How to Draft a Winning Fantasy Soccer Midfielder

Fielding a successful fantasy soccer team begins with a winning fantasy draft. Owners who put the effort forth to study the players available in the draft should be prepared to have their team finish in the top of the league standings.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

1. Ascertain any changes to the midfielder's team during the off-season. For example, a change to a more aggressive offensive philosophy by the team can lead to more scoring chances for a midfielder.
2. Check for listing errors in a player's position. Sometimes a fantasy league will incorrectly list a forward as a midfielder. Forwards generally score more fantasy points than the midfielder does. Conversely, some leagues show a player as midfielders when in reality they are defenders. A defender usually scores fewer points than a midfielder does.
3. Study all the rules of the fantasy soccer league. Rules for each league can differ regarding starting line-ups, reserve lists, scoring, and many other issues.
4. Draft midfielders that typically take corner, free and penalty kicks for their respective teams. These kicks can lead to extra dead ball scoring opportunities.
5. Select midfielders that are in the prime of their careers. Usually these players are between the twenty-five and thirty years of age. There are always exceptions, but generally these are the most productive scoring years for a midfielder.
6. Choose a midfielder that does not have a history of suspensions or injury. If a player does not participate the entire season, it can cost a fantasy owner the championship.
7. Rank each midfielder according to the previous steps and draft the players based upon that ranking.