Top 3 FPL Captain Picks for Gameweek 21 (2025/26)

Looking for the best Fantasy Premier League (FPL) captain for Gameweek 21?

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

For Gameweek 21, 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.

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FPL Gameweek 21: The Best Captain Choices

Erling Haaland (BHA) - Highest Projected Scorer

Haaland has found the back of the net 11 times in 10 home games this season — more than any other player. The Norwegian international also tops the league for shots in the box (37), 'big chances' (19) and expected goals (xG) (10.18) on home turf.

Manchester City have scored 26 goals in home matches (most in the league) and also lead for shots on target (65) and 'big chances' (39). Only Arsenal (24.06) have recorded a higher home xG than City’s 23.64.

Their visitors Brighton have conceded 16 goals away from home (ninth), ranking 13th for shots conceded (139) and 15th for expected goals conceded (xGC) (17.18) in away fixtures.

According to our Predicted Points & Stats tool, Haaland is projected to score 6.1 points this Gameweek.

Igor Thiago (SUN) - High Ownership Alternative

Thiago’s total of seven goals in home matches is bettered only by Haaland (11) among forwards. The 24-year-old also ranks third among forwards for shots on target (12), 'big chances' (11) and xG (6.63) in home fixtures.

As shown in the image below from our Player Heatmaps feature, Thiago has averaged 5.8 FPL points per match in home games this season.

Brentford’s tally of 20 goals in home matches is surpassed only by Arsenal and Manchester City (26 each). The Bees rank fourth for 'big chances' (34) and fifth for xG (20.43) in home fixtures.

Their visitors Sunderland have conceded 11 goals on their travels (third) and have kept three clean sheets. However, the Black Cats rank 19th for shots conceded in away games (169) and ninth for xGC (15.94).

According to our Predicted Points & Stats tool, Thiago is projected to score 5.1 points this Gameweek.

Bruno Guimarães (LEE) - The Differential

Bruno G. has scored six goals at St James’ Park this season, with no midfielder managing more in home matches.

He has attempted 16 shots across those 10 home games — only J. Murphy (17) and Woltemade (19) have registered more efforts among Newcastle players. He has also been presented with five 'big chances', with only Barnes and Gordon (six each) and Woltemade (nine) receiving more.

As shown in the image below from our Opta Stats Sandbox, he ranks fourth among Newcastle players for xG (2.49), behind Barnes (2.74), Gordon (3.25) and Woltemade (4.94).

Newcastle have scored 18 goals at St James’ Park this season (fourth overall). The Magpies rank third for 'big chances' (36) and fourth for xG (21.11) in home matches.

Their visitors Leeds have conceded 20 goals on their travels (18th) and have kept just one away clean sheet. The Yorkshire side rank ninth for shots in the box conceded (86) and 11th for xGC (16.10) in away games.

According to our Predicted Points & Stats tool, Bruno G. is projected to score 4.7 points this Gameweek.

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