Updated 9 October 2026. Cheap and mid-priced forwards are one of the hardest GW6 decisions, and the current Scout Squad repeatedly nominated Wissa, Gonzalo Garcia, Igor Thiago and Barry.
This price area decides whether you can afford Saka, Haaland, premium defence and a real bench.
Quick comparison
| Player | Main edge | Main risk |
|---|---|---|
| Thierno Barry | Big chances + box shots | Finishing |
| Gonzalo Garcia | Fulham fixture swing | Finishing / ceiling |
| Yoane Wissa | Newcastle fixture + role | Recent involvement |
| Igor Thiago | Value + role | Team attacking ceiling |
Thierno Barry
Official FPL's captaincy analysis lists Barry with eight big chances and 16 shots in the box. Only Haaland has more big chances.
That is exactly the profile we want when searching for goals before the points arrive.
Best for: managers who trust process and chance volume.
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Gonzalo Garcia
Garcia's appeal is schedule.
Fulham face:
Ipswich → Hull → Coventry
He has also generated central chances without fully converting them.
Best for: managers targeting a clean three-Gameweek window.
Yoane Wissa
Wissa appears in all four Fantasy Football Scout writers' GW6 squads.
That consensus matters because the role and fixture combine well.
The concern is recent direct involvement: he has not been involved in Newcastle's last five goals.
That can be read as poor form or as a buy-before-returns opportunity.
Best for: managers wanting the strongest consensus blend.
Igor Thiago
Thiago is another repeated Scout Squad name.
He is less explosive statistically than Barry but can make sense when his minutes are secure and the saving improves midfield or defence.
Best for: structure-focused Wildcards.
Who should Wildcard managers choose?
- Immediate goal threat: Barry
- Best three-fixture run: Garcia
- Expert-consensus route: Wissa
- Budget structure: Igor Thiago
OneFPL verdict
There is no automatic winner.
The best decision is the forward whose strengths match your squad: Barry for process, Garcia for fixtures, Wissa for balanced upside, Thiago for structure.
FAQ
Who is the best GW6 forward among Wissa, Garcia, Barry and Igor Thiago?
Barry has the strongest early chance volume, Garcia has the best short fixture swing, Wissa combines role and fixture, and Igor Thiago offers a different value route.
Who is best for a Wildcard?
The choice should be made over several Gameweeks rather than one fixture.
Is Haaland still worth owning?
Yes. This comparison is for the other forward slots.