Sander Berge

Key strength: Ball retention

Deep-lying playmaker

At 6'5" and with a €25 million price tag, Sander Berge has arrived at Craven Cottage to anchor Fulham's midfield. Sitting 12th in the Premier League table, the Cottagers turned to the Norwegian international after his Burnley spell, securing his signature until 2029 to add steel and physicality to their engine room. While his stats sheet shows zero goals or assists from five appearances, Berge's true value lies in what the numbers don't capture. His 418 minutes have been defined by relentless ball-winning, commanding aerial duels, and shielding a defense that needed reinforcements. With defensive attributes of 80 and physical prowess at 83, he's already established himself as Marco Silva's destroyer-in-chief, disrupting opposition transitions before they begin. Among midfield teammates like Harrison Reed and Saša Lukić, Berge brings a different dimension - the Scandinavian enforcer whose presence alone alters how opponents approach Fulham's third. Still adapting to Premier League intensity, the 27-year-old's best contributions are yet to come as Fulham look to climb toward the top half.