Erik Ibsen Wins 11 Million-Player Fantasy Premier League in Debut Season Without AI
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Updated · BBC.com · May 27
Erik Ibsen Wins 11 Million-Player Fantasy Premier League in Debut Season Without AI
6 articles · Updated · BBC.com · May 27
23-year-old Danish medical student Erik Ibsen won Fantasy Premier League at his first attempt, beating a field the game says topped 11 million players.
A 38-point final margin sealed the title after he began the last day 21 points clear, helped by captain Bruno Fernandes' 14-point return.
Ibsen said he relied on his own analysis rather than AI, building detailed spreadsheets and spending four to five hours a day on FPL in the final week.
The game started as sibling rivalry after his sister joined a work league, and the victory brings prizes including a seven-night UK trip and VIP access to two Premier League matches next season.
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