Nketiah, at £6.0 m, is a good FPL option. A striker from a side who look primed to score goals shouldn't be ignored by FPL managers.

#3 Aleksandar Mitrovic (FUL)(£6.0m)

The 25-year old is one of the most popular FPL options.

Fulham's main man up front, Aleksandar Mitrovic, is one of the most popular FPL picks right now. His price and prolific goalscoring record could be the reason why over 27% of FPL managers have included the Serb in their team.

Mitrovic scored 26 goals and provided three assists in the Championship last season, and was the main point of attack for the Cottagers. His performance in the 18/19 season of the Premier League, before Fulham got relegated, was very impressive. He scored eleven goals and provided three assists that season, with an impressive xG stat of 15.45.

His physique, strength, and finishing make him one of the best strikers on this list, but Fulham, as a team, could struggle in the top flight. While he's certainly a solid FPL pick, Fulham's fixtures must be considered before picking him.

#2 Jay Rodriguez (BUR)(£6.0m)

Jay Rodriguez used his opportunity very well.

Burnley's Jay Rodriguez went under the radar for most of last season, but he could prove to be a great budget option in FPL this season. The 31-year old used the opportunity which arose from injuries to lead strikers Chris Wood and Ashley Barnes and led the line admirably well.

He scored eight goals and supplied two assists, registering 100 FPL points, playing just 2000 minutes. He recorded an impressive xG stat of 8.96 and also had a great shots-per game stat of 3.03 as well.

Rodriguez seems to be one of Sean Dyche's first-choice strikers and is expected to line-up alongside Chris Wood this season. At £6.0m, he could have a great season and is a good budget option to consider in FPL.

#1 Che Adams (SOU)(£6.0m)

Che Adams(C) scored a stunner from more than 40-yards out to break his Southampton duck.

A lot was expected of Che Adams in his debut season with Southampton, after being signed from Birmingham City. The forward had a disappointing season, though, and failed to meet expectations for most of the part. The pandemic break, however, gave him enough time to get himself together, and he performed very well in the last few games for his side.

Adams finished the season with four goals and four assists, with all four goals coming post the coronavirus-induced break. He has slowly secured his place in the side alongside Danny Ings and featured heavily in the Saints' pre-season games.

Having settled in last season, this could be the season in which Che Adams shines, and at £6.0 m, playing for a promising Southampton side, he's a great budget FPL option.