Bruno Guimaraes FPL 2026/27: Is Newcastle's £7.0m Midfielder Underpriced?

Last updated: 31 July 2026

Bruno Guimaraes finished the previous FPL season on 154 points and enters the new campaign in the mid-priced midfield bracket.

His appeal is unusual.

He is not a pure winger or number 10, but he can combine goals, assists, penalties, defensive contributions, clean-sheet points and elite minutes.

The new concern is Newcastle's managerial situation. Eddie Howe stepped down on 31 July, and the club said the process to appoint a successor was at an advanced stage.

Bruno's current FPL case

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Why 154 points matter

Bruno's total demonstrates that he can provide more than occasional attacking returns.

He averaged around 5.4 points per start last season, according to official pre-season analysis.

A midfielder returning five points per start can offer strong value when the minutes remain secure.

His routes include:

• Goals
• Assists
• Penalties
• Corners and free kicks
• Midfielder clean-sheet points
• Defensive contributions
• Bonus points

Penalty potential

Newcastle's working set-piece hierarchy places Bruno among the leading penalty candidates.

Nick Woltemade and other attackers may also be involved.

A secure penalty role would strengthen Bruno's value because he already provides a reliable floor through minutes and defensive work.

Managers should monitor:

1. Who takes pre-season penalties
2. Whether the new manager changes the hierarchy
3. Which striker starts
4. Whether Bruno remains captain
5. Whether he is rested from selected set pieces

Defensive contributions

Midfielders need a higher defensive-action threshold than defenders.

Bruno is one of the central midfielders capable of reaching it because he contributes through:

• Tackles
• Interceptions
• Recoveries
• Duels
• Central pressing

He recorded 14 defensive actions in Newcastle's league match against Everton late last season, showing the type of match in which the extra points can arrive.

Defensive contributions are useful because they do not require a goal or assist.

Newcastle's opening fixtures

Liverpool at home is difficult, but the schedule improves quickly.

Newcastle face only three of last season's top-10 teams in the opening 10, and the Hull and Coventry fixtures in Gameweeks 5 and 6 stand out.

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How the new manager can affect Bruno

Eddie Howe's departure introduces uncertainty.

A new coach can use Bruno as:

Deep controller

This protects minutes and contributions but can reduce shots and penalty-area touches.

Box-to-box midfielder

This is the most balanced FPL role.

He can still collect defensive actions while arriving near the box.

Advanced number eight

This raises goals and assists but may reduce some defensive contributions.

Double-pivot midfielder

The role depends on the partner. A defensive player such as Aladji Bamba can allow Bruno to move forward.

Effect of Newcastle's squad changes

Newcastle have lost important senior players during the summer, including Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali.

They have added younger talent and must appoint a new manager.

These changes can affect Bruno in both directions.

Positive

• More leadership
• More attacking responsibility
• More set pieces
• Greater control of midfield
• Possible penalty security

Negative

• Weaker attacking support
• Tactical transition
• More defensive responsibility
• Reduced assist potential
• Uncertain pre-season preparation

Bruno versus other midfielders

A useful comparison group includes Foden, Szoboszlai and other midfielders around the same price.

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Is he a Gameweek 1 pick?

Liverpool at home is not an easy opening fixture.

Managers can:

Start with Bruno

Choose this when you value secure minutes and plan to hold through the improving run.

Wait until Gameweek 3

Use the first two matches to assess the new manager before buying for Bournemouth, Leeds, Hull and Coventry.

Avoid initially

Choose another midfielder when Newcastle's transition appears disruptive.

The Gameweek 3 entry is currently the most controlled approach.

Best squad role

Bruno can serve as:

• A reliable third midfielder
• A set-and-hold mid-priced asset
• A route into Newcastle's improving fixtures
• A mini-league differential
• A Draft-game early-round midfielder

He is not the strongest captain, so managers should already own a premium captain elsewhere.

OneFPL verdict

Current status: High-quality hold candidate, cautious Gameweek 1 buy.

The 154-point season, penalties and defensive contributions justify interest.

The new manager is the deciding variable. When Bruno remains advanced and keeps penalties, he can become one of the best midfielders in his bracket.

Managers uncomfortable with the transition can wait until Gameweek 3.

FAQ

How many FPL points did Bruno Guimaraes score last season?

154.

Does Bruno take penalties?

He is a leading candidate, but the new manager and pre-season should confirm the hierarchy.

Is he worth selecting against Liverpool?

He can be held through the fixture, but managers building only for Gameweek 1 may prefer a player with an easier opponent.

When do Newcastle's fixtures improve?

From Gameweek 3, with Bournemouth, Leeds, Hull and Coventry across the next four.

Does Eddie Howe's departure reduce his appeal?

It increases uncertainty. The effect can be positive or negative depending on the new tactical role.

Sources

• Official Bruno Guimaraes profile
• Official Newcastle manager update
• Official Newcastle fixture analysis
• Official FPL player list

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