UWCL Rounds 1-3 ‘value’ players

Ajax’s 2-0 win over PSG significantly impacts the round 1 value team. Goalkeeper Regina van Eijk (300,000) secured a clean sheet, making 5 crucial saves and accumulating 13 points. Brann’s success also positions them favourably in the round’s value team, with defender Marit Bratberg Lund (350,000) leading strong with 17 points and beginning her position as a top pick. In midfield, Signe Gauspet (200,000) and Rakel Engesvik (350,000) were on the scoresheet for the 2-1 victory.

Whilst Roma drew 2-2 against their opponents Bayern Munich, their goalscorers make the value team: defender Eveyln Viens (350,000) and midfielder Manuela Giugliano (450,000) who assisted the first goal. Round 1’s forwards feature a duel between Paris FC’s Julie Dufour (400,000) and Häcken’s Rosa Kafaji (400,000), with Kafaji striking first, and Dufour responding with a penalty. Ajax’s Sherida Spitse (350,000) added 12 points as a penalty scorer.

Mentions extend to Lyon’s 9-0 performance in round 1 which kickstarted their strong form so far this campaign. Part of those 9 goals was midfielder Sara Dabritz (500,000) who now totals 23 points, while defender Perle Morroni (400,000) was awarded 22 points in round 1.

Benfica’s 1-0 victory over Rosengård in round 2 brought key value performances. GK Lena Pauels (350,000) earned a clean sheet and 10 points, while defender Lúcia Alves (350,000) secured 12 points. Jessica Silva (450,000) of Benfica showcased her playmaking skills, assisting Kika Nazareth’s (400,000) goal.

Roma dominated round 2 with their 3-0 win, featuring defenders Elena Linari (500,000) and Moeka Minami (450,000), along with Giugliano also adding to the scoresheet. Camelia Ceasar (400,000) similarly amassed 10 points with a clean sheet and 2 saved shots. Manuela Giugliano (450,000) has the highest combined number of points of all the players to be mentioned. The attacking midfielder has scored twice and averages 5 shot-creating actions per game. Totalling 50 points at the end of round three, Giugliano’s 4 goal contributions have been consistent so far.

Roma’s impact extends to Lucia Di Guglielmo (300,000) earning 11 points and the prolific Valentina Giacinti (600,000) scoring twice for an impressive 16 points. Giacinti’s goals made the critical 2-goal difference, putting Roma at the top of Group C going into round 3. For more on Roma and their players, check out their ShePlays profile.

Top pick Marit Bratberg Lund (350,000) excelled on the left wing in rounds 1 and 2, completing 7 progressive carries and 15 progressive passes whilst being part of the Brann defence which has conceded two goals so far in their campaign. By round 3, she ranks top with 36 crosses and 21 corner kicks.

These highlights are particularly intriguing as round 4 serves as the alternate fixture for round 3. In the latest match, Benfica secured a 1-0 victory over Eintracht, propelling them to second position. Their second consecutive clean sheet provided defenders Catarina Amado (300,000) 12 points and Lúcia Alves (350,000) with 11 points. Alves has showcased 10 progressive carries in this campaign. Benfica’s current run makes them a considerable addition to the value team, including FW Kika Nazareth (400,000). Goal scorer Marie-Yasmine Alidou (350,000) similarly earned 12 points as well as Paris FC’s scorers MF Thiney and FW Dufour, both priced at 400,000.Thiney has been consistently scoring in Paris’ last three games across all competitions. Out of Dufour’s 11 total progressive carries, 7 are through to the penalty area. 

GK Carina Schlüter (350,000) is a top pick with one clean sheet for St. Pölten in this round. Schlüter is the most consistent keeper when looking at points picked up – R1 = 6 points, R2 = 8 points, R3 = 11 points, making 21 saves in total.

Barcelona’s dominating 6-0 victory further cements their strong performance in the first half of the group stage – 14 goals scored and only 1 conceded. FW Salma Paralluelo (600,000) and DF Marta Torrejón (500,000) emerged as value players from round 3, accumulating 21 and 16 points, respectively. Ingrid Syrstad Engen (450,000) came away from the first three rounds with 30 points in a new CB position, an arrangement due to injuries that Engen has adapted to well.