| # | 19 |
|---|---|
| Name | Niklas Schumm |
| Nationality |  Germany |
| Position | Wide Receiver |
| Height | 187cm |
| Weight | 75kg |
| Current Team | Berlin Thunder |
| Past Teams | Frankfurt Galaxy |
| Leagues | European League of Football |
| Seasons | 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Age | 26 |
Schumm is a dynamic German wide receiver who has established himself as a prominent figure in European American Football. Known for his speed and reliable hands, he has a flair for making clutch plays. After developing his skills in German youth and GFL leagues, he made the leap to the European League of Football (ELF). While his early years in the ELF with Frankfurt Galaxy saw him primarily serving in a rotational role, a pivotal move to Berlin Thunder for the 2025 season marked his long-awaited breakthrough. This transition allowed him to fully tap into his potential, becoming a dominant force in the passing game and earning him a call-up to the German National Team. Schumm is a testament to perseverance and is celebrated as a high-potential homegrown talent who continues to ascend in his career, driven by an internal and familial competitive spirit.
Previous stations
- Nürnberg Rams (Flag Football, starting at age 10)
- Nürnberg Rams (Tackle Football, GFL Juniors)
- Nürnberg Rams (Men’s Team, GFL2 Debut in 2018)
- Ingolstadt Dukes (GFL, 2019)
- Ingolstadt Dukes (Regionalliga, 2021 – Contributed to GFL2 promotion)
- Frankfurt Galaxy (European League of Football – ELF, 2022-2024)
- Berlin Thunder (European League of Football – ELF, 2025-Present)
Credits
- https://footbowl.eu/niklas-schumm/
- https://europeanleague.football/players/ae4aff8a-0a2e-4b18-9cb8-b7e57864baf8
- https://footbowl.eu/thunder-verlaengert-mit-niklas-schumm/
- https://europeanleague.football/teams/berlin-thunder/roster
- https://footbowl.eu/galaxy-stellt-niklas-schumm-vor/
- https://www.football-aktuell.de/cgi-bin/news.pl?artikel=1733743140802818
- https://www.football-aktuell.de/cgi-bin/news.pl?artikel=1678811836802815
- https://europeanleague.football/news/berlin-thunder-adds-new-players-for-2025-2791
Achievements
Team Achievements
- Bronze Medal at the Junior European Championship with the German U19 National Team (2017)
- Promotion to the German Football League 2 (GFL2) with the Ingolstadt Dukes (2021)
Personal Achievements
- Named to the German National Team (2025)
- Selected for the Bavarian State Youth Team (Warriors)
Selected Statistics
- In the 2018 GFL2 season with the Nürnberg Rams, he recorded 18 receptions for 251 yards and three touchdowns in five games.
- During his 2019 GFL season with the Ingolstadt Dukes, he amassed 650 receiving yards with an average of 12.5 yards per catch and four touchdowns over 14 games.
- His breakthrough 2025 ELF season with Berlin Thunder included 50 receptions for 748 yards and 6 touchdowns.
- In his three previous ELF seasons with Frankfurt Galaxy (2022-2024), he compiled 27 catches for 249 yards.
Other
- Full Name & Nicknames: The information available only refers to him as Niklas Schumm.
- Family Ties: Niklas has an identical twin brother, Normen Schumm, who is also an American Football wide receiver. They played together at Nürnberg Rams, Ingolstadt Dukes, and Frankfurt Galaxy, with Normen joining the Galaxy one season after Niklas (2023).
- Rivalry & Support: The brothers are described as fierce competitors who push and learn from each other, maintaining a strong, appreciative bond despite playing for different teams (Niklas at Berlin Thunder, Normen remaining at Frankfurt Galaxy for 2025). Their familial ambition is seen as a driver for Niklas’s continued growth.
- Early Exposure: He discovered American Football through a youth club (“Jugendtreff”) and began his career with Flag Football at the age of ten.
- Off-Field Career: Niklas Schumm completed an apprenticeship as a glazier (Glasermeister).
- Coach’s Perspective: Berlin Thunder’s decision to extend his contract after the 2025 season signifies the franchise’s belief in his potential, recognizing that he “found his own way and is far from the end of his development.”
- Interview Quote: Upon joining Berlin Thunder for the 2025 season, Schumm expressed his excitement, stating: “I’m looking forward to making great memories with you in 2025.”
