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How one Fantasy manager turned $2 into a $30,000 prize with FanTeam’s WCOFF

A remarkable effort by new daily Fantasy sports player fscottl saw the UK-based rookie seal first place in the World Championship of Online Fantasy Football (WCOFF).

fscottl turned a €2 qualifying tournament entry fee into a €30,000 prize as he was crowned the winner of WCOFF 2019.

It was a thrilling finale to this latest event.

A whopping 116 participants qualified through satellite competitions or paid the entry fee of €1,050, meaning that the €100,000 guaranteed prize pool grew to €116,000. The first prize was endowed with €30,000, meanwhile.

After the first round last Saturday, fscottl took the lead with 88 points, well helped by Kevin De Bruyne (13 points), Sadio Manè (10 points) and Anthony Martial (9 points). 

After the final match of Gameweek 20, there were only 11 points separating 20th place to the leader, so the championship was wide open before the last round started on New Year’s Day.

As the first matchday of 2020 came to a conclusion with Liverpool v Sheffield United, fscottl, who won the WCOFF entry fee of €1,050 via a €2 satellite, found himself in seventh place before the last game.

Many of the above teams had all 11 of their players finished, while fscottl had both Trent Alexander-Arnold and Manè remaining.

With Manè scoring a goal and Alexander Arnold on course to keep a clean sheet, fscottl took over the first-place lead as the ‘least expensive team’ tiebreaker came into effect, with three users all on 146 points.

According to FanTeam‘s scoring system, midfielders and attackers get an extra point for playing the full match.

Mané got subbed off around the 70th-minute mark and, with only minutes left of the match, gaffel had Mohamed Salah remaining. This meant that if Salah played the full match, gaffel would win the WCOFF and push fscottl down into second place and a €20,000 prize instead.

fscottl‘s prayers were answered as Jurgen Klopp subbed off the Egyptian with only 40 seconds left of stoppage time, thus earning fscottl €10,000 extra and the prized WCOFF trophy.

In an interview with FanTeam, the newly crowned World Champion of Fantasy Football said:

I used to play a Fantasy game on another platform. It was a weekly game. I was doing ok on it but it was slowly dying, there weren’t many people entering and the prize money was going down. So, I started looking around for another game and I stumbled across FanTeam. I enjoyed the format and just took it from there.

The point system is simple and great. If you look at some other games, the scoring system is way too confusing. It is too difficult to work out what people are getting points for while you are watching the game, and don’t know what the results are until way after the end of the games.

With Fanteam, on the other hand, you know exactly what’s going to happen to your Fantasy points when something happens in the game which makes watching the games a lot more exciting. It’s also great that they update their site very quickly. A really big plus is that after 60 minutes, the clean sheet points are shown, so you know, if your team keeps the clean sheet, you’ll stay up there.

I know a lot of people use bookmakers but, in my opinion, Fantasy football is better and cheaper than betting with a bookie. I know many people can lose large sums on games like Sheffield United v Watford just to make that game exciting.

But with Fantasy football you can spend €2 and get much more excitement and make more money than with a bet. How many times have you heard of someone betting first goalscorer only to have that player score second? With Fantasy football you get the same thrill from either and often have an interest right up until the final whistle.

Instead of gambling on a game with a bookmaker, I suggest those people try Fantasy sports. You have the chance to win a lot of money at a small cost while still experiencing the thrill.

The experience has been amazing and the win has been huge for me. I told my wife and my kids I had won this competition when they were all together and they were so excited, so that was a very nice moment for me, but it has also made my entire family really happy.

I can honestly say I have never dealt with any company in any industry who are so quick and helpful with their customer support. I have seen quite a few Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) come and go in my time and know how difficult it is to create such a great product and I think you have probably got the balance just right. That, combined with the ease of use of the website and app, makes this an amazing product – easy to say from someone who is €30,000 richer because of it!


Fanteam is the biggest Daily Fantasy Sports platform in Europe. Weekly Premier League Tournaments with a guaranteed prize pool of €50,000 are topped by big events like the WCOFF. Make sure to register on Fanteam for a chance to be the next big winner of life-changing money.

296 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Ci Siamo
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Which combo will get more points do you think over GW24 and GW25?

    a) Salah and Kelly

    b) Firmino and Richarlison

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      A

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      B

    3. user.n
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Probably A, but rotation is risk

  2. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Rp

    6 Years1 min ago
    How does this look?

    Pope
    TAA Soyuncu Lundstram
    Salah KDB Son Grealish
    Vardy Ings Jiminez

    Button Cantwell Hanley Tomori

    1. Wag the Drog
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Spurs need to prove they can score goals

      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Alisson is just to good , they will score those chances against most keepers

  3. Link
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Advice required chaps! Going for Rico > Robbo in 24, so will need to free some funds somehow.

    Ryan (Button)
    TAA - Soy - Lund (Rico - Kelly)
    Salah - KDB - Richarlison - Maddison - Sarr
    Vardy - Rashford (Greenwood)

    ---

    A. Save and see what you fancy with 2FT in 24
    B. Maddison > CHO (new, ARS)
    C. Maddison > Trossard (AVL, bou)

    I was thiiiiiisssss close to going for Mahrez over Maddo last week but didn't and regret it massively so feeling a little punty.

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Rashford to Ings

      1. Zladan
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        This

      2. Link
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Hmmm, not sold on that. Rashford has been very consistent and that Burnely fixture looks tasty.

        Ings from 26 look superb however.

        1. Dynamic Duos
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Just think Ings is better value and has better fixtures, Rashford isn't worth the extra 2.4m

          1. Link
            • 13 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            No doubt Ings is good value - and I may shift to a 343 with Vardy/Rash/Ings from 26

            Sarr fixtures turn then too so could be a good time to move away from him to Ings

      3. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah don't do that

    2. Dr. Agabuse
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      C

  4. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Couple of quick questions

    1) Thoughts on Fanderson as a dgw punt? or not worth the faf and stick to martial

    2A) Robbo + Dilva/Martial + Rashford or
    2B) Aurier + Mane + DCL.....with a view to converting Aurier to Kola in a few gw's

    1. Zladan
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      If you have a FT then why not. Wouldn’t take a hit for it though.

  5. A Moon Shaped Pool
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    What’s the safe score for LMS???

    1. Zladan
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      44.

      If in doubt, go to Price Changes. TM almost always comments there and has the scores in his bio.

  6. Sparky6670
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Mane, TAA & what 3rd Liverpool Option

    a) Salah & Maupay

    b) Firmino & Martial

    1. Kuzser
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Debating the same (see below). I’m thinking about B for gw 24 only and move to A for gw25 onwards

  7. Zladan
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Rashford looking like falling in price is great. Can buy him back for the same price I sold him after he blanks v Liverpool.

  8. Kuzser
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    What's the best use of 3 ft over over the next 2 weeks?
    2ft, 0.3itb

    1) Rico Grealish Jimenez-> ROBBO Doucure Ayew (will be rotating doucure and ayew)
    2) Grealish Jimi -> FIRMINO Hayden, gw25: Firmino Alli -> SALAH Maupay
    3) Grealish Alli Jimi -> Hayden SALAH Maupay
    4) Grealish Jimi Rico -> GOMEZ Martial Ayew (and have 5 power mids for gw 24)
    5) Rico Alli Jimenez-> VVD Hayden Rashford
    6) Rico Alli Grealish -> ROBBO Hayden Martial

    Ramsdale
    Taa- Soy- Lundstram
    Mane- Kdb -Maddison- Alli
    Vardy -Ings -Jimenez

    Grealish Rico Kelly

  9. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Currently playing this defence this weekend as I've used my FT...
    Lundstram TAA Soyuncu (Rico* Kelly)

    A. Stick on it.
    B. Sell one of Rico/Kelly and play the replacement (Holgate/Stephens)

    1. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I'm playing that too, doesn't look great but thankfully not many better alternatives anyway, Holgate might be rotated.

      1. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Rotated? Hadn't even considered that. Are you replacing them yourself?

        1. The Ejiptian King
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          There was a quote from Ancelotti saying Holgate might not start the next posted on here and that he, Keane and Mina will need to be comfortable with rotation. Nah, I've made both of my transfers already.

          1. Fpl Richie
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            Did Jimi to Ings and backed myself in

            1. The Ejiptian King
              • 5 Years
              4 years, 2 months ago

              I did Jimi>Ings and Doherty>Williams, Wolves ruined my GW, lol.

    2. D.Glynn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Not worth a hit

    3. G Banger
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I have the same defence and i think I'm doing Rico to Stephens but for free, not sure for a hit

  10. D.Glynn
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Not sure if I have my starting 12 right, opinions welcome.

    Ryan
    TAA Soy Holgate
    Salah KDB Grealish Mane Cantwell
    Vardy Ings
    4.0 Deulofeu Lund Kelly

    1. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      It's right I think.

    2. D.Glynn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Id love to start 12, sorry 11

    3. G Banger
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Same defence as me and same bench

  11. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Fab Rashford > Mccarthy Aguero for free?

    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Rashford has 7G 2A this season against his next 8 opponents and has been hugely consistent for months - I don't see a lot of sense to selling to be honest

      But like all moves, it could work

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Could well be a one week punt on Kun with a plan to get rashford back the next gw. Could work?

  12. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Play Hanley or Lundstram??

  13. sfsfsfe
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Worth doing Perez & Greenwood > Douglas Luiz & Ings for a -4?
    Would leave me with
    Mcarthy
    TAA - Robbo - Lundstram - söy
    Salah - KDB - Rich
    Rash - Vardy- Ings
    Button, dendoncker, D.Luiz, Kelly
    0.6 it

  14. bigdip
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Help pls.
    1FT, 3.1mn ITB. Any changes need for GW23? I'm thinking Aurier to Dunk
    (Plan on doing WC in GW 24 and bringing Mane and someone else in )

    GK: Ryan (Button)
    DEF: TAA,Targett, Aurier (Lundy, Kelly)
    MID: Richarlison, KDB (c), Son, Martial, Grealish
    FWD: Vardy, Ings (DCL)

  15. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Jimi > Ings a no brainer?

    Wolves do play better against the big 6, which are incoming

    1. King Kohli
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Ings is almost a must have at that price, so yes go for it.

      1. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Think I will give in on this one

  16. G Banger
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Need to burn an FT with 0.4 ITB, on the chopping block are Rico / Kelly / Jiminez / Maupay... although not ideal to lose Jim / Maup this week... Any advice appreciated!

    1. King Kohli
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Rico to Webster

    2. G Banger
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Stephens seems an option

  17. King Kohli
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Fed up of team looking good on paper but not getting points.
    Think defence is a worry.
    Appreciate suggestions on how to improve this team.

    Guaita Stek
    TAA Soy Lundy Rico Williams
    Mane Salah KDB Maddison Cantwell
    Vardy Ings DCL

    1 Ft 0 itb
    Guaita > McCarthy this week to free up funds?
    Can upgrade Rico or Maddison next week

  18. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Will buy two cheap defenders over the next 3 weeks I suspect to replace Kelly and Rico. Best to get?

    A. Holgate
    B. Stephens
    C. Fernández
    D. B. Williams
    E. Egan/O'Connell
    F. Other

  19. YuvalFPL
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    red arrows for the last 4 weeks. slipped from 8k to 58k.

    Really tempted to wildcard, is it necessary? 1FT and £3.7m in the bank meaning I can bring another liverpool asset before their double.

    McCarthy Button
    TAA Aurier Lund Chilwell Kelly
    Salah KDB Martial Maddison Traore
    Vardy Jimenez Greenwood

    1. Sparky6670
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      WC would be childish. That is all

      1. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        What a dumb comment

      2. YuvalFPL
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        why is that?

      3. George Sillett
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Wow - not the most inspiring reply.

    2. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Don't think that you need to WC. Just get Robertson in , you have 3 Pool and what looks a decent team.

      1. YuvalFPL
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        thanks - i'm not too keen on double pool defence. plan was always mane. playing around with WC and forward line of firmino, vardy and ings allows a monster midfield of KDB mahrez salah and martial.

        mahrez price rise means I should really make this decision tonight, it's going to be a long night...

        1. George Sillett
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          I just think that you could regret using the wildcard now with a team that requires very little surgery . It more likely than not will prove to be more valuable later Take a hit or 2 if necessary.

          1. YuvalFPL
            • 13 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            you're probably right. after a few mediocre weeks in a row, my thoughts feel very knee jerky and punty. I only play hits when I know 100% i'll be playing with 10 men. That is chasing points IMO.

            1. George Sillett
              • 8 Years
              4 years, 2 months ago

              I've gone from 11k to 69k in the last 5 or 6 GW's with constant red arrows but that could turn . Youre OR is still very good - don't do anything hasty.

    3. OldBenKenobi
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      If you feel it’s necessary to WC go ahead. I’m lingering around 500k OR so they thought of holding onto the WC until near the end of the season doesn’t feel beneficial. I ended up activating my WC last night as I wanted to change things up a bit. End of the day it’s a game so do what’s fun too. 🙂

      1. YuvalFPL
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        yep. i'm just bored of seeing maddison jimenez chilwell etc in my team. it actually does make more sense to use the 2nd WC earlier rather than later in my opinion.

      2. YuvalFPL
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        what's your WC team looking like currently?

        1. OldBenKenobi
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Pope McCarthy
          TAA Robbo Lundstram Stephens Cathcart
          Salah KDB Martial Cantwell Mooy
          Vardy Rashford Ings

  20. Oggle22
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Pope
    TAA Lundstarm Gomez
    Salah KDB Martial Moura
    Jiminez Vardy Rashford

    Button Kelly Simpson Guendouzi

    1) -4 Gomez/Martial/Jiminez to
    Willems/Mane/4.3m forward

    2) Moura/Jiminez/Vardy to
    Grealish/Aguero/DCL -4

    Cheers

  21. Uns95
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Best plan for double gameweek, already have Salah and Trent & 3m in the bank:

    a) Rashford, Traore > Ayew, Mane
    b) Rico > Robertson

    Current team:

    Henderson
    Soyuncu Aurier TAA
    KDB Richarlison Salah Traore
    Ings Rashford Vardy

  22. Gazpilicueta
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Thinking of doing,

    Tomori, Sidibe and Wijnaldum
    to
    VVD, Kelly and 5.3mid
    or
    Robertson, Kelly and 4.7mid

    What say ye?

    1. OldBenKenobi
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Better options than Kelly imo

  23. yer old da
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Chances of Martin starting from West Ham if Fabianski’s out? I have the exact money and 2FT transfers this week to allow me to do the following 3 transfers for free if I don’t have to replace Fabianski:

    Soyuncu, Rico and Abraham > Robertson, Williams and Ings

    1. Dbz91
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      IF Fabianski is out then Martin will play definitely. Roberto is out of favour. Bare in mind they’ve also bidded for Randolph from Middlesborough. If you go Martin call it last minute

  24. OldBenKenobi
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    McCarthy (4.3) Stephens (4.3) both cracking value. Easy additions to my team....

    1. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I wouldn't want double Southampton def personally

      1. OldBenKenobi
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Well no. Not all the time but for that price they cover the bench well and decent for a potential BB.

        1. OldBenKenobi
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Although in saying that I’m am doubling up this week as they have better fixtures than Lundstram and Cathcart 🙂

      2. pingissimus
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        This

        I’m also wary of last season where cheap Southampton defence became a cross to bear. Prefer Stephens as he’ll be easier to shift

        1. OldBenKenobi
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          I’ll be rotating them with other cheap players like Pope, Lundstram, Cathcart. They seem the best options for getting my team ready for BB too.

          1. Miguel Sanchez
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            Which GW you eyeing up the BB?

            1. OldBenKenobi
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 2 months ago

              Possibly the double towards end of the season or if the fixtures fall kindly on the benched players. I’m open to either

          2. pingissimus
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            Could yet follow you. But actually eying up Ward or JWP when he signs for Palace - this week according to reliable itk sources.

            Think Palace defence back to near full strength is great option and 4.3/4.4 is value

            1. OldBenKenobi
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 2 months ago

              Interesting

  25. RobinKerr1987
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    I've 2 FT but the only real concern in my team is Shelvey, who only remains as I forgot aboutthe Friday kickoff.

    Should I trade him to Noble for the DGW or go someone like Hayden and bank the 0.7?

    Full team as follows:
    Ryan (Martin)
    TAA, Soy, Lund, Rico (Kelly)
    Salah, Mane, KDB, Alli (Shelvey)
    Vardy, Ings (Ayew)
    0.1 ITB

    1. YuvalFPL
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Noble might pay off.

  26. Winners900
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Guys cheap striker option?

    A) Deeney
    B) DCL
    C) Maupay

    Not sure who to go for. Thoughts appreciated!

    1. YuvalFPL
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      v tough call, i'd go DCL

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      b

  27. bigdip
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    1FT, 3.1mn ITB. Any changes need for GW23? Aurier to Dunk or Gomez?

    (Plan on doing WC in GW 24 and bringing Mane and someone else in )

    GK: Ryan (Button)
    DEF: TAA,Targett, Aurier (Lundy, Kelly)
    MID: Richarlison, KDB (c), Son, Martial, Grealish
    FWD: Vardy, Ings (DCL)

  28. Sailboats
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Who to sell to fund Mane? Need 0.4m more

    1- Soy > 4.4m defender
    2- Henderson > Mccarthy
    3- Sarr > 5.8m mid

    1. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      1 - Holgate could even be an upgrade

  29. Oggle22
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Pope
    TAA Lundstarm Gomez
    Salah KDB Martial Moura
    Jiminez Vardy Rashford

    Button Kelly Simpson Guendouzi

    Keep my Liverpool triple up and get Aguero in or bring Mane in and get rid of Gomez?

  30. tissae
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Those who are bringing in Salah or Robbo for DGW, do you guys plan on keeping them for a longer run?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Robbo - think Liverpool will see out the title push with a series of 1/2-0 wins

      1. pingissimus
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Seems possible and may switch to double defence.

        But would Robbo be best value? If goals dry up so do his attacking returns. VVD could be the value option. TAA and Robbo are pricey clean sheets.

        1. Miguel Sanchez
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Good point. If you want to go the value option then think it has to be Gomez over VVD

    2. Mr. Mystic
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      100%, their fixtures look great for a while after

    3. Do I Not Like Orange
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Brought Salah in last GW, will certainly keep for games against the likes of Soton, Norwich etc.