ELF Running Backs: Regular Season Rushing Stats
The European League of Football (ELF) has undergone an impressive development in recent years, and the running backs have played a crucial role in this. Here is an overview of the performances of some of the most outstanding running backs of the regular season, based on their rushing stats.
1) Madre London (Cologne Centurions, 2021)
Madre London had an impressive 2021 season with the Cologne Centurions. He played in 9 games and totaled 269 runs for 2009 yards. His average per run was 7.5 yards, and he averaged 223.2 yards per game. London was also able to pick up 86 first downs and score 22 touchdowns.
2) Glen Toonga (Rhein Fire, 2024)
Glen Toonga, who played for Rhein Fire in the 2024 season, also had a strong season. In 12 games, he scored 256 runs for 1576 yards, with an average of 6.2 yards per run. Toonga averaged 131.3 yards per game and totaled 70 first downs. He scored 30 touchdowns and had a fumble rate of 2.5%.
3) Glen Toonga (Hamburg Sea Devils, 2022)
In the 2022 season, Glen Toonga played for the Hamburg Sea Devils and once again showed his skills. In 12 games he scored 257 runs for 1468 yards, with an average of 5.7 yards per run. Toonga averaged 122.3 yards per game and had 71 first downs. He scored 21 touchdowns and had a fumble rate of 1.8%.
4) Karri Pajarinen (Vienna Vikings, 2024)
Karri Pajarinen, who played for the Vienna Vikings in the 2024 season, had a solid season. In 12 games, he scored 196 runs for 1123 yards, with an average of 5.7 yards per run. Pajarinen averaged 93.6 yards per game and totaled 46 first downs. He scored 13 touchdowns and had a fumble rate of 1.1%.
5) Dawid Brzozowski (Panthers Wroclaw, 2024)
Dawid Brzozowski, who played for the Panthers Wroclaw in the 2024 season, had an impressive season. In 12 games, he scored 214 runs for 1119 yards, with an average of 5.2 yards per run. Brzozowski averaged 93.3 yards per game and totaled 63 first downs. He scored 8 touchdowns and had a fumble rate of 0.7%.
6) Dawid Brzozowski (Panthers Wroclaw, 2023)
In the 2023 season, Dawid Brzozowski played again for the Panthers Wroclaw and showed a similarly strong performance. In 11 games he scored 205 runs for 1116 yards, with an average of 5.4 yards per run. Brzozowski averaged 101.5 yards per game and had 59 first downs. He scored 12 touchdowns and had a fumble rate of 1.1%.
7) Tomiwa Oyewo (Munich Ravens, 2023)
Tomiwa Oyewo, who played for the Munich Ravens in the 2023 season, had an impressive season. In 12 games, he scored 170 runs for 1102 yards, with an average of 6.5 yards per run. Oyewo averaged 91.8 yards per game and totaled 78 first downs. He scored 14 touchdowns and had a fumble rate of 1.2%.
8) Jocques Crawford (Berlin Thunder, 2022)
Jocques Crawford, who played for the Berlin Thunder in the 2022 season, had a strong season. In 12 games, he scored 242 runs for 1088 yards, with an average of 4.5 yards per run. Crawford averaged 90.7 yards per game and totaled 52 first downs. He scored 9 touchdowns and had a fumble rate of 0.8%.
9) Jocques Crawford (Berlin Thunder, 2021)
In the 2021 season, Jocques Crawford played for Berlin Thunder again and showed an impressive performance. In 10 games, he scored 156 runs for 1057 yards, with an average of 6.8 yards per run. Crawford averaged 105.7 yards per game and had 81 first downs. He scored 7 touchdowns and had a fumble rate of 0.7%.
10) Glen Toonga (Rhein Fire, 2023)
Glen Toonga, who played for Rhein Fire in the 2023 season, had another strong season. In 8 games he scored 128 runs for 926 yards, with an average of 7.2 yards per run. Toonga averaged 115.8 yards per game and had 43 first downs. He scored 9 touchdowns and had a fumble rate of 1.1%.
Table of Rushing Stats
| Player | Team | Year | Games | Runs | Yards | Yards/run | Yards/game | First Downs | Touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madre London | Cologne Centurions | 2021 | 9 | 269 | 2009 | 7.5 | 223.2 | 86 | 22 |
| Glen Toonga | Rhein Fire | 2024 | 12 | 256 | 1576 | 6.2 | 131.3 | 70 | 30 |
| Glen Toonga | Hamburg Sea Devils | 2022 | 12 | 257 | 1468 | 5.7 | 122.3 | 71 | 21 |
| Karri Pajarinen | Vienna Vikings | 2024 | 12 | 196 | 1123 | 5.7 | 93.6 | 46 | 13 |
| Dawid Brzozowski | Panthers Wroclaw | 2024 | 12 | 214 | 1119 | 5.2 | 93.3 | 63 | 8 |
| Dawid Brzozowski | Panthers Wroclaw | 2023 | 11 | 205 | 1116 | 5.4 | 101.5 | 59 | 12 |
| Tomiwa Oyewo | Munich Ravens | 2023 | 12 | 170 | 1102 | 6.5 | 91.8 | 78 | 14 |
| Jocques Crawford | Berlin Thunder | 2022 | 12 | 242 | 1088 | 4.5 | 90.7 | 52 | 9 |
| Jocques Crawford | Berlin Thunder | 2021 | 10 | 156 | 1057 | 6.8 | 105.7 | 81 | 7 |
| Glen Toonga | Rhein Fire | 2023 | 8 | 128 | 926 | 7.2 | 115.8 | 43 | 9 |
These statistics show the impressive performance of the running backs in the ELF and their crucial role in the success of their teams. Each of these players has contributed in their own way to the dynamism and excitement of the league.
*Data Srouice / ELFpedia (elfpedia.eu)
