<p>Who are the best-value World Cup Fantasy players in each position?</p>
<p>We have already looked at some of the best ultra-budget options for <a href="https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/best-budget-world-cup-fantasy-2022-players-for-4m-or-less">$4.0m or less</a>.  This piece will focus on players between $4.5m and $7.5m, with a range of price tags for each position.</p>
<p>Looking for a budget enabler who is cheaper than the top-priced players but one with a bit more potential than bench fodder? This is the article for you.</p>
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<h2>Best value goalkeepers</h2>
<p>We covered $4.0m goalkeeper options in our <a href="https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/best-budget-world-cup-fantasy-2022-players-for-4m-or-less">ultra-budget</a> article but here are some other options.</p>
<h3>Alexander Dominguez ($4.5m)</h3>
<p>The Ecuador goalkeeper has a reasonable chance of a clean sheet in Matchday 1, with hosts Qatar first up.</p>
<p>Ecuador have been defensively solid in 2022, keeping a clean sheet in each of their last six matches.</p>
<p>Senegal losing Sadio Mane perhaps increases their chances of a shutout in Matchday 3, too.</p>
<p>The Netherlands in Matchday 2 is the main concern with Ecuador&#8217;s backline.</p>
<h3>Diogo Costa ($5.0m)</h3>
<p>If the Portuguese starts the tournament as number one, he could prove excellent value.</p>
<p>Portugal face Ghana, Uruguay and South Korea in the group stage.</p>
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<h2>Best value defenders</h2>
<p>Our <a href="https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/best-budget-world-cup-fantasy-2022-players-for-4m-or-less">$4.0m or less article</a> covered picks such as Croatia&#8217;s <strong>Borna Sosa ($3.5m)</strong> so here we offer two options at a slightly higher price.</p>
<div id="attachment_50444" style="width: 1034px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-50444" class="size-full wp-image-50444" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/World-Cup-Denmark-Joakim-Maehle.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="689" srcset="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/World-Cup-Denmark-Joakim-Maehle.jpg 1024w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/World-Cup-Denmark-Joakim-Maehle-300x202.jpg 300w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/World-Cup-Denmark-Joakim-Maehle-768x517.jpg 768w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/World-Cup-Denmark-Joakim-Maehle-610x410.jpg 610w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><p id="caption-attachment-50444" class="wp-caption-text">Joakim Maehle. Picture by Getty Images.</p></div>
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<h3>Joakim Maehle ($4.5m)</h3>
<p>Maehle is one of the <a href="https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/world-cup-fantasy-2022-best-defenders-for-the-group-stages">best defensive options</a> in the game, regardless of price.</p>
<p>An attacking wing-back, the Dane starred in Euro 2020 and managers will be hoping for more of the same.</p>
<h3>Theo Hernandez ($5.0m)</h3>
<p>The $5.0m price is arguably pushing it in budget terms, however Hernandez offers value in comparison to other players from top teams.</p>
<p>He faces potential competition from his brother <strong>Lucas Hernandez ($5.5m)</strong>, however the full-back is a more naturally attacking player than <strong>Benjamin Pavard ($5.0m) </strong>who is expected to start on the right-hand side.</p>
<p>France face Australia in Matchday 1.</p>
<h2>Best value midfielders</h2>
<p>With the $4.0m bracket covered off in our previous <a href="https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/best-budget-world-cup-fantasy-2022-players-for-4m-or-less">article</a>, our budget midfielders start at $5.0m.</p>
<h3>Leandro Paredes ($4.5m)</h3>
<p>Managers may wish to look to more attacking options to cover off Argentina, however Paredes offers a budget route into Argentina&#8217;s attack.</p>
<p>He is $0.5m cheaper than central midfield teammate <strong>Rodrigo de Paul </strong>but there&#8217;s not too much between them.</p>
<p>Paredes scored one and assisted two in 14 qualifying games, while de Paul managed one goal and three assists in 16 matches.</p>
<p>Neither are expected to set the world on fire, however they are expected starters and could pick up the odd attacking return and tackle point.</p>
<h3>Andreas Skov Olsen ($6.0m)</h3>
<p>The Danish midfielder was joint-top scorer in qualifying for his country, with five goals. He also recorded three assists.</p>
<p>After a first-game matchup against Tunisia, Denmark face France &#8211; an altogether tougher test.</p>
<p>But Denmark beat France twice in the Nations League this year, with Skov Olsen scoring in the second game. So don&#8217;t rule out Matchday 2 returns.</p>
<div id="attachment_51110" style="width: 1034px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-51110" class="size-full wp-image-51110" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Skov-Olsen-Denmark.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="683" srcset="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Skov-Olsen-Denmark.jpg 1024w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Skov-Olsen-Denmark-300x200.jpg 300w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Skov-Olsen-Denmark-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Skov-Olsen-Denmark-610x407.jpg 610w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><p id="caption-attachment-51110" class="wp-caption-text">Andreas Skov Olsen of Denmark. Picture by Getty Images</p></div>
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<h3>Steven Bergwijn ($7.0m)</h3>
<p>Bergwijn makes the list of <a href="https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/world-cup-fantasy-2022-best-midfielders-for-the-group-stages">top midfielders in the game</a>, according to our resident expert FPL Salah.</p>
<p>We can&#8217;t beat him at this price bracket. Playing up front for the Netherlands in a favourable group for the Oranje, Bergwijn is likely to be in plenty of managers&#8217; teams.</p>
<h2>Best value forwards</h2>
<p>Here are our top three best-value forwards.</p>
<h3>Almoez Ali ($4.5m)</h3>
<p>Qatar striker Ali is undoubtedly, alongside <strong>Akram Afif ($4.5m)</strong>, one of the stars of host nation Qatar.</p>
<p>Ali has 42 goals in 85 games and if Qatar do manage to score against Ecuador in the tournament&#8217;s opener, he and Afif are likely to be involved.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re looking to invest elsewhere, Ali is probably the best bet at this super-budget price.</p>
<h3>Andrej Kramaric ($6.0m)</h3>
<p>Kramaric, who has 20 goals in 74 games for Croatia. He currently plays his club football at Hoffenheim in Germany, where he has netted 86 times in 191 games.</p>
<p>He should start up front for the 2018 World Cup runners-up and with Morocco and Canada up first, could be in line for some attacking returns early in the tournament.</p>
<h3>Richarlison ($7.5m)</h3>
<p>Brazil forward Richarlison is one of the candidates to lead the line for Brazil.</p>
<p>He&#8217;s not immune from rotation but has starred in most games in 2022 for the World Cup favourites.</p>
<p>He has 17 goals in 38 appearances for his country and comes in $0.5m cheaper than the likes of <strong>Darwin Nunez </strong>and <strong>Lautaro Martinez</strong>.</p>
<div id="attachment_49596" style="width: 1034px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-49596" class="size-full wp-image-49596" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Richarlison-Spurs.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="683" srcset="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Richarlison-Spurs.jpg 1024w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Richarlison-Spurs-300x200.jpg 300w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Richarlison-Spurs-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Richarlison-Spurs-610x407.jpg 610w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><p id="caption-attachment-49596" class="wp-caption-text">Richarlison of Spurs and Brazil. Picture by Getty Images</p></div>
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<h2>Check out more World Cup and Premier League fantasy coverage</h2>
<p>As well as the official <a href="https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/world-cup-fantasy-2022-tips-the-ultimate-guide">FIFA World Cup Fantasy</a> game Ultimate Guide, we’ve got coverage on <a href="https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/sky-sports-fantasy-football-world-cup-2022-tips-the-ultimate-guide-2">Sky Sports Fantasy Football World Cup</a>, <a href="https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/dream-team-world-cup-2022-tips-the-ultimate-guide">Dream Team World Cup</a> and <a href="https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/telegraph-fantasy-football-world-cup-2022-tips-the-ultimate-guide">Telegraph Fantasy Football World Cup</a> too.</p>
<p>And either side of the World Cup, we have <a href="https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/fantasy-premier-league-ultimate-guide-fpl-tips">FPL</a>, <a href="https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/sky-fantasy-football-tips">Sky</a>, <a href="https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/category/sun-dream-team">Sun</a> and <a href="https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/category/telegraph">Telegraph</a> covered in-depth on a weekly basis.</p>
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