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Quick answer: Aston Villa's standout FPL asset is Buendía (£5.9m, 21 pts) — their highest-scoring midfielder this season. 30 of their players are available for selection. Their next fixture is GW6 at home vs Brentford (FDR 3 — moderate).

Aston Villa Set-Piece Takers

Penalty Takers

PlayerStatusConfidence
Buendía
FPL official designation: #1 for penalties.
Primary85%
confidence
N.Jackson
FPL official designation: #2 for penalties.
Shared55%
confidence

Free Kick Takers

PlayerStatusConfidence
Buendía
FPL official designation: #1 for direct free-kicks.
Primary85%
confidence

Corner Takers

PlayerStatusConfidence
McGinn
FPL official designation: #1 for corners.
Primary85%
confidence
Buendía
FPL official designation: #2 for corners.
Shared55%
confidence
Cash
FPL official designation: #3 for corners.
Backup25%
confidence

Set-piece data curated from press conferences and auto-updated weekly from FBRef.

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Aston Villa FPL — Common Questions

Who are the best Aston Villa FPL players to own in 2025/26?

The top-scoring Aston Villa FPL players by total season points are: Buendía (£5.9m, 21 pts), McGinn (£5.4m, 17 pts), Suzuki (£5.0m, 16 pts). These rankings update hourly from the FPL API.

Who is the best value Aston Villa player in FPL right now?

Buendía (£5.9m) is currently Aston Villa's best-value FPL option with 21 total points — a ratio of 3.6 points per million. As a midfielder, they offer reliable returns without breaking the bank.

Who takes Aston Villa's set pieces in FPL 2025/26?

Buendía takes penalties, Buendía takes direct free kicks, McGinn takes corners. Set-piece responsibility matters in FPL because penalty takers score goals and corner/free-kick takers accumulate assists. Data sourced from Onside curated taker lists + FBRef.

What are Aston Villa's next FPL fixtures?

Aston Villa's next 3 fixtures: GW6 at home vs Brentford (FDR 3 — moderate); GW7 away vs Newcastle (FDR 3 — moderate); GW8 at home vs Man City (FDR 4 — tough). Average FDR is 3.3 — a mixed schedule. Lower FDR means easier opposition.

How many Aston Villa players should I have in my FPL squad?

Aston Villa have a mixed fixture run (avg FDR 3.2). 1–2 differential picks can be rewarding; captaincy relies on form. As a general rule, FPL squads with 3+ players from one team risk blank GW exposure if that club is in a cup run. Spread risk unless fixtures are clearly favourable.

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Data sourced from the Fantasy Premier League API. Set-piece data from Onside curated source + FBRef season-to-date. Prices in GBP. Refreshed hourly via ISR.

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