| # | 43 |
|---|---|
| Name | León Helm |
| Nationality |  Germany |
| Position | Fullback |
| Height | 183cm |
| Weight | 103kg |
| Past Teams | Frankfurt Galaxy, Stuttgart Surge |
| Leagues | European League of Football, German Football League |
| Seasons | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Age | 31 |
German American football standout Léon Helm established himself as one of Europe’s premier fullbacks, known for his relentless blocking, versatility in the backfield, and a proven nose for the endzone. A celebrated figure in German football, Helm’s career spanned over a decade with the Saarland Hurricanes before he transitioned to the European League of Football (ELF). His tenure in the ELF with Frankfurt Galaxy and most recently with Stuttgart Surge solidified his reputation as a dependable offensive force and a crucial element for the running game. Beyond his on-field competency, Helm’s presence is often noted for his dedication and leadership, culminating in the ultimate glory of an ELF Championship title. Having announced his retirement recently, he leaves behind a legacy of success in both the GFL and the ELF, including multiple All-Star selections and international representation for the German National Team.
Previous stations
- 2006–2021: Saarland Hurricanes (Began at age 11 in Flag Football and continued through U19 and GFL teams)
- 2020: Frankfurt Universe (Season cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)
- 2022–2023: Frankfurt Galaxy (European League of Football)
- 2024–2025: Stuttgart Surge (European League of Football)
Credits
Sources:
- https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le%C3%B3n_Helm
- https://www.stuttgartsurge.com/leon-helm-sagt-ja-zu-stuttgart-surge/
- https://footbowl.eu/europa-verliert-zwei-star-fullbacks/
- https://www.stuttgartsurge.com/vertragsverlangerungen-von-leon-helm-und-kai-hunter/
- https://saarland-hurricanes.eu/under-the-helmet-with-nationalspieler-leon-helm/
- https://footbowl.eu/leon-helm/
- https://news.sportworld.app/sportworld-news/elf-championship-game-2025-stuttgart-surge-triumphieren—24-17-gegen-vienna-vikings (For 2025 Championship)
Achievements
Personal Achievements
- GFL All-Star Team (2021)
- ELF All-Star Second Team (2022)
- ELF All-Star Second Team (2023)
Team Achievements
- German Junior Champion (Junior Bowl) with Saarland Hurricanes U19 (2013)
- Bronze Medal, Junior European Championship with German U19 National Team (2013)
- Silver Medal, World Games with German National Team (2017)
- GFL Semifinalist with Saarland Hurricanes (2021 – Best result in club history at that point)
- **European League of Football Champion with Stuttgart Surge (2025 – defeated Vienna Vikings in the Championship Game)**
Other
- His full name is **Léon Vincent Helm**.
- He works as an **Emergency Paramedic** (Notfallsanitäter).
- Léon Helm has **four brothers**.
- He started playing American football at the age of 11 with the Saarland Hurricanes flag football team, stating: “I fell in love with the game the first time I watched football on tv… Since that it just became a part of my life.”
- Helm’s time at the **2017 World Games** with the German National Team included being part of the first European team to defeat the United States delegation at the event.
- Helm provided one of the most memorable off-field moments in European League of Football history when he **proposed to his partner in the stadium** during the 2023 season.
- The German football community recognized him as one of its most defining fullbacks alongside Patrick Poetsch, with Foot Bowl stating that both players “shaped American football in Germany for years – both on and off the field.”
