3 Budget Midfielders to Buy in Serie A Fantasy
Three midfielders priced at 10 Credits or less who could outperform their initial value and become some of the smartest investments on Kickest this season.
Finding budget players isn’t about spending less. It’s about spending better.
For this article, we define budget midfielders as players priced at 10 Credits or below. The objective isn’t to identify the cheapest options available, but those capable of returning more Fantasy Points (FPT) than their price suggests while helping you build a stronger squad around premium players.
Each selection is based on tactical role, expected minutes, statistical profile and long-term upside, including the potential to increase in Credit value over the course of the season.
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Gianluca Busio
Price: 10 Credits
Now entering his fifth season with Venezia and his third in Serie A, Gianluca Busio looks ready to establish himself at the highest level. After a difficult adaptation campaign following his move to Italy, he took a clear step forward in his second Serie A season, making 33 appearances and scoring twice. His two years in Serie B were even more encouraging, producing 13 goals, with only one coming from the penalty spot.
Venezia appear far better equipped than in their previous Serie A campaigns. The core of the squad has been retained, Giovanni Stroppa remains in charge, and there is a genuine feeling that survival is a realistic objective this time around.
In Stroppa’s 3-5-2, Busio is expected to play as a box-to-box midfielder with the freedom to support attacks while remaining heavily involved in possession. His combination of on-ball responsibility and attacking upside makes him an excellent fit for Kickest.
Andy Diouf
Price: 9.5 Credits
Andy Diouf is already one of the most-selected midfielders on Kickest, with an ownership rate of over 13% at the time of writing. He has also been one of Inter’s brightest performers throughout pre-season.
So far, he has consistently featured on the right flank, where we expect him to start the season unless Inter sign another player capable of challenging him for the role. Replacing Denzel Dumfries won’t be straightforward, but Diouf brings a different skill set: he’s less of a penalty-box runner and more of a ball carrier, capable of beating defenders one-on-one and arriving late into dangerous areas rather than attacking crosses.
Inter’s favourable opening fixture at home against newly promoted Monza makes him an even more appealing option. A strong start could quickly translate into both Fantasy Points and an increase in Credit value.
Luis Hasa
Price: 7.5 Credits
Luis Hasa arrives at Frosinone from Napoli after emerging as one of the most exciting young midfielders in Serie B. A product of Juventus’ academy, he joined Napoli before spending last season on loan at Carrarese, where he enjoyed a genuine breakthrough campaign with 5 goals and 4 assists in 31 appearances.
Hasa first caught the attention of a wider audience by starring for Italy at the UEFA Under-19 European Championship before later choosing to represent Albania at senior international level. Despite his reputation, this is expected to be his first real opportunity to establish himself in Serie A.
Originally developed as an attacking midfielder and winger, Hasa has evolved into a dynamic mezzala in a 3-5-2 system. His technical quality, dribbling ability, vision and eye for goal make him one of the most intriguing low-cost midfielders available on Kickest. If he secures the starting role expected of him at Frosinone, he has all the tools to outperform his initial price.
Final Thoughts
Budget midfielders rarely define a fantasy squad on their own. More often, they determine how much quality you can afford elsewhere.
The best budget picks combine affordability with consistent minutes, tactical importance and room for growth. Identifying them before the market catches up can be one of the biggest advantages over the course of a Kickest season.
Continue your squad planning with our guides to the best budget defenders, budget forwards and the complete Kickest Scoring System.
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