| # | 8 |
|---|---|
| Name | Hendrik Scharnbacher |
| Nationality |  Germany |
| Position | Quarterback |
| Height | 188cm |
| Weight | 98kg |
| Current Team | Hildesheim Invaders |
| Past Teams | Dresden Monarchs, Hildesheim Invaders, New Yorker Lions |
| Leagues | German Football League |
| Seasons | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| Age | 0 |
Hendrik Scharnbacher is a seasoned German quarterback with one of the most extensive GFL (German Football League) careers among native passers. Known for his intelligence, leadership, and ability to efficiently manage the offense, Scharnbacher has been a cornerstone for multiple top-tier German clubs, including the Dresden Monarchs and the Braunschweig New Yorker Lions. His value is derived from his deep knowledge of the German game and his successful track record, which includes multiple GFL Championship appearances. As a crucial national player, he has also represented the German National Team. Since returning to the Hildesheim Invaders for his second stint, he has provided the club with veteran stability and leadership, playing a vital role in their promotion back to the GFL and securing the starting role.
Previous stations
- Dresden Monarchs (GFL Juniors, Youth)
- Dresden Monarchs (GFL, 2013–2016)
- Kirikkale Hunters (Turkish American Football League, 2017)
- Hildesheim Invaders (GFL, 2018–2019)
- Braunschweig New Yorker Lions (GFL, 2020–2021)
- Hildesheim Invaders (GFL/GFL2, 2022–Present)
Credits
- https://www.football-aktuell.de/cgi-bin/news.pl?artikel=1650392659837856
- https://www.gfl.info/gfl-season/hildesheim-invaders-roster/
- https://www.newyorker-lions.de/news-archiv/news-detail/artikel/hendrik-scharnbacher-wird-neuer-quarterback-der-new-yorker-lions-2020.html
- https://footbowl.eu/braunschweig-lions-verpflichten-scharnbacher/
- https://www.football-aktuell.de/cgi-bin/news.pl?artikel=1460368140306126
Achievements
Team Achievements
- GFL Runner-Up (German Bowl participant) with the Dresden Monarchs (2014, 2015).
- GFL Runner-Up (German Bowl participant) with the Braunschweig New Yorker Lions (2021).
- Won the GFL North Championship with the Braunschweig New Yorker Lions (2021).
- Achieved Promotion from GFL2 back to the GFL with the Hildesheim Invaders (2022).
Personal Achievements
- Member of the German Junior National Team (2013).
- Member of the German Men’s National Team (Multiple years, including 2018).
- Considered one of the most experienced and consistent German starting quarterbacks in the GFL era.
Selected Statistics
- In the 2016 GFL season with the Dresden Monarchs, he recorded 1,732 passing yards, 14 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions.
- During his first stint with the Hildesheim Invaders (2018 GFL season), he threw for 1,299 yards and 10 touchdowns in 9 games.
- As a primary backup and spot starter for the Braunschweig Lions in 2021, he helped lead the team to a GFL North Division title.
Other
- International Experience: In 2017, he played a season internationally with the Kirikkale Hunters in the Turkish American Football League (TAFL), gaining experience as the primary starter.
- Veteran Leadership: Upon his return to Hildesheim in 2022, he was a driving force behind the team’s promotion efforts, providing the necessary veteran presence and football acumen.
- The Comeback: When he signed in 2022, he stated that the new organizational setup and the strong bond he felt with the club were the key reasons for his second commitment to the Invaders.
- Position Versatility: While known primarily as a classic pocket passer, his mobility and size (6’2″, 216 lbs) make him difficult to bring down in the pocket and allow him to extend plays.
