Florian Wirtz — Midfielder, Liverpool
Onside verdictStarts every game, second on corners and owned by about 5% — the cheaper way into Liverpool’s attack while Szoboszlai is out.
LIVIs Wirtz worth picking in FPL 2026/27?
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Season Summary
Wirtz scored 0 goals and provided 3 assists for Liverpool in the 2026/27 season so far. Priced at £7.2m, Wirtz has accumulated 25 total FPL points this season. Over the last 5 gameweeks, Wirtz has averaged 3.8 points per game (form: 3.5). GW8: vs BHA (difficulty 3/5, 2.6 projected xP). Across the next 6 fixtures, Onside projects 20.9 total xP.
Premier League Stats
Midfielder · Season 26/27
On the Pitch
Expected Stats
Next gameweek prediction
GW 82.6 xP at 5% ownership — top 18% of the game, and few rivals have him.
Onside gives Wirtz a 98% chance of starting Gameweek 8.
Based on 7 gameweeks of 2026/27 team-sheet evidence. Model confidence 88%. This is the probability he is in the starting XI, not the probability he plays — a substitute appearance is not a start.
Wirtz returns in 12 of 100 gameweeks at this projection (12%)
Each square is a gameweek at the engine’s current projection for Wirtz. Acid squares are the weeks he returns — a goal, an assist, a clean-sheet-level score. The grey ones are the blanks nobody puts in the highlight reel.
The shape, not just the number: a high projection with many grey squares is a different bet from the same projection concentrated in acid.
6-GW outlook
Projected xPLast 10 GWs
Points trend| GW | Opp | Min | G/A | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | BRE (A) | 90' | 0/1 | 5 |
| 6 | MCI (H) | 65' | 0/0 | 2 |
| 5 | BOU (A) | 70' | 0/1 | 6 |
| 4 | FUL (H) | 90' | 0/0 | 3 |
| 3 | IPS (A) | 90' | 0/0 | 3 |
| 2 | NFO (H) | 90' | 0/1 | 4 |
How accurate have our Wirtz projections been?
Every projection below was published on this site before the deadline it applies to, and is shown next to what Wirtz actually scored. Across 7 graded gameweeks in which he played 60 minutes or more, Onside has been out by an average of 1.5 points and the official FPL projection by 1.3 — further out than FPL, on this player.
| GW | Onside | FPL | Actual | Mins | Closer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GW1 | 3.3 | 2.6 | 2 | 62 | FPL |
| GW2 | 1.8 | 2.6 | 4 | 90 | FPL |
| GW3 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 3 | 90 | Onside |
| GW4 | 4.2 | 3.0 | 3 | 90 | FPL |
| GW5 | 3.6 | 3.0 | 6 | 70 | Onside |
| GW6 | 2.8 | 2.4 | 2 | 65 | FPL |
| GW7 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 5 | 90 | Onside |
Rows under 60 minutes are shown but excluded from the averages, the same scope guard the site-wide graded record uses. The full dataset for every player is published as CSV under CC BY 4.0. Last graded .
Season stats vs midfielders
Percentile rankAttack
- Goals00
- Assists953
- Expected goals841.16
- Expected assists820.79
- Expected GI861.95
Underlying
- Minutes86557
- Starts837
- Bonus pts00
- BPS total85124
Creativity / ICT
- Threat87119
- Creativity99286
- Influence78101
- ICT index9450.6
Set-piece role · Liverpool
FPL official designation: #2 for direct free-kicks.
FPL official designation: #3 for corners.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Will Wirtz start in Gameweek 8?
Onside gives Wirtz a 98% chance of starting Gameweek 8, from 7 gameweeks of 26/27 team-sheet evidence. That is the probability he is named in the starting XI, not the probability he features — a substitute appearance is not a start.
Is Wirtz worth captaining in GW8?
According to Onside's AI engine, Wirtz is a differential captain option (low-ownership) for GW8 with 2.6 projected points. 2.6 xP at 5% ownership — top 18% of the game, and few rivals have him.
How many goals has Wirtz scored this season in FPL?
Wirtz has scored 0 goals and provided 3 assists for Liverpool in the 2026/27 FPL season so far, totalling 25 points.
Is Wirtz fit to play?
Wirtz is currently listed as fully available in FPL with no injury concerns recorded. Onside tracks status updates hourly — check back before each deadline.
Does Wirtz take set pieces for Liverpool?
Yes. According to Onside's curated set-piece data, Wirtz is Liverpool's shared free-kick taker and backup corner taker. Set-piece responsibility adds a meaningful premium to FPL projected points.
How much does Wirtz cost in FPL?
Wirtz currently costs £7.2m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27. With 25 total points this season, that is 3.5 points per million — moderate value for the price.
What are Wirtz's projected points in FPL?
The Onside model projects 20.9 points for Wirtz across the next 6 gameweeks including 2.6 points in GW8 vs BHA. Projections refresh after every played match.
Is Wirtz worth it in FPL 26/27?
At £7.2m, the Onside model projects 20+ points for Wirtz over the next 6 gameweeks — weigh that projection against alternatives at the same price before committing. Projections update after every match, so check again near the deadline.
What does Wirtz's FPL fixture run look like?
Wirtz has a mixed fixture run over the next 6 gameweeks. Onside projects 20.9 total expected points across this period. Monitor week-by-week.
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