Every season, the hunt for the “template” team begins. While the overall Fantasy Premier League (FPL) ownership figures tell us which players casual managers are backing, it’s often more insightful to see who the very best managers in the game are trusting.
That’s where the Elite XI: Team Reveal managers come in. Between them, they boast:
🏆 18× Top 1k finishes
🚀 57× Top 5k finishes
📈 80× Top 10k finishes
Their track record is unmatched, and their squads consistently reveal where the sharpest minds in FPL are placing their trust.
What’s fascinating is that while some of these players aren’t highly owned across the overall game, they’re proving essential among the Elite XI — forming the backbone of what’s becoming known as the Elite Template.
For example, Cole Palmer (£10.5m) has become a near-universal pick, appearing in every single Elite XI squad. Maxime Estève (£4.0m), despite being overlooked by most FPL managers, is 100% owned by these experts thanks to his bargain price and route to minutes.
Below you’ll find the Top 10 Must-Have Players based on current Elite XI ownership:
| Player | Elite Ownership | Overall Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Cole Palmer | 100% | 60.6% |
| Maxime Estève | 100% | 18.7% |
| Martin Dúbravka | 100% | 29.9% |
| Mohamed Salah | 84.6% | 53.3% |
| Ollie Watkins | 84.6% | 24.2% |
| Florian Wirtz | 84.6% | 34.9% |
| Marc Guiu Paz | 76.9% | 15.5% |
| Joachim Andersen | 69.2% | 2.3% |
| Bruno Fernandes | 46.2% | 20.4% |
| Robert Sánchez | 46.2% | 22.1% |
Yes, you’ve read that right — some of the Elite Managers are not going with Mohamed Salah despite his record-breaking season. Even more bizarre, two Burnley players are currently higher owned than him!
Paul Marshman, who has six Top 1k finishes to his name (the most of any FPL manager), is one of those going without Salah as he sets up with a five-man midfield. You can check out his full squad on the Elite XI: Team Reveal page.
Another interesting pick is Marc Guiu Paz, Sunderland’s new signing. At just £4.5m, he could prove a huge enabler as a budget forward and is already tucked away on many Elite benches.
Meanwhile, Joachim Andersen stands out as a massive differential. Despite just 2.3% overall ownership, he’s trusted by Elite XI managers. For example, Tarek Balbaa has the Fulham defender stored on his bench for future rotation, as he currently starts Gameweek 1 with a stacked back three. To see when Tarek deploys him, you’ll need to set up live notifications on the Elite XI tool.
Finally, Bruno Fernandes is in just under half of the Elite teams but notably features in the squad of Tom Dollimore, the world’s No. 1 FPL manager, as part of his stacked five-man midfield.
These aren’t just random picks — they’re the foundations of the Elite Template. By learning from the Elite XI, you gain insight into how some of the most successful FPL managers approach the game: balancing premium heavy-hitters like Salah with clever budget enablers such as Estève or Guiu.
If history is anything to go by, many of these players will soon become mainstream picks as the season unfolds. For now, though, they give you a clear edge over managers who are still chasing overall ownership trends rather than following the experts.
So, before you finalise your Gameweek 1 squad, check out the Elite XI: Team Reveal managers' teams. These are the players the very best FPL managers aren’t going without — and ignoring them could leave you playing catch-up before the season has even started.
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