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Fifa World Cup fantasy football tips: find the best value for money so you can afford Harry Kane, Neymar, Luis Suarez & Co

There are bargains to be had so you have the cash to spend on expensive players such as Belgium midfielder Kevin de Bruyne

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Russia’s Igor Akinfeev saves a penalty against Spain. He is available at €5.0 million in World Cup fantasy football. Photo: EPA
Jonathan White
If you’ve been reading our guides to World Cup fantasy football then you will have noticed that our recommendations often have one thing in common – they come with a hefty price tag.

That dream front three of Neymar, Harry Kane and Luis Suarez comes in at 33.7 million – meaning you’ve only got 71.3 million left to purchase another 12 players.

It’s a dilemma that we are here to ease with a look at the bargains who are overperforming in Russia but might have flown under your radar.
Sweden goalkeeper Robin Olsen applauds fans after beating Switzerland. Photo: EPA
Sweden goalkeeper Robin Olsen applauds fans after beating Switzerland. Photo: EPA
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Goalkeepers

The most expensive keepers – France’s Hugo Lloris, Belgium’s Thibaut Courtois and the Brazilian pair of Ederson and Alisson – come in at 6 million each and have been selected by over 50 per cent of participants. Uruguay’s Muslera is an obvious alternative with 23 points at 5.7 million but 14 per cent of fantasy managers have opted for him.

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