The short answer
Brighton have signed Promise David from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise on a season-long loan with an obligation to buy if certain criteria are met.
Fantasy Premier League added him on 19 August at £6.0m as a forward.
The raw profile is exciting: Brighton describe him as an out-and-out striker, while the club says he scored 41 goals in 82 appearances for Union SG.
The FPL problem is timing. He has arrived only days before Gameweek 1, so managers do not yet have enough evidence to call him a guaranteed starter.
| FPL factor | Promise David |
|---|---|
| Price | £6.0m |
| Position | Forward |
| Club | Brighton |
| Transfer | Union SG → Brighton |
| Brighton description | Out-and-out striker |
| Union SG record | 41 goals in 82 appearances |
| GW1 security | Unclear after late arrival |
| Immediate verdict | Watchlist |
Why the £6.0m price is interesting
The £6.0m forward bracket is already one of the most competitive value areas in FPL.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin has secure Leeds minutes and penalties, while Igor Jesus has strong pre-season form for Nottingham Forest. Promise David now enters the same price point with a genuine goalscorer's profile.
That means he should not be judged in isolation.
Read the updated best £6.0m FPL forwards before using a forward slot.
What changes at Brighton?
The signing creates a direct tactical question around Georginio Rutter.
Brighton had used Rutter centrally during pre-season. A natural No.9 arriving this late can:
- Push Rutter into a supporting or attacking-midfield role
- Create direct competition for centre-forward minutes
- Give Brighton a more physical penalty-box presence
- Change who benefits most from Pascal Groß's service
It can also help Groß indirectly. A striker who attacks crosses and set pieces can improve the assist ceiling of Brighton's chief dead-ball taker.
Read the refreshed Brighton FPL guide.
Does Promise David take penalties?
Do not assume so.
Promise David has a strong career penalty record, but Pascal Groß is currently Brighton's established penalty and set-piece reference in FPL analysis.
A new striker's historical penalty-taking does not automatically override an existing hierarchy.
The first competitive penalty is the evidence that matters.
Track changes in the OneFPL penalty and set-piece guide.
Should you buy him for GW1?
We would wait.
The upside is obvious:
- £6.0m price
- Proven scoring record
- Natural striker profile
- Brighton create enough chances to make a starting No.9 relevant
The risks are just as important:
- Very late arrival
- No established Premier League role yet
- Rutter and other Brighton attackers already competing for minutes
- Brighton may integrate him gradually
OneFPL verdict
Promise David is one of the most interesting new £6.0m forwards, but Calvert-Lewin remains safer for Gameweek 1.
If Brighton quickly make David their first-choice No.9, the price can become excellent. Until that role is confirmed, he belongs on the watchlist rather than in a locked GW1 squad.
Compare him using OneFPL Player Lab, Fixtures and the Transfer Planner.
FAQ
How much is Promise David in FPL?
He is £6.0m and classified as a forward.
Has Brighton officially signed Promise David?
Yes. Brighton announced a season-long loan from Union Saint-Gilloise, with an obligation to buy if certain criteria are met.
Is Promise David guaranteed to start Gameweek 1?
No. He has arrived very late in pre-season and Brighton's final hierarchy still needs confirming.
How many goals did he score for Union SG?
Brighton say he scored 41 goals in 82 appearances.
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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