# Arvid Flygare – IFPA’s 2025 Player of the Year! **Source:** IFPA **Type:** article **Published:** 2026-01-03 **Beat:** Pinball **URL:** https://www.ifpapinball.com/arvid-flygare-ifpas-2025-player-of-the-year/ --- ## Analysis The IFPA announces 17-year-old Arvid Flygare from Sweden as its 2025 Player of the Year after an exceptional season. Flygare accumulated 4243.41 WPPR points across 45 tournaments, winning 10 and finishing top 4 in 53% of events, while currently ranking #4 globally. His major championship highlights include 3rd place finishes at Pinburgh Match Play Championships, the European Pinball Championship, and the IFPA20 World Pinball Championship. ### Key Claims - [HIGH] Arvid Flygare is 17 years old — _Official IFPA announcement states '17 year old Arvid Flygare'_ - [HIGH] Flygare accumulated 4243.41 WPPR points in 2025 — _Official IFPA announcement: 'racking up an incredible 4243.41 WPPR points'_ - [HIGH] Flygare currently ranks #4 in the world — _Official IFPA announcement: 'Arvid currently sits as the #4 ranked player in the world'_ - [HIGH] Flygare competed in 45 events during 2025 — _Official IFPA announcement: 'competed in 45 events during the 2025 season'_ - [HIGH] Flygare won 10 of the 45 tournaments he played in 2025 — _Official IFPA announcement: 'having won 10 of the 45 tournaments he played in during 2025'_ - [HIGH] Flygare finished in the top 4 in 53% of the 45 tournaments — _Official IFPA announcement: 'while finishing in the top 4 in 53% of them'_ - [HIGH] Flygare was IFPA Player of the Month in January and November 2025 — _Official IFPA announcement: 'Arvid was the IFPA Player of the Month in January and November'_ - [HIGH] Flygare finished 3rd at Pinburgh Match Play Championships 2025 — _Official IFPA announcement: 'finishing 3rd place at the Pinburgh Match Play Championships'_ - [HIGH] Flygare finished 3rd at the 2025 European Pinball Championship — _Official IFPA announcement: '3rd place at the 2025 European Pinball Championship'_ - [HIGH] Flygare finished 3rd at the IFPA20 World Pinball Championship — _Official IFPA announcement: 'a 3rd place finish at the IFPA20 World Pinball Championship'_ ### Notable Quotes > "The IFPA is pleased to announce that our Player of the Year for 2025 is 17 year old Arvid Flygare from Lund, Sweden." > — **IFPA (via Josh Sharpe)**, January 03, 2026 > _Official announcement of the 2025 Player of the Year award_ > "Arvid competed in 45 events during the 2025 season racking up an incredible 4243.41 WPPR points. Arvid currently sits as the #4 ranked player in the world." > — **IFPA (via Josh Sharpe)**, January 03, 2026 > _Key statistics highlighting Flygare's extraordinary competitive achievement_ > "Arvid was the IFPA Player of the Month in January and November, having won 10 of the 45 tournaments he played in during 2025, while finishing in the top 4 in 53% of them." > — **IFPA (via Josh Sharpe)**, January 03, 2026 > _Demonstrates consistency and dominance across the 2025 season_ ### Entities | Name | Type | Context | |------|------|---------| | Arvid Flygare | person | 17-year-old Swedish pinball player from Lund; IFPA 2025 Player of the Year; #4 ranked player globally; accumulated 4243.41 WPPR points across 45 tournaments in 2025 | | IFPA | organization | International Flipper Pinball Association; official governing body for competitive pinball; announces Player of the Year award | | Josh Sharpe | person | Posted the official IFPA Player of the Year announcement on behalf of IFPA on January 03, 2026 | | Pinburgh Match Play Championships | event | Major pinball tournament where Flygare finished 3rd place in 2025 | | European Pinball Championship | event | International European pinball tournament where Flygare finished 3rd place in 2025 | | IFPA20 World Pinball Championship | event | Global pinball championship where Flygare finished 3rd place in 2025 | ### Topics - **Primary:** Competitive pinball excellence, WPPR rankings and achievement, Tournament success and consistency - **Secondary:** Youth achievement in pinball, European pinball competitiveness ### Sentiment **Positive** (0.95) — Celebratory official announcement highlighting exceptional competitive achievement and consistency. Language is laudatory ('incredible,' 'success') and the entire piece is congratulatory in tone. ### Signals - **[community_signal]** Swedish competitive pinball community producing elite talent; Flygare's top-tier international placement demonstrates strong competitive infrastructure and player development in Nordic/European pinball. (confidence: high) — 17-year-old from Lund, Sweden achieving #4 world ranking and Player of the Year through international tournament participation - **[competitive_signal]** Arvid Flygare's extraordinary 2025 season establishes him as a top-tier competitive player at age 17, finishing 3rd in multiple major championships (Pinburgh, EPC, World Championship) and currently ranking #4 globally. (confidence: high) — Official IFPA announcement: 4243.41 WPPR points, #4 ranking, 10 tournament wins out of 45 events, three top 4 finishes in Major Championships, 53% top 4 finish rate --- ## Transcript Arvid Flygare – IFPA’s 2025 Player of the Year! Posted By Josh Sharpe, on January 03, 2026 ![](https://www.ifpapinball.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/49549.jpg) The IFPA is pleased to announce that our Player of the Year for 2025 is 17 year old Arvid Flygare from Lund, Sweden. Arvid competed in 45 events during the 2025 season racking up an incredible 4243.41 WPPR points. Arvid currently sits as the #4 ranked player in the world. Arvid was the IFPA Player of the Month in January and November, having won 10 of the 45 tournaments he played in during 2025, while finishing in the top 4 in 53% of them. Arvid’s highlights during 2025 included earning three more Top 4 finishes in Major Championships, finishing 3rd place at the Pinburgh Match Play Championships, 3rd place at the 2025 European Pinball Championship, along with a 3rd place finish at the IFPA20 World Pinball Championship. The IFPA wishes to congratulate Arvid on all of his success throughout this 2025 season! 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