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Top 3 FPL Captain Picks for Gameweek 15

FPL Top Captains for Gameweek 15
Fantasy Football Fix 5 Dec. 2025

Top 3 FPL Captain Picks for Gameweek 15 (2025/26)

Looking for the best Fantasy Premier League (FPL) captain for Gameweek 15?

Each week we break down the top captaincy options to help you maximise points and climb your mini-leagues.

For Gameweek 15, we’ve highlighted three standout choices:

1️⃣ Fix’s No.1 predicted captain pick
2️⃣ A safe, high-ownership option (20%+ ownership)
3️⃣ A bold differential captain (under 20% ownership)

These picks cover every type of FPL manager — whether you prefer to play it safe with the crowd or chase early gains with a differential.



FPL Gameweek 15: The Best Captain Choices

Erling Haaland (SUN) - Highest Projected Point Scorer

Haaland has scored nine goals in home matches this season, which is more than any other player. As shown in the image below from our Opta Stats Sandbox, the Norwegian international is top amongst all players for shots in the box (27), 'big chances' (14) and 'Expected Goals' (xG) (7.13) in home matches.

Stats for Players in Home Matches Fantasy Premier League 2025/26

Man City are top for goals scored in home matches (19), the Manchester side are also top for 'big chances' (28) and xG (16.68).

Their visitors Sunderland have conceded just seven goals in away matches (third) and have kept two clean sheets. However, the Black Cats are ranked as low as 19th for shots conceded in away games (122) and ninth for xGC (11.04).

According to our Predicted Points & Stats tool, Haaland is projected to score 7.7 points this Gameweek.

Bruno Fernandes (wol) - High Ownership Alternative

B.Fernandes has notched five FPL assists in away matches this season, no midfielder has managed more. The Portuguese international is also top for attempted assists (16).

As the below image from our Match Centre feature shows, over Man United's last five league matches he is top amongst their players for xG (2.3), FPL assists (four) and attempted assists (16).

Last Five Game Player Statistics for Man Utd Fantasy Premier League 2025/26

Man United have scored 22 goals this season (sixth), the Red Devils are ranked second for shots (214) and top for xG (27.68).

Their hosts Wolves have conceded 29 goals this campaign which is more than any other side. The Midlands side are ranked ninth for shots in the box conceded (108) and 15th for xGC (21.22).

According to our Predicted Points & Stats tool, B.Fernandes is projected to score 5.3 points this Gameweek.

Nick Woltemade (BUR) - The Differential

Newcastle's summer transfer Woltemade has been their top scorer this season with five goals, the German international is top amongst their players for shots in the box (19), 'big chances' (eight) and xG (4.81).

He is also fourth amongst their players for chances created (nine) and has notched two FPL assists.

As the below image from our Transfer Analytics feature shows, he is currently the fourth most transferred in player for Gameweek 15 and may not remain a differential for long.

Transfer Activity for Fantasy Premier League 2025/26 Gameweek 15

Newcastle have scored 12 goals in home matches this season (seventh), the Magpies are ranked fifth for both 'big chances' (22) and xG (14.17) in home matches.

Their visitors Burnley have conceded 21 goals in away games (20th) and have not yet kept a clean sheet on their travels. The Clarets are ranked bottom for both shots conceded in away games (125) and xGC (18.06).

According to our Predicted Points & Stats tool, Woltemade is projected to score 5.0 points this Gameweek.


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