This 2024-2025 EPL season review for Fantrax Draft players focuses on players who were Booms for their managers. These are players who performed well above their pre-season expectations. They were not drafted high, but rewarded managers with outstanding seasons.
Starting XI of the Boom Draft Picks
EPL Season Review Boom Goalkeeper
Mark Flekken – Brentford – ADP: 148.1 – Positional Rank: 1 – Overall Rank: 18
Flekken wasn’t even a top 10 keeper drafted at the beginning of the season. Brentford finished 10th in the table, but Flekken finished as the top scoring Fantrax keeper. He recorded 153 saves, which was best on the season by almost 30 saves. The Bee’s keeper had seven clean sheets and even added two assists. He started in 37 games. Even though he allowed 55 goals, he never had a negative score.
Honorable Mention:
Matz Sels – Nottingham Forest –Â ADP: 404 – Positional Rank: 3 – Overall Rank: 42
EPL Season Review Boom Defenders
Daniel Munoz- Crystal Palace – ADP: 59 – Positional Rank: 1 – Overall Rank: 7
Despite being picked almost 60th in the draft in most leagues, Munoz was a revelation for Crystal Palace this season. He was the top defender, boasting a wide range of stats that made him a set-and-forget player all season long. He finished with 4 goals, 6 assists, and 11 clean sheets. Munoz topped all defenders with 80 tackles won and most shots on target with 18. Finishing top 10 as a defender is no easy feat and will be much higher on the draft board going into next season.
Antonee Robinson – Fulham – ADP: 70 – Positional Rank: 2 – Overall Rank: 11
Robinson has a similar story to Munoz in that he was still drafted decently high in most drafts, but exceeded expectations and finished top 15 overall. Antonee had zero goals but had 42 accurate crosses and also provided 10 assists, which were both the most for any defender. The American is not reliant on clean sheets and gets an array of ghost points that made him super consistent all year long. There are rumors of a move this summer, which could change his value next season.
Nathan Collins – Brentford – ADP: 347 – Positional Rank: 4 – Overall Rank: 17
Nathan Collins was a gem for anyone who was able to snag him early in the season off the waiver wire. Collins was practically undrafted in all of the leagues and finished 4th in points amongst all defenders and top 17 overall. The big center back finished with 2 goals, 8 clean sheets, and 7 assists from only 10 key passes. Collins led all players with 57 blocked shots and had 119 aerials, which had him only bested by Dan Burn. He started in all 38 games and, similar to Flekken, he never had a negative score despite conceding 57 goals this season.
Honorable Mention:
Nikola Milenkovic – Nottingham Forest –Â ADP: 331 – Positional Rank: 6 – Overall Rank: 26
EPL Season Review Boom Midfielders
Alex Iwobi – Fulham – ADP: 107 – Positional Rank: 4 – Overall Rank: 13
Alex Iwobi was the standout midfielder boom of the season, finishing 11th overall despite being drafted around the 107th pick. The Nigerian provided consistent returns week after week, accumulating 402 fantasy points. Iwobi finished the season with 9 goals, 6 assists, 59 key passes, and 48 successful dribbles. Iwobi tied with Cole Palmer on most accurate crosses amongst midfielders with 25. He played in all 38 games for Fulham with 35 starts, proving his durability and importance to Marco Silva’s system and to Fantrax managers.
Enzo Fernandez – Chelsea – ADP: 104 – Positional Rank: 6 – Overall Rank: 16
Enzo Fernandez emerged as a reliable fantasy asset this season, finishing 14th overall with 383.5 points. Drafted around pick 119, he significantly outperformed expectations in his second Premier League campaign. Fernandez finished the season with 6 goals, 8 assists, and finished with 79 key passes, which was 4th overall. His deep-lying playmaker role for Chelsea provided steady returns through his 33 tackles won and found himself on a fair share of set pieces. Fernandez played in 36 games with 32 starts and proved to Chelsea fans and fantasy managers of his value this season.
Mikkel Damsgaard – Brentford – ADP: 1167 – Positional Rank: 9 – Overall Rank: 25
Perhaps the biggest midfielder boom of the season, Damsgaard was essentially undrafted (ADP over 1100) but finished 24th overall with 360.75 points. After struggling with injuries in his first two seasons at Brentford, the Danish midfielder finally showed his true potential in 2024-25. Damsgaard finished the season with 2 goals, 10 assists, and 63 key passes while playing all 38 games with 34 starts. His work rate was exceptional, winning 44 tackles and completing 50 successful dribbles. Damsgaard also contributed 22 accurate crosses, showcasing his versatility in the final third. His emergence as Brentford’s creative hub made him one of the best waiver wire pickups of the entire season.
Youri Tielemans – Aston Villa – ADP: 138 – Positional Rank: 11 – Overall Rank: 28
Tielemans continued his solid fantasy production with Aston Villa, finishing 27th overall despite being drafted around pick 138. With 356 points, he provided excellent value for managers who took a chance on him in the middle rounds. Tielemans finished the season with 3 goals, 7 assists, and 61 key passes from his central midfield role. His defensive contributions were equally impressive, winning 58 tackles, which was 5th overall for midfielders. Tielemans appeared in 36 games with 35 starts.
Honorable Mention:
Jacob Murphy – Newcastle – ADP: 127 – Positional Rank: 13 – Overall Rank: 32
EPL Season Review Boom Forwards
Bryan Mbeumo – Brentford – ADP: 42.2 – Positional Rank: 2 – Overall Rank: 2
Bryan Mbeumo was nothing short of sensational this season, finishing as the 2nd highest scoring player overall despite being drafted around pick 42. With 581.75 fantasy points, he was only bested by Mo Salah and one of the season’s biggest success stories. Mbeumo exploded for 20 goals and 9 assists in all 38 Premier League games, starting every match for Thomas Frank’s Brentford side. His creativity was exceptional, leading all forwards with 70 key passes while hitting 41 shots on target. Mbeumo also contributed 29 accurate crosses and completed 52 successful dribbles, showcasing his well-rounded attacking game. His 31 tackles won demonstrated his work rate off the ball, making him the complete package for fantasy managers. Mbeumo’s transformation into one of the league’s most deadly forwards made him invaluable throughout the campaign.
Matheus Cunha – Wolves – ADP: 72.5 – Positional Rank: 3 – Overall Rank: 5
Despite Wolves’ struggles in the Premier League, Matheus Cunha emerged as a genuine star, finishing 5th overall with 471.75 fantasy points. Drafted around pick 73, he provided exceptional value by shouldering the goalscoring burden for his team. Cunha finished the season with 15 goals and 7 assists in 33 appearances, starting 29 games for the struggling Wolves side. He had 44 shots on target while creating 57 key passes for teammates. Cunha’s dribbling ability was a major fantasy asset, completing 61 successful dribbles. His technical ability and work rate made him one of the most reliable forwards in fantasy football despite playing for a team that struggled all season.
Antoine Semenyo – Bournemouth – ADP: 96.4 – Positional Rank: 5 – Overall Rank: 9
Semenyo continued his development into a reliable Premier League forward, finishing 9th overall despite being drafted around pick 96. With 434.5 points, he was one of the most consistent performers for Bournemouth throughout the season. Semenyo finished with 11 goals and 7 assists in 37 appearances, starting 36 games for the Cherries. His attacking threat was evident with 41 shots on target and 46 key passes created for teammates. Semenyo’s pace and direct running style paid dividends in fantasy, as he completed 69 successful dribbles – the most among all forwards. His work rate was also impressive, winning 35 tackles to contribute defensively. Semenyo’s well-rounded game provided excellent value for managers who backed him in the middle rounds of drafts.
Honorable Mentions:
Yoane Wissa – Brentford – ADP: 118 – Positional Rank: 8 – Overall Rank: 20
Chris Wood – Nottingham Forest – ADP: 132 – Positional Rank: 9 – Overall Rank: 21
