The short answer
Pascal Groß has one of the strongest set-piece profiles among budget FPL midfielders.
The £5.5m Brighton midfielder is currently the club's main option for corners and free-kicks, while official FPL analysis says he also appears to have taken over penalty duties after Danny Welbeck's move to Chelsea.
Groß then scored a penalty and supplied an assist in Brighton's 4-3 pre-season win over Strasbourg.
Current set-piece picture
| Duty | Groß status |
|---|---|
| Penalties | Strong current claim |
| Corners | Main taker |
| Direct free-kicks | Main option |
| Indirect free-kicks | Strong involvement |
| Price | £5.5m |
This is a working pre-season hierarchy, not a guarantee that every dead ball belongs to him all season.
Why set pieces matter at £5.5m
Groß can score through penalties, corner assists, free-kick assists, direct free-kick goals, open-play chances, bonus points and midfielder clean-sheet points.
That gives him multiple routes to returns without needing to play as a winger.
The Strasbourg evidence
Official FPL analysis highlighted a goal from the penalty spot plus an assist in Brighton's 4-3 win over Strasbourg.
This confirms that his set-piece role is already producing returns.
Groß versus other £5.5m midfielders
| Player | Main route |
|---|---|
| Pascal Groß | Penalties + corners + free-kicks |
| Mamadou Sangaré | DefCon + some attacking returns |
| Granit Xhaka | Minutes + contributions |
| Yasin Ayari | Box arrivals and attacking upside |
If Groß genuinely owns penalties, he arguably has the highest attacking ceiling in the £5.5m bracket.
The risks
A deeper midfield role can reduce shots and box touches. Brighton also have other technical players who can share certain corners or free-kicks, while penalty hierarchies can change.
OneFPL verdict
Groß is currently one of the best £5.5m attacking midfield options.
If he starts Brighton's final friendly and keeps the dead-ball duties, he deserves serious Gameweek 1 consideration.
Compare him in the OneFPL Player Lab and read the broader Brighton FPL Guide.
FAQ
How much is Pascal Groß in FPL?
He costs £5.5m.
Is Pascal Groß on penalties?
Official FPL analysis says he appears to have taken over penalties after Danny Welbeck's departure, and he scored from the spot against Strasbourg.
Does Groß take corners and free-kicks?
Yes. Official FPL currently identifies him as Brighton's main taker of corners and free-kicks.
Sources
OneFPL analysis. OneFPL is an independent Fantasy Premier League companion and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to the Premier League or Fantasy Premier League.
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