FPL Gameweek 15: Transfers, Standout Picks & Captaincy Advice

Gameweek 15 arrives with a twist, and it’s one that could easily catch managers out if they’re not paying attention.

This is a use-or-lose week for transfers, and the upcoming AFCON boost in Gameweek 16 only adds to the strategy puzzle.

In GW15, any free transfers you currently have must be used. None can be carried over because every squad will automatically be topped up to five free transfers in GW16, regardless of how many were saved.

Then comes GW16, where all managers receive 5 free transfers for the AFCON reset. You don’t need to spend them all, but you do need to use at least one — rolling to six isn’t allowed, as five is the max.

With all that in mind, this is a crucial Gameweek to get ahead of the curve. Whether you're planning transfers, weighing up captaincy, or simply trying to avoid wasting moves, here’s what you need to know before you lock in your decisions for GW15.

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Top FPL Tips for Gameweek 15

⏰ Gameweek Deadline

Saturday 06 Dec at 11:00

📈 Most Popular FPL Transfers

1️⃣ Foden - 895,596
2️⃣ Thiago - 313,992
3️⃣ Bruno G. - 246,448
4️⃣ Woltemade - 206,517
5️⃣ Muñoz - 188,518

🚩 Key FPL Injury Updates

• Rice (23.3% ownership) - Mikel Arteta was non-committal on Declan Rice, who came off late on in midweek. Rice himself said he was “fine” after the game but Arteta wouldn’t confirm that.
• Saliba (11.8% ownership) - Saliba and Trossard are "a matter of days" from returning.
• Keane (2.4% ownership) - David Moyes is “not sure” whether Michael Keane returns from injury after missing out in midweek.

🧢 FPL Gameweek 15 Captaincy Candidates

1️⃣ Haaland - 7.2 predicted points
2️⃣ B. Fernandes - 5.5 predicted points
3️⃣ Woltemade - 5.3 predicted points

👉 Top 3 Captaincy Picks - Including a Differential

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Haaland gets the armband. In home matches this season he’s averaging 1.29 goals and 9 FPL points, making it tough to look elsewhere for captaincy. 🫡

Foden is also in the conversation. He’s delivered 32 points in his last two games and looks like he’s entering a serious purple patch. 🟪

There’s a Newcastle triple-up too. Burnley have scored just 15 goals and conceded 28, giving the Magpies strong potential for both defensive and attacking returns. 🔲

Bruno G. stands out as the top differential. His last four home scores read: 14, 10, 10, 7, showing exactly why he’s attracting attention from FPL managers. ⭐

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⭐ Top FPL Players for Gameweek 15

Check out some of our other must-read FPL content for this week:

👉 FPL Gameweek 15: Top 5 Key Players

👉 5 Low-Owned FPL Gems You MUST Consider for Gameweek 15

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