🔝 Orban, Rensch, Hojlund: 6️⃣ (+1) shock Fantasy Football picks 🚀 | OneFootball

Fantasy football is never an exact science: every year there are overpriced players who disappoint and unknowns who become true heroes in friends’ leagues.

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In the first six matchdays of Serie A 2025/26, we’ve already witnessed some sensational twists: players picked at the auction just to fill out the squad are now carrying entire teams with goals, assists, and sky-high ratings.

If you thought you scored a bargain with the usual big names… you might already be kicking yourself. Let’s take a look together at the six names that are rewriting the fantasy football hierarchy.

⚡ Cancellieri, the unexpected rebirth

From eternal promise to true protagonist. Matteo Cancellieri has surprised everyone with convincing and decisive performances in a Lazio shirt.

The forward, whom many had already labeled a “mystery object,” has found consistency and confidence, “taking advantage” of the transfer market freeze and Isaksen’s physical problems.

The result? Crucial goals, highlight-reel plays, and ratings always above average. Those who picked him up for a few credits are now cherishing him as a masterstroke.

🎯 Krstovic & Kamaldeen, the duo you didn’t expect

Six matchdays in and people are already talking about a “golden duo.” Krstovic has become a nightmare for defenses with his physicality and nose for goal, while Kamaldeen scorches the pitch with devastating bursts of speed and dribbling.

Together they’re racking up bonus points and have turned their attack into a loose cannon. Those who fielded them “just to try” are now grinning: few credits spent, tons of points earned.

💪 Orban 'bold'

“Bold.” That’s how Verona’s sporting director, Sogliano, described Gift Orban. After a long journey through Norway, Belgium, France, and Germany, the Nigerian born in 2002 has landed in Serie A and already shown what he’s made of.

Wearing the scaligeri shirt, he’s already scored a goal in the draw against Juventus, but above all, he’s delivered performances that combine quality and quantity. 

And those who expected a rebirth in Verona have already been satisfied: this season could truly be his breakout year.

🚅 Palestra, the surprise 'arrow'

Who knew him at the auction? Very few. Yet Palestra is becoming one of the most interesting names of these early matchdays.

Arriving from Atalanta, where he never managed to establish himself consistently, he immediately earned a spot in Pisacane’s Cagliari thanks to his versatility, a key asset.

Palestra can play both full-back and winger, making him a crucial weapon for the Sardinians. And the numbers speak for themselves: already 4 starts out of 5 matches, including an assist against Lecce.

🔒 Rensch, reliability and versatility

Arriving rather quietly last January, Rensch has already shown why first Ranieri and then Gasperini (and also fantasy football managers) trust him.

He plays with discipline, covers well, and pushes forward when needed. Not only does he guarantee solid ratings, but he’s also shown he can contribute offensively.

He may not be a “cover star,” but to build winning teams you also need certainties like him.

🚀 Hojlund, definitive explosion

He’s no longer a gamble, he’s the real deal. Rasmus Hojlund is proving himself to be a top-level striker: crucial goals in Serie A and the Champions League, movements of a great center-forward, and a consistency that makes fantasy managers dream.

Those who picked him up as a “backup striker” now have a real top player at home. And the feeling is that this is just the beginning of a sensational season.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here.

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