| # | 02 |
|---|---|
| Name | Christoph Nitzlnader |
| Nationality |  Austria |
| Position | Defensive Back, Cornerback |
| Height | 183cm |
| Weight | 84kg |
| Current Team | Munich Ravens |
| Past Teams | Raiders Tirol |
| Leagues | European League of Football |
| Seasons | 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Age | 23 |
ChristophNitzlnader, born December 11, 2002, is an Austrian American football player at the position of cornerback. He played for the Raiders Tirol and moved to the Munich Ravens in 2024. Nitzlnader won the Austrian Bowl in 2021 and was European Champion in 2023. He was nominated as Defensive Rookie of the Year and is considered one of the best defensive backs in the European League of Football.
Previous stations
- Swarco Raiders Tirol (2008-2021)
- Raiders Tirol (2022-2023)
- Munich Ravens (from 2024)
Achievements
- Austrian Bowl Champion (2021)
- European champion (2023)
- Defensive Rookie of the Year (nomination, 2022)
Credits
Text: Foot Bowl and Mistral AI (Le Chat)
Other
- Christoph Nitzlnader began his career in the youth team of the Raiders Tirol and was also active in athletics for the LAC Innsbruck.
- He won the Austrian U18 championship in 2021 and played for the Raiders men’s team, with whom he won the Austrian Bowl.
- From the 2022 season, he played in the European League of Football and was nominated as Defensive Rookie of the Year.
- He moved to the Munich Ravens for the 2024 season.
- He became European champion with the Austrian national team in 2023 and was part of the Austrian Armed Forces’ military sports program.
- Nitzlnader has been described as one of the best European defensive backs in the European League of Football.
- He was described as passionate, hungry and dynamic.
- He was described as ambitious, passionate and disciplined.
- He was described as a “Black Panther”.
- He was described as “Doctor Strange”.
- Favorite music: Lil Baby
- Favorite food: Porridge
- Favorite place in Munich: Olympiapark
