Discover three budget-friendly defensive options to bolster your squad for the upcoming second round of the 2025-26 Serie A season.
The 2025-26 Italian football season kicks off its second matchday on Friday at 8:45 PM, with Lecce and Milan opening a weekend of Serie A action. The matchday concludes on Sunday evening with two late games: Inter vs. Udinese and Lazio vs. Verona. As fantasy football managers finalize their lineups, we`ve already covered budget-friendly midfielders and forwards. Now, it`s time to highlight some low-cost defensive gems.
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Wesley (20 credits)
Wesley`s impressive debut against Bologna, highlighted by a crucial goal and a 7/10 rating, has quelled any doubts about his potential. The Brazilian winger, who joined Roma from Flamengo for roughly €30 million this summer, has swiftly earned the confidence of both Gasperini and Brazilian national team manager Carlo Ancelotti, who plans to feature him in upcoming September fixtures against Chile and Bolivia. He`s expected to start again in the away game against Pisa. At just 20 credits, his current excellent form makes him a smart pick for your fantasy squad.
Josh Doig (15 credits)
Amidst Sassuolo`s challenging opening match against Napoli, Josh Doig emerged as one of Fabio Grosso`s few standout performers. The versatile winger, demonstrating both defensive solidity and offensive drive, is clearly a vital component of the team and unlikely to be benched this season. With a history of contributing bonus points (2 goals, 3 assists in 2022-23 with Verona), Doig is a worthwhile fantasy investment at 15 credits, even facing Cremonese.
Oliver Provstgaard (5 credits)
After a period on the sidelines, with only 33 minutes across two Serie A appearances under Baroni, Oliver Provstgaard is now poised to become a key player for Lazio. The Danish U21 captain, signed by the Biancocelesti last February, has seemingly won over coach Sarri, who handed him a full 90-minute debut against Como. With Romagnoli suspended, the former Juventus and Napoli coach is expected to trust the 2003-born defender once more. At just 5 credits, he`s a bargain; don`t be deterred by his 5.5 debut rating. He`s a recommended starter for the home game against Verona.
