The short answer
Most £4.5m FPL forwards are bench enablers, not starters.
That is why Sindre Walle Egeli has become so interesting: he started Ipswich's final two friendlies and supplied three assists.
| Rank | Player/profile | Current value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sindre Walle Egeli | Best evidence of meaningful minutes |
| 2 | Jonah Kusi-Asare | Pure £4.5m enabler in official Scout squad |
| 3 | Other £4.5m forwards | Use only if team news reveals a starting role |
1. Sindre Walle Egeli
His final two friendlies produced two starts, three assists and roles at No.10 and right wing.
That is much stronger evidence than most minimum-price forwards offer.
Read the full Walle Egeli guide.
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2. Jonah Kusi-Asare
Official FPL included Kusi-Asare in its final 15-man Scout squad as a £4.5m enabler.
Importantly, the same analysis says he is not expected to start.
That makes him useful for a structure intentionally sacrificing the third forward position to fund the XI.
Why £4.5m forward strategy matters
The difference between a £4.5m forward and a £6.0m forward is £1.5m.
That saving can upgrade another starter, but there is a cost: you lose flexibility if your cheap forward never plays.
Good use
- 3-5-2 or 4-4-2 structure
- Reliable first bench option
- Saving clearly upgrades the XI
- Early Wildcard plan
Bad use
- Immediate Bench Boost
- Several other non-playing bench spots
- Need three forwards every week
Walle Egeli's complication
Julio Enciso's arrival and Abdul Fatawu's return from a knock make Walle Egeli's long-term role uncertain.
He can still begin the season as the best £4.5m option without being a good long-term hold.
Use OneFPL Player Lab to compare the price bracket and the best £6.0m forwards guide if you can spend more.
OneFPL verdict
Walle Egeli is No.1 for now because he has the strongest route to actual minutes.
Kusi-Asare is the cleaner pure burner. Other £4.5m forwards should be treated as bench-only until team news proves otherwise.
FAQ
Who is the best £4.5m FPL forward?
Sindre Walle Egeli currently has the strongest evidence of meaningful minutes.
Should I use a £4.5m forward on Bench Boost?
Only if team news gives strong evidence that the player will play.
