Danish student wins Fantasy Premier League in first season without AI
A 23-year-old medical student from Denmark finished first among more than 11 million players in Fantasy Premier League. He managed his team manually and held a 38-point lead after the final match day.
BBC NewsA 23-year-old Danish medical student won the Fantasy Premier League title in his first season of play. He finished 38 points ahead of the field after the final match day. The student began participating when his sister asked for help with a work league. He continued for sibling rivalry and eventually overtook more than 11 million entrants.
Manual approach He said he spent four to five hours a day on research during the final week. He tracked selections in a spreadsheet and avoided AI tools, noting that such systems did not adjust for teams with nothing left to play for. His captain selection on the last day, Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes, contributed 14 points and secured the margin of victory.
Prizes and plans One prize is a seven-night United Kingdom trip that includes VIP hospitality at two Premier League matches next season. The winner said he plans to attend a match involving his supported club, Everton. He will delay formal celebration until after medical exams scheduled for next month.
He advised future players to remain patient after poor results and to treat the game as entertainment.
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