Which 10 players started most games in the Swedish Cup?
We have filtered out the "Starters" KPI from the intense competitive period in the Swedish Cup. The players who maxed out this list (5 starts out of 5 possible) do not get benched if they are in form.
Here are three crucial insights from the top 10 list that must shape your squad building:
1. Kalle Karlsson's Hammarby!
The entire list bleeds green and white. Half of the spots (5 out of 10) are taken up by Hammarby players. Karlsson has clearly found his core, and he doesn't rotate them if they are healthy:
- Frederik Winther (5 starts)
- Markus Karlsson (5 starts)
- Montader Madjed (5 starts)
- Nahir Besara (5 starts)
- Noah Persson (5 starts)
What does this mean?
Hammarby will not offer any nasty surprises in the premiere. Besara is a given as a premium pick, but the real value lies in the defense. If you find Winther, Karlsson, or Persson at a good price, you have a safe and offensive full-back/defender who is proven to start every week. Madjed is a hugely interesting offensive differential pick!
2. Engelmark trusts his central spine
Andreas Engelmark trusts his central spine, and now we have it confirmed.
- Isak Bjerkebo (5 starts)
- Melker Heier (5 starts)
- Mohamed Soumah (5 starts)
3. Mjällby's machine and the GAIS motor
The final two names on the list are stars in their respective teams, making them fundamental to their tactical systems:
- Elliot Stroud, Mjällby (5 starts)
- Kevin Holmén, GAIS (5 starts)
What does this mean?
Stroud is Mjällby's offensive hub on the flank. The fact that he starts every single cup match shows that their entire game is built around him. Kevin Holmén is the heart of GAIS and an incredibly solid choice for those looking for guaranteed minutes for a smaller price tag.
Conclusion ahead of GW 1
Stop guessing which "exciting talent" might get a start in the premiere. Rotation risk is your worst enemy at the beginning of the game.