| # | 7 |
|---|---|
| Name | Tomiwa Oyewo |
| Nationality |  Nigeria Ireland |
| Position | Runningback |
| Height | 180cm |
| Weight | 95kg |
| Current Team | Stuttgart Surge |
| Past Teams | Munich Ravens |
| Leagues | European League of Football |
| Seasons | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Age | 27 |
Tomiwa Oyewo is widely regarded as one of the most dynamic and versatile running backs currently playing in the European League of Football (ELF). Born in Dublin, Ireland, Oyewo possesses an explosive combination of speed, agility, and the necessary power to break tackles, traits that make him a nightmare for opposing defenses. While establishing himself as an elite rushing threat, his background as a former wide receiver and safety also equips him with exceptional receiving skills out of the backfield, a factor he leverages to create matchup advantages. Oyewo began his football journey in Ireland before making a significant impact in the German Football League (GFL) with the Allgäu Comets. His ascendancy continued in the ELF, where he showcased his dominance with the Munich Ravens, leading the league in rushing touchdowns in his debut season (2023).
His recent move to the Stuttgart Surge for the 2025 season culminated in a historic ELF Championship title, marking a sporting high point for the franchise and Oyewo himself. However, this triumph was swiftly followed by the news that Stuttgart Surge filed for insolvency in late 2025. Despite the organizational uncertainty surrounding the reigning champions, Oyewo’s on-field performance has solidified his status as a premier talent, driven by a strong, focused mentality to find continued success in European American Football.
Previous stations
- Edenderry Eagles/Cill Dara Crusaders (Ireland, Youth/Early Career)
- St. Mary’s College Naas (Ireland, High School/College Affiliate – recruiting profile lists this affiliation)
- South Kildare Soldiers (Ireland, 2015–2021)
- Allgäu Comets (GFL, 2022)
- Munich Ravens (ELF, 2023–2024)
- Stuttgart Surge (ELF, 2025)
- Irish National Team (Wolfhounds)
Achievements
Team Achievements
- Irish Champion (2019)
- ELF Semifinalist (with Munich Ravens)
- European League of Football (ELF) Champion (with Stuttgart Surge, 2025)
Personal Achievements
- European League of Football (ELF) Rushing Touchdowns Leader (14 TDs in 2023)
- Top Rushing Leader after Week 1 of the 2025 ELF Season (with Stuttgart Surge, 122 yards)
- Selected to represent the Irish National Team (Wolfhounds)
Selected Statistics
- In 12 GFL games in 2022, he accumulated 381 net rushing yards on 54 attempts and 1 rushing touchdown.
- During his 2022 GFL season, he added 458 receiving yards and 5 receiving touchdowns on 34 receptions, showcasing his versatility.
- In his 2023 ELF debut season, he rushed for 1,102 yards on 170 attempts, leading the league with 14 rushing touchdowns in 12 games.
- He recorded an impressive 2,518 total yards and 33 total touchdowns across his two seasons with the Munich Ravens (2023–2024).
- In one standout game against the Prague Lions (2024), he recorded 149 total yards and four touchdowns.
Other
- Full Name & Nicknames: His full name is Tomiwa Oyewo, and he is often referred to by his nickname, “Tommy”.
- Academic Background: He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Science from the Technological University Dublin.
- Positional Versatility: Oyewo began his football career in Ireland playing as a Strong Safety and Wide Receiver before transitioning to Running Back, a move he says made more sense with his size and elevated his versatility.
- The Insolvency of Surge: Oyewo’s championship success with Stuttgart Surge in September 2025 was overshadowed when the franchise filed for insolvency in November 2025, just two months later.
- Self-Assessment: He has stated, “When I combine my 2023 season with my 2024 season, I honestly believe I am the most dominant running back in the league.”
- Motivation & Routine: Before games, he has a routine of reciting Bible verses, stating it’s to “remind myself who is protecting me and why I do this.”
- Team Chemistry & O-Line: Oyewo greatly values the Offensive Line, noting, “You are only as good as your o-line. Having a good one makes all the difference.” He explicitly cited the established brotherhood and strength of the Stuttgart Surge O-Line as a key factor in his decision to join the team.
- Hidden Talent: Beyond football, his secret talent is noted to be his “great ability as a dancer.”
Credits
- Foot Bowl – Tomiwa Oyewo Profile: https://footbowl.eu/tomiwa-oyewo/
- European League Football – Tomiwa Oyewo: A versatile weapon ready to dominate: https://europeanleague.football/news/tomiwa-oyewo-a-versatile-weapon-ready-to-dominate-3011
- European League Football – Tomiwa Oyewo: from a horror start to a savior: https://europeanleague.football/news/tomiwa-oyewo-from-a-horror-start-to-a-savior-2257
- European League Football – Nail-biter: Surge win first Championship: https://europeanleague.football/news/nail-biter-surge-win-first-championship-3933
- sport-s.de – Runningback Tomiwa Oyewo wechselt zu Stuttgart Surge!: https://sport-s.de/runningback-tomiwa-oyewo-wechselt-zu-stuttgart-surge/
- Foot Bowl – “Stand heute wird es Stuttgart Surge nicht mehr geben”: https://footbowl.eu/stand-heute-wird-es-stuttgart-surge-nicht-mehr-geben/
- STUGGI.TV – Vom ELF-Champion zur Insolvenz: Stuttgart Surge vor dem Aus: https://www.stuggi.tv/2025/11/vom-elf-champion-zur-insolvenz-stuttgart-surge-vor-dem-aus/
- European League Football – Tomiwa Oyewo joins Stuttgart Surge: a new challenge ahead: https://europeanleague.football/news/tomiwa-oyewo-joins-stuttgart-surge-a-new-challenge-ahead-3006
- NCSA Sports – Tomiwa Oyewo’s Football Recruiting Profile: https://www.ncsasports.org/football-recruiting/international/tur/tomiwa-oyewo
