Fantasy Premier League Tips: 11 Essential Players You Must Consider

8. Leighton Baines (Everton)

There are so few defenders out there who can boast the unusual statistic of having scored more goals than Manchester United's wingers last season. With five in the Premier League, Leighton Baines outscored Nani, Ashley Young, Antonio Valencia and Wilfried Zaha combined in 2013-14. That's a remarkable record for the left-back, who enjoyed another brilliant personal season for Everton last term. Baines played a key role in the side that finished an impressive fifth last time out and helped secure European football for his side by conceding only 39 times - fewer than Liverpool (50) and United (43). As previously mentioned however, the England international is among the three most expensive defenders on Fantasy Premier League with his valuation of £7 million making him the joint-most expensive defender alongside Branislav Ivanovic and Toffees teammate Seamus Coleman. If you're looking for a goal-scoring defender however, Baines is your man.