Torpey: Fantasy Football's Budget Secret

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Bargain Basement Gem?

At just £4.0m, Newcastle United Women's defender Kaitlyn Torpey could be one of the sneakiest picks in fantasy football this season. The American arrived from Portland Thorns in January and wasted no time slotting into the squad, racking up five starts in the Barclays Women's Super League 2.

Solid Returns So Far

Newcastle picked up seven points across Torpey's first four starts - not bad for a defender who costs less than a meal deal. She's comfortable on either flank, which makes her tricky to rotate out, as reported by WSL Football.

Goals Are Coming... Probably

Torpey hasn't bagged a goal or assist in a Newcastle shirt yet. But don't let that fool you. Across 69 career starts in Australia, America and England, she's contributed 12 attacking returns. The finishing boots are in the suitcase somewhere.

Oxtoby's Attacking Blueprint

Coach Tanya Oxtoby likes her full-backs pushing forward, frequently tweaking formations to give defenders licence to bomb into attacking positions. That's music to fantasy managers' ears - and to Torpey's.

Friendly Fixtures Ahead

Newcastle's opening run includes newly promoted Wolverhampton Wanderers plus sides that finished in last season's bottom three. If there's ever a window for a budget defender to deliver, this is it.