How I won fantasy football in my first ever season - without using AI
Erik Ibsen, a 23-year-old medical student from Denmark, won the Fantasy Premier League in his first season. He achieved this remarkable feat by beating over 11 million players, which he described as 'completely insane.' Ibsen's success was aided by a strong performance from his captain, Bruno Fernandes, on the final day of the season.
- ▪Erik Ibsen had never played Fantasy Premier League before this season.
- ▪He was 21 points ahead going into the final day and won by 38 points.
- ▪Ibsen started playing to help his sister with a work league.
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