| # | 09 |
|---|---|
| Name | Richard Grooten |
| Nationality |  Germany |
| Position | Safety |
| Height | 177cm |
| Weight | 82kg |
| Current Team | Cologne Centurions |
| Past Teams | Cologne Centurions, Rhein Fire |
| Leagues | European League of Football |
| Seasons | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Age | 33 |
RichardGrooten, born on June 17, 1993 in Aachen, is a German American football player at the safety position. He began his career with the Aachen Vampires and later played for teams such as the Cologne Falcons, Düsseldorf Panthers and Cologne Crocodiles. In the European League of Football (ELF), he played for the Cologne Centurions and Rhein Fire. Grooten has numerous successes to his name, including two Junior Bowl victories and a silver medal at the 2017 World Games. He currently plays for the Cologne Centurions.
Previous stations
- 2008-2009: Aachen Vampires
- 2010-2012: Cologne Falcons
- 2013: Aachen Vampires
- 2014: Cologne Falcons
- 2015-2018: Düsseldorf Panther
- 2019-2020: Cologne Crocodiles
- 2021: Cologne Centurions
- 2022-2023: Rhein Fire
- since 2024: Cologne Centurions
Photo credits
Photo: Roberto Benito Hernandez
Text: Foot Bowl
Awards
- Junior Bowl Champion (2011, 2012)
- World Games Silver (2017)
- GFL 2 North Champion (2018)
- ELF Champion (2023)
