Promise David's £6.0m price and goalscoring record remain interesting, but Gameweek 1 provided the first competitive evidence on his Brighton role — and it was negative for immediate FPL selection.
David was an unused substitute in Brighton's 4-0 win over Aston Villa. Georginio Rutter started centrally and assisted Maxim De Cuyper.
The short answer
Do not buy Promise David for GW2 until Brighton show that he is ready to start.
His long-term profile is unchanged, but the minutes risk is now proven rather than theoretical.
| FPL factor | Updated position |
|---|---|
| Price | £6.0m |
| Position | Forward |
| GW1 status | Unused substitute |
| Current central starter | Georginio Rutter |
| Immediate verdict | WAIT |
| Long-term verdict | Watchlist |
What GW1 changed
Before the season, the concern was timing: David had arrived only days before GW1 and Brighton might integrate him gradually.
That is exactly what happened.
Brighton named him on the bench but did not use him even while leading comfortably. This suggests managers should not assume a starting role simply because he is a natural No.9.
Rutter is ahead for now
Rutter received the competitive central start and assisted De Cuyper's goal.
That makes him the current leader for centre-forward minutes.
The hierarchy can still change quickly — David was signed for a reason — but FPL managers do not need to predict the change before it happens.
The £6.0m price still matters later
David's underlying appeal has not disappeared.
Brighton describe him as an out-and-out striker and he arrived with 41 goals in 82 Union SG appearances.
If he becomes the starter, £6.0m could still be attractive. The correct process is simply to wait for the role.
What about penalties?
Do not assume David inherits them.
Pascal Groß remains Brighton's leading penalty and set-piece reference based on the available evidence. David's historical penalty record does not override a current club hierarchy.
Track competitive changes in the OneFPL penalty and set-piece guide.
OneFPL verdict
GW2: AVOID / WAIT.
David is still a player to monitor, not a failed signing or a bad long-term FPL asset. The issue is simply that a £6.0m forward slot should not be used on an unused substitute when playable alternatives exist.
The trigger to reconsider him is simple: a Premier League start, or repeated meaningful substitute minutes that clearly move him toward the XI.
Read the Brighton 4-0 Villa FPL reaction and compare forwards in the OneFPL Player Lab.
FAQ
Did Promise David play in GW1?
No. He was an unused substitute against Aston Villa.
Who started up front for Brighton?
Georginio Rutter started centrally and assisted De Cuyper.
Is Promise David still worth watching?
Yes. His scoring profile remains interesting, but FPL managers should wait for starting evidence.
Sources
OneFPL analysis. OneFPL is an independent Fantasy Premier League companion and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to the Premier League or Fantasy Premier League.
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