Bundesliga Official Fantasy: Top 7 players to sign

The Bundesliga has jumped on the Fantasy Football bandwagon and have created their own Fantasy game which will go into its second year this seaon. It is similar to the FPL and majority of the scoring system remains identical. There remains a few things to look at such as the keepers scoring significantly higher points for saves, but getting a -1 for every goal conceded. There are also points on offer for chances created, duels won and shots on goal.

You can look at the rules and join the game on their official website. The total available balance given to every team is 150 million and you've to assemble a squad of 15 players just like in the FPL

Here are the 7 best options to sign for your team

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Robert Lewandowski (17M) - Bayern Munich Fw

Let's get the most obvious one out of the bag at the start. The Polish striker is the most selected player in the game by some distance and also the priciest.

For good reason, Lewandowski has scored 20+ goals season after season at Bayern and there is no reason to doubt that he would not be doing the same this time around. He scored 29 goals in the league last season, that was amazingly 14 more than the distant runner-up Nils Peterson

Forget his high asking price and just get him in your team. Lewandowski is truly a must have and there is no better striker in the whole league who can assure goals as regularly and in such numbers as he can.

It would be advisable to go for another two Bayern players, especially a defender. Bayern are heads and shoulder above every team in the league. It would be foolish not to utilize the high and regular returns that their players provide in the Fantasy game.

Other players to consider:

Joshua Kimmich Df

James Rodrigues Mf

Manuel Neuer Gk

Thomas Muller Fw

Timo Werner (14M) - RB Leipzig Fw

Back to a 20 goal haul this season for Werner?

The German international striker is another great pic in the striker's department. He couldn't quite hit the heights he was expected to last season scoring only 13 times in the league. Werner, however, is a very creative player and provided 7 assists to compensate for his goalscoring exploits.

With Leipzig not in the Champions League this season, the club can focus on their league campaign which might enable Werner to have another 20+ goal season like he did in 2016-17.

He does not come cheap at 14 M but with the quality and the assured returns that he brings, Werner is undoubtedly a quality Fantasy pick.

Also from Leipzig: Marcel Sabitzer Mf,

Jean Kevin Augustin Fw

Benjamin Pavard (12M) - VfB Stuttgart Df

Pavard after scoring the stunner against Argentina in the WC

The French full back is the second most selected defender in the game. Now a World Cup winner, Pavard was arguably one of the players of the tournament.

The young defender played in the center of defense for his club last season, in contrast to his Right Back position for France.

Stuttgart had a goalscoring problem last season which led them to finish just outside of the European spots. Their defending however was resolute with only 36 goals conceded which was second best behind only Bayern (28).

The club's defensive rigidity is expected to continue into this season. Pavard with all of his ability will grab a lot of extra points for duels won (2 per 5 won) to go along with the clean sheets that his team will accumulate.

Also to pick: People looking for a good goalkeeper can get Stuttgart's Ron-Robert Zieler for the same price.

Marco Reus (15M) - Borussia Dortmund Mf

When fit, Reus will score!

Another obvious choice for any fantasy team with a condition that he manages to stay fit. Marco Reus has been listed in midfield which makes him a great choice to pick alongside Lewandowski.

He was full of goals last season when he made his comeback from the injury and scored 7 in 11 matches. Needless to say, he will be a goal machine for Dortmund if he continues to play the whole season, making him an invaluable asset in the game.

Also to consider from Dortmund: Max Philip Fw,

Marius Wolf Fw,

Omer Toprak Df

Daniel Caligiuri (13M) - FC Schalke Mf

Caligiuri was arguably Schalke's best player last season

Caligiuri was instrumental in Schalke's 2nd place finish last campaign. He scored 6 goals in the league and provided 10 assists. Those are some really good numbers for a midfielder making him a hot prospect for this year's fantasy league.

Caligiuri usually plays on the right of midfield and is an adept crosser of the ball. He also likes to cut inside and have a shot at goal.

He is averse to any rotation by his manager and is a sure pick starter week in week out for his club, having played all but one match last season.

Also to pick from Schalke: Fahrmann Gk,

Marco Uth Fw

Leon Bailey (14M) - Bayer Leverkusen Fw

Bailey is one of the best young talents in the Bundesliga

The young sensation who took the Bundesliga by storm last season- Bailey managed a total of 9 goals and 6 assists to lead his team into a European place.

The 21-year-old plays usually as a part of an attacking trio on the right-hand side. In spite of having the likes of Julian Brandt and Kevin Volland alongside him, Bailey hogged much of the limelight last season which could be attributed to his great performances.

With a young player only getting better, expectations run high with the Jamaican forward as he heads into the new season.

Also from Leverkusen: Brandt Fw

Kai Havertz Mf

Marvin Plattenhardt (11M) - Hertha Berlin Df

Plattenhardt playing for Germany at the World Cup

The German defender who made the World Cup squad was one of the most exciting players in the Bundesliga last season. Playing from the Left Back position, he provided 7 assists in the league while getting another one in the Europa league.

This is a testament of the full back's creative talent that he continues to provide for his team with such regularity.

Hertha Berlin is not in any European competition this season which will enable them to focus all their attention on the League. They are expected to significantly better their 10th place finish from last season.

Plattenhardt would be a central figure in this regard and is expected to have another great campaign.

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Honorary Mentions : Niclas Fullkrug Fw - Hannover,

Andrej Kramaric Fw - Hoffenheim,

Caiuby Mf - FC Ausburg