| # | 34 |
|---|---|
| Name | Sandro Platzgummer |
| Nationality |  Austria |
| Position | Runningback |
| Height | 181cm |
| Weight | 93kg |
| Current Team | Frankfurt Galaxy |
| Past Teams | Frankfurt Galaxy, Raiders Tirol |
| Leagues | European League of Football |
| Seasons | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Age | 29 |
Sandro Platzgummer, born on March 10, 1997 in Innsbruck, is an Austrian American football player who plays as a running back for the Frankfurt Galaxy in the European League of Football. With a height of 181 cm and a weight of 93 kg, he has established himself as one of the best European running backs. Platzgummer began his career with the Swarco Raiders Tirol and later played for the New York Giants in the NFL. He is known for his speed and agility on the field and has received numerous awards, including the title of AFL Youngstar of the Year 2015. In addition to his sporting career, he is studying medicine and plans to become an orthopaedic surgeon. His younger brother Adrian is also active in American football.
Previous stations
- 2004-2019: Swarco Raiders
- 2020-2022: New York Giants*
- 2023: Raiders Tirol
- since 2024: Frankfurt Galaxy
Achievements
- Austrian junior champion (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014)
- Austrian champion (2015, 2016, 2018, 2019)
- Central European Football League Champion (2017, 2018, 2019)
- European Superfinal Champion (2018, 2019)
- European vice-champion (2018)
Credits
Text: Foot Bowl
Awards
- AFL Youngstar of the year (2015)
- International Pathway Program Invitee (2019)
- first Austrian field player in the NFL (2021)
2025: Top 100 graded players #62 (Season 2024)
Other
- Younger brother of Adrian Platzgummer
- started playing American football at the age of six
- was hyperactive as a child
- also played soccer and handball
- was on the practice squad of the New York Giants,
- is a national player,
- his favorite athlete is Usain Bolt
- likes chicken with dumplings
