Best budget picks for your 2026/27 Fantasy Bundesliga squad

With the start of the 2026/27 Bundesliga season less than two weeks away, this article takes an early look at (some of) the best budget picks in the Bundesliga Fantasy game.

Below are 10 players you could consider as enablers to help free up funds for big-money options such as Michael Olise and Harry Kane.
 

Fabian Bredlow, VfB Stuttgart (Goalkeeper, 4.81M)

With Alexander Nübel’s three-year loan spell at VfB Stuttgart now over, Dennis Seimen has been announced as the club’s new No. 1. However, since Seimen has suffered an injury that is expected to keep him out until at least the first international break in September, Bredlow should start the opening games of the new season.

Jan Gyamerah, Elversberg (Defender, 1.99M)

Gyamerah is unlikely to be a major points scorer, but at around 2 million, he could be a useful enabler at the start of the game. The 31-year-old was a regular at right-back for Elversberg in the 2. Bundesliga last season, scoring once and providing three assists, and it currently looks like he will retain his place.

Keita Kosugi, Eintracht Frankfurt (Defender, 3.2M)

With Nathaniel Brown having completed a big-money move to Bayern Munich, Eintracht Frankfurt need someone to step in at left-back. Kosugi has yet to make his debut for the club since his €6 million move from Djurgården in January, but unless Eintracht bring in another player for the position, the 20-year-old looks to have a good chance of starting at left-back after impressing during pre-season under new head coach Adi Hütter.

Elias Baum, Eintracht Frankfurt (Defender, 5M)

If you’re willing to spend a little more, Baum looks like an even more attractive option from the Eintracht backline. After a hugely impressive loan spell at Elversberg in the 2. Bundesliga in 2024/25, expectations were high following his return, but he ultimately made just five appearances as a substitute last season. However, with Rasmus Kristensen having returned to Denmark, the path now appears clear for the 20-year-old to establish himself as a regular starter under Hütter.

Dejan Ljubicic, Schalke 04 (Midfielder, 2.71M)

If you're on the lookout for the cheapest possible midfield enabler, Ljubicic looks like the man to get. At 2.71 million, he is currently the joint-cheapest projected starter in midfield, alongside Elversberg's Lukasz Poreba. Ljubicic played in an attacking role in Schalke's 5-2 extra-time DFB-Pokal win over Hallescher and got on the scoresheet, but it's worth noting that he is likely to move to the wing-back position if captain Kenan Karaman is fit enough to return to the starting XI on Sunday.

Yuito Suzuki, Freiburg (Midfielder, 7.73M)

Suzuki showcased his potential in his first season at Freiburg, scoring nine goals and providing seven assists in 41 appearances across all competitions, and could take another step forward in his second season. The Japan international should be a nailed-on starter in central attacking midfield for a Freiburg side with a favourable opening schedule, and he appears to be priced too low compared to other players with similar potential.

Ezechiel Banzuzi, RB Leipzig (Midfielder, 4.14M)

With Rocco Reitz still needing time to adjust to his new club and working his way back to his best after an injury spell, Banzuzi looks set to start in midfield as a No. 8 for Leipzig at the beginning of the season. He most recently scored and provided an assist in the DFB-Pokal and could benefit from Leipzig's favourable opening schedule.

Younes Ebnoutalib, Eintracht Frankfurt (Striker, 3.37M)

Ebnoutalib made a decent start at Eintracht Frankfurt following his move from Elversberg in January, but an injury significantly limited his playing time for the remainder of the season. He now appears to have a good chance of starting up front alongside Jonathan Burkardt under Hütter. If that remains the case, he could be one of the biggest bargains available.

Tidiam Gomis, RB Leipzig (Striker, 4.5M)

When Romulo missed RB Leipzig's 6-0 win over Eintracht Trier in the DFB-Pokal last weekend, Gomis was given the nod over Conrad Harder up front. The Frenchman went on to provide an assist and looks in line to retain his starting spot against Gladbach if Romulo isn't passed fit.

Livan Burcu, 1. FC Union Berlin (Striker, 4.94M)

After receiving considerable praise towards the end of last season, expectations are high for the 21-year-old attacker heading into the 2026/27 campaign. A skilful attacker with an eye for goal, Burcu could really establish himself at Union this season, with the youngster currently expected to start on the left wing.

Honourable mentions: 

Matheo Raab, Union Berlin (Goalkeeper, 6.84M)

Tom Rothe, Union Berlin (Defender, 5.73M)

Fabio Gruber, Mainz (Defender, 5.98M)

Jeffrey Gouweleeuw, Augsburg (Defender, 6.03M)

Lukasz Poreba, Elversberg (Midfielder, 2.71M)

Isak Johannesson, Köln (Midfielder, 4.52M)

Francis Onyeka, Elversberg (Midfielder, 5M)

Bambasé Conté, Hoffenheim (Midfielder, 5.5M)

Adil Aouchiche, Schalke 04 (Midfielder, 6.48M)

Niklas Beste, Freiburg (Midfielder, 7.8M)

Stefan Marino, Paderborn (Striker, 2.49M)