Possible New FPL Penalty Takers at Every Club

The Premier League’s ever-changing landscape means managers and Fantasy Premier League (FPL) enthusiasts face constant speculation over who will step up from 12 yards for each club. Penalty takers can be FPL gold. Sometimes, turning low-owned midfielders or budget forwards into must-have assets. Ahead of the 2025-26 campaign, several clubs could see new players assume responsibility from the spot, whether due to high-profile transfers, tactical shifts, or outgoing stars.
Here’s a look at each Premier League club’s potential new penalty takers, weighing the FPL implications, risks, and opportunities.

Potential Penalty Takers for Every Premier League Club in FPL 2025-26 Season

Arsenal

With Jorginho’s departure, there’s a spot open. Bukayo Saka handled duties for most of the previous season and has an impressive record, so he’s very likely to retain the responsibility. Should he be unavailable, Gabriel Jesus and Declan Rice, both with some spot-kick experience, are next in line. But all that could change with talks of them signing Viktor Gyokores. Should the Swede become a Gunner, he will most definitely be a front-runner for penalty kicks given his impressive record.

Aston Villa

Ollie Watkins, who missed a couple of penalties last season, still remains Villa’s first-choice. Leon Bailey and new signing Morgan Rogers could also get a chance, depending on the match situation and whether Watkins is on the pitch.

Bournemouth

The Cherries were struggling with their spot kick duties last season, with striker Evanilson squandering their first penalty of the season. Since then, the focus has been on Patrick Kluivert, who was given Penalty duties. It is also worth noting that winger Antonie Semenyo has one penalty to his name during an FA Cup tie, but that was because neither Evanilson nor Kluivert were on the field at the time.

Brentford

The Club seems to be in huge trouble after signing away almost all their key players ahead of the 25-26 season. Their main penalty taker, Bryan Mbuemo, who took all of Brentford’s penalties last season, has left the club to join Manchester United. So the next obvious choice becomes Yoanne Wissa, Mbeumo’s partner in crime and good friend. However, the Frenchman is also being linked to a move away from the club, and with The Bees losing most of their major players, the responsibility may fall to Igor Thiago, who was the designated Penalty taker for his previous club, Club Brugge.

Brighton

Brighton’s main penalty taker, Joao Pedro, has left the club to join Chelsea. But that won’t be a problem for the Seagulls since they have a lot of options to explore. The main man for the job seems to be the experienced Danny Welbeck, who did take a penalty in the last season with Pedro out of the game. And when Welbeck wasn’t on the field, Matt O’Riley stepped up for Brighton on the last day of the season.

Chelsea

No debate: Cole Palmer is the clear first-choice, one of the mainstays when it comes to Premier League penalty takers. With a spectacular record and total club trust. This one was an easy choice for Enzo Maresca. Why fix something that isn’t broken? If Palmer isn’t on the pitch, Christopher Nkunku steps in, having deputized in cup games. Another option for Maresca to use is his new striker Joao Pedro.

Crystal Palace

Expect a continued “on-pitch decision” between Jean-Philippe Mateta and Eberechi Eze. Both are trusted, both have missed and scored, and they decide amongst themselves with the manager’s blessing.

Everton

Iliman Ndiaye inherited the role from the departed Dominic Calvert-Lewin and has scored every one of his three league and cup penalties. Beto is a backup (notably taking one in pre-season when Ndiaye was absent). New arrival Thierno Barry may challenge if given a regular spot.

Fulham

Raul Jimenez took and scored five penalties last season, solidifying after an early debate with Andreas Pereira. Harry Wilson scored when Jimenez was off the pitch, so he’s the next obvious choice in line.

Liverpool

Mohamed Salah remains undisputed when on the pitch. Cody Gakpo deputised in Europe when Salah was absent; new recruit Hugo Ekitike isn’t likely to compete for spot-kicks after a poor career record.

Manchester City

Erling Haaland is the clear first choice. The Norwegian is one of the best forwards in the league, and with his elite conversion rate, it’s hard to see anyone else, unless Pep Guardiola decides a fresh approach is needed mid-match. With Kevin De Bruyne leaving the club, they need to figure out who will take the penalties in case Haaland isn’t on the pitch. With Omar Marmoush’s shocking miss in the FA Cup Final, it will be interesting to see if he’s trusted to get the job done again.

Manchester United

Bruno Fernandes leads when playing, arguably one of the best midfielders picks in the Premier League with new arrivals Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo having only modest penalty backgrounds. Fernandes has even allowed others to take when feeling generous, but he remains number one.

Newcastle United

With Callum Wilson gone, Alexander Isak is the first choice, but the Swede is currently looking for a move away from the club. Anthony Gordon seems to be the man to take up this role; he took up this role last season in Isak’s absence. With Fabian Schar stepping up in the EFL Cup when neither were present.

Nottingham Forest

Chris Wood (who remains at the club) did the job for every Forest penalty last season, with 100% conversion. The Forest striker was a mainstay last season when it comes to FPL forwards, with his consistency. Morgan Gibbs-White has previously filled in, but it may not be a possibility now with his rumored move to Tottenham.

Tottenham Hotspur

Heung-Min Son is the first choice when available, but with age and new signings like Dominic Solanke and Mathys Tel, watch for changes. Solanke took three penalties last term when Son was unavailable.

West Ham United

Lucas Paqueta is nominally the first choice, but his availability is subject to an FA investigation. Jarrod Bowen and James Ward-Prowse (recently back from loan) have patchy records. New signing Niclas Fullkrug has a strong penalty resume.

Wolverhampton Wanderers

A rare situation: Wolves didn’t win a penalty at all last season. Hwang Hee-chan may get them if fit, but new striker Jorgen Strand Larsen might request the responsibility if given a starting berth.

Sunderland

The newly promoted Premier League team had a shocker from the penalty spot last season, missing 4 out of 5 Penalty kicks. The manager changed the penalty takers two more times before going public about the situation, saying he had a player in mind but did not reveal the name. Players like Habib Diara could step up to the spot if given the opportunity.

Burnley

Burnley is another club that will be missing their main Premier League penalty takers next season, with both Josh Brownhill and Jay Rodriguez leaving the club. The spotlight then falls on Jacob Brun Larsen, who has rejoined the club recently and has taken spot kicks for them in the past.

FPL Takeaways for 2025-26

• Track pre-season penalties: Studying who takes them during summer friendlies can provide vital FPL clues.
• Consider underlying stats and team attacking output: Being a penalty taker only matters if your team wins them.
• Early fixtures: Some penalty takers immediately become captain contenders with favorable opening fixtures.

These changes will make for fascinating FPL debates and new differential options. For continued updates and detailed club-by-club analysis, follow SportsDunia. The 2025-26 FPL season promises plenty of surprises. Being ahead of the curve on penalty takers may just give you the edge over your rivals.