| # | 08 |
|---|---|
| Name | Justus Seelig |
| Nationality |  Germany |
| Position | Runningback |
| Height | 169cm |
| Weight | 85kg |
| Past Teams | Madrid Bravos |
| Leagues | European League of Football, European Football Alliance |
| Seasons | 2025 |
| Age | 24 |
Justus Seelig is one of European American Football’s brightest young stars, a versatile German Running Back who burst onto the scene in the European League of Football (ELF) with the Madrid Bravos during the 2025 season. The dynamic back, known for his ability to impact the game both on the ground and through the air, quickly established himself as a key playmaker in the league’s most productive offense. Despite missing time due to injury, the 20-year-old talent was a frontrunner for Offensive Rookie of the Year, showcasing the explosiveness and flexibility that allowed him to line up effectively as a slot back. Born in Louisville, Colorado, Seelig’s journey took him through the prestigious NFL Academy before making his mark in Spain, solidifying his status as an exciting prospect with potential for a move to US college football.
Credits
- Saturday’s Top Performer: Justus Seelig – European League Football
- Justus Selig, wurde als einziger internationaler Spieler in den diesjährigen U.S. Army All-American Bowl in Dallas, USA, berufen – AmFoo.de
- Justus – European League of Football | ELF Official Site – Teams, Games & News
- Justus Seelig, Offensive Rookie of the year, European League of Football Honors, American Football – IMAGO Images
- Justus Seelig – von Madrid Richtung USA? – football-aktuell
- Im Gespräch mit Justus Seelig, RB, Madrid Bravos – Apple Podcasts
- Das endgültige Playoff-Picture am der ELF-Saison 2025 – Foot Bowl
- Madrid’s Seelig: “Sinnett best quarterback I’ve played with” – European League Football
- Bravos place rising star Justus Seelig on injured reserve – European League Football
- Madrid Bravos dominate Raiders Tirol in Playoff-Clinching South Division Rematch
- Madrid Bravos: High-scoring offense defines 2025 season – European League Football
- Rookie Justus Seelig shines in Madrid – European League of Football
- 2025 Madrid Bravos season – Wikipedia
- European League of Football – Game Report – https://www.google.com/search?q=Googleapis.com (PDF Link)
- S03E11 Im Gespräch mit Justus Seelig, RB, Madrid Bravos | Footballschland – YouTube
- Justus Selig als einziger internationaler Spieler beim U.S. Army All-American Bowl – AmFoo.de
- Justus Seelig RB at Schwäbisch Hall Unicorns – 1st Look Sports
Previous stations
- Youth/Previous Teams: Dresden Monarchs (Germany)
- High School/Youth: Schwäbisch Hall Unicorns (Germany)
- Academy: NFL Academy (Loughborough College/University, England, since September 2023)
- European League of Football (ELF): Madrid Bravos (Spain, 2025 season)
Achievements
Team Achievements
- Playoff Participation, Madrid Bravos, European League of Football (2025 Season)
- Wildcard Round Appearance, Madrid Bravos, European League of Football (2025 Season)
Personal Achievements
- Offensive Rookie of the Year, European League of Football (ELF) Honors (2025)
- Selected as the only international player for the U.S. Army All-American Bowl (Dallas, USA, December 21, 2024)
- Named a First All-Star Team selection (Offense) in the ELF (2025)
- Received FBS-Offers from US Colleges, including Army, prior to the 2025 ELF season
- Recognized as Saturday’s Top Performer by the ELF (July 26, 2025)
Selected Statistics
- He finished the 2025 season with 513 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns in nine games.
- He recorded 554 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns through the air.
- In his first four games before injury, he rushed for 141 yards and one touchdown.
- In his first four games before injury, he totaled 344 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns.
- In the Week 11 victory against Raiders Tirol, he logged 148 rushing yards on 16 carries, and 89 receiving yards with 2 receiving touchdowns on 8 catches.
Other
- Birthplace: Justus Seelig was born in Louisville, Colorado, USA.
- Family Background: His parents are both German. His family moved back to Germany after his older brother completed high school in the US.
- Childhood and Sports: He has stated that he was “in love with sports right from the start.” His mother tells stories about his first word being “Ball” and him dunking on a children’s hoop as a small child.
- NFL Academy: He was part of the renowned NFL Academy, a global NFL initiative for 16-19-year-old American Football talents to combine high-level academic and sports training to prepare for US College Football, working in partnership with Loughborough College and University in England.
- Transfer to US College: Seelig has openly stated that his next step after the 2025 ELF season was still undecided, with a possible move back to the United States (USA) for college football being an option.
- On the Madrid Bravos Team (2025): He described the team as “an awesome squad that is like a family from A to Z,” expressing gratitude for the bonds formed.
- On the Spanish Temperament: Following a tough loss, Seelig noted that the emotions on the field were heated, attributing some to the “Spanish temperament” and suggesting some reactions were “exaggerated by individuals” and “not needed.”
- On his Quarterback: He called his 2025 Quarterback, Reid Sinnett, the “best quarterback I’ve played with.”
- Nickname: He is occasionally referred to as “Superstar Seelig” in media reports.
