MUN · 2025/26

Manchester United Set Piece Takers

FPL 2025/26 — penalties, free kicks & corners

Quick answer: For Manchester United in FPL 2025/26: Bruno F. takes penalties, Bruno F. takes corners. Data curated from press conferences and auto-updated weekly from FBRef.

Manchester United's primary penalty taker is Bruno F. (90% confidence). Set-piece data is curated from press conferences and auto-updated weekly from FBRef season-to-date counts.

Penalty Takers

PlayerStatusConfidence
Bruno F.
Reliable jump-step technique. No realistic backup.
Curated editorial
Primary90%
confidence

Free Kick Takers

PlayerStatusConfidence
Bruno F.
Set-piece specialist. Eriksen took some last year, less now.
Curated editorial
Primary86%
confidence

Corner Takers

PlayerStatusConfidence
Bruno F.
Out-swingers; Garnacho on weak side.
Curated editorial
Primary82%
confidence

Why set pieces matter in FPL

Set pieces are among the most reliable sources of FPL points outside direct goal involvement. A player who takes corners and free-kicks generates assist opportunities on every set piece — regardless of their open-play involvement. Penalty takers are even more valuable: penalties are converted ~75% of the time, making them a near-guaranteed 5–6 point return each time one is awarded.

When a team earns a corner, the taker gets an assist if the ball directly leads to a goal. When a team earns a penalty, the taker gets a goal. Identifying who takes these set pieces before the season starts is one of the highest-ROI research tasks for any FPL manager.

FPL impact

Penalty takers add ~0.35 expected goals per GW via spot kicks. Corner specialists accumulate 0.10–0.18 expected assists per GW from routine delivery — invisible in the FPL stats but captured in Onside's v5 engine. When two players at the same price have similar form, the set-piece taker almost always wins on xA.

Manchester United Set Pieces — FAQ

Answered by Onside data engine

Who takes Manchester United penalties in FPL 2025/26?

Bruno F. is Manchester United's primary penalty taker in FPL 2025/26 (90% confidence). Reliable jump-step technique. No realistic backup.

Who takes Manchester United free kicks in FPL 2025/26?

Bruno F. is Manchester United's primary free kick taker in FPL 2025/26 (86% confidence). Set-piece specialist. Eriksen took some last year, less now.

Who takes Manchester United corners in FPL 2025/26?

Bruno F. is Manchester United's primary corner taker in FPL 2025/26 (82% confidence). Out-swingers; Garnacho on weak side.

Why does Manchester United's set-piece taker matter for FPL?

Penalty takers add direct goal threat worth 6 FPL points per spot kick. Corner and free kick takers accumulate 0.10–0.18 expected assists per GW from routine delivery — invisible in basic FPL stats but significant over a season. When two Manchester United players at the same price have similar form, the set-piece taker almost always edges ahead on expected returns. Onside tracks curated taker confidence scores updated weekly.

Who takes corners for Manchester United?

Bruno F. take corners for Manchester United. Check back weekly as set-piece roles can change with injuries or transfers.

Who takes penalties for Manchester United?

Bruno F. is Manchester United's designated penalty taker. Penalty takers are among the most valuable FPL assets — penalties convert ~75% of the time, making them a near-guaranteed 5-6 point return each time one is awarded.

Is it worth owning Manchester United set-piece takers in FPL?

Set-piece takers generate assist and goal opportunities that non-takers miss entirely. Players who take both corners AND penalties from a team with good fixtures are among the safest FPL picks. Onside tracks confidence scores for all 20 clubs so you can compare taker quality across teams before transferring.

Where can I see all FPL set-piece takers?

The Onside set-piece hub at /set-pieces lists all 20 Premier League clubs' takers, updated weekly from FBRef data and curated editorial.

Who takes set pieces for Manchester United in 2026-27?

Set-piece roles for Manchester United in 2026-27 are confirmed pre-season and updated as the squad evolves. The current penalty taker is Bruno F.. Corner duties are shared by Bruno F.. Onside refreshes all set-piece data weekly from FBRef season-to-date counts and curated press conference notes. Check back as 2026/27 pre-season begins for the latest confirmed roles.

What are Manchester United set pieces in FPL?

Manchester United set pieces in FPL cover three roles: (1) Penalty taker — the player who takes spot kicks, worth 6 FPL points per goal scored (~75% conversion rate). (2) Free kick taker — the primary dead-ball specialist outside the box, generating assist opportunities from direct deliveries. (3) Corner taker — the player delivering corners from wide, producing expected assists of 0.10–0.18 per game. Identifying Manchester United's set-piece takers before buying their players is one of the highest-ROI research tasks in FPL — it can separate similarly-priced players by 15–30 points over a season.

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Curated data: 2026-05-08 · FBRef auto-derived: 2026-05-09. Curated editorial wins per (team, role) cell where available. Refreshed weekly by setpiece-scrape workflow.