I won FPL last season - here are my five best tips

Introducing Erik Ibsen, the 23-year-old Danish medical student who won the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) championship last season after never playing the game before. Despite his inexperience, Ibsen attributes his victory to his patience, consistency, and strategic approach. Here are his five best tips for winning FPL:

1. Be patient and consistent: Don't let a bad week discourage you, as the season has 38 gameweeks and things can change dramatically. One bad week should not lead to a complete overhaul of your strategy. Instead, focus on the long-term and make adjustments gradually.

2. Concentrate your funds on a few superstars: Rather than spreading your budget across many players, focus on acquiring a small number of high-value players. Ibsen's strategy was to value every draft, ensuring he got the best value for his money by including both big-money and budget players.

3. Find cheaper enablers: Look for budget players who provide value and enable you to include more expensive players in your team. Pascal Gross of Brighton, who costs only £5.5m and can take penalties, free-kicks, and corners, is an excellent example of such a player.

4. Target players with external defensive contributions: Players who contribute defensively in matches away from their own team can provide valuable points without being expensive. Ibsen emphasized the importance of including such players to maintain steady points throughout the season.

5. Consider transfer strategy carefully: Ibsen's approach involved saving up to make big transfers in specific games, rather than making frequent small transfers. This strategy allowed him to maximize his transfers' impact and maintain a competitive team throughout the season.

Ibsen also highlighted the importance of researching players from your own team and understanding their availability and potential impact on the game. By combining these strategies with his intuition and luck, Ibsen managed to win the FPL championship last season.