| # | 11 |
|---|---|
| Name | Luca Faschian |
| Nationality |  Switzerland |
| Position | Wide Receiver |
| Height | 189cm |
| Weight | 87kg |
| Current Team | Pforzheim Wilddogs |
| Past Teams | Pforzheim Wilddogs, Schwäbisch Hall Unicorns, Stuttgart Surge |
| Leagues | European League of Football, German Football League, European Football Alliance |
| Seasons | 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| Age | 28 |
Luca Faschian is a dynamic Swiss athlete, known for his versatility and reliability as both a Wide Receiver and a Special Teams weapon in the German Football League (GFL). Since joining the Pforzheim Wilddogs for their debut GFL season in 2025, he has quickly become one of the offense’s key playmakers, contributing significantly with his receiving abilities and providing stability on the kicking unit. The 27-year-old is a veteran of the GFL and the European League of Football (ELF), bringing extensive experience to the Wilddogs’ ambitious program. His commitment to the club was highlighted by his swift contract extension for the 2026 season, which he called a “clear plan” due to the organization’s desire to build a structured and stable foundation in the GFL. Faschian is considered an essential part of the team’s core as they prepare for their second season in Germany’s top league.
Previous stations
- Gladiators beider Basel (Switzerland) – Youth Team (Began 2015)
- Gladiators beider Basel (Switzerland) – Men’s Team (2017–2018)
- Stuttgart Scorpions (GFL, Germany) – Wide Receiver (2019–2021)
- Stuttgart Surge (ELF, Germany) – Wide Receiver / Kicker (2022–2023)
- Schwäbisch Hall Unicorns (GFL, Germany) – Wide Receiver (2024)
- Pforzheim Wilddogs (GFL, Germany) – Wide Receiver / Kicker (2025–Present, Extended for 2026)
Achievements
Team Achievements
- Swiss Junior Bowl Champion with Gladiators beider Basel (2016)
Personal Achievements
- No specific individual awards or honors were found in the current search results.
Selected Statistics
- In the 2025 GFL season with the Wilddogs, he recorded 47 receptions for 622 yards and 9 receiving touchdowns.
- He was a versatile special teams contributor in 2025, handling 21 punts and 17 kickoffs.
- He successfully converted one of two field goal attempts during the 2025 season.
- He had a 22-yard run on a successful fake punt play in the 2025 season.
- During the 2019 GFL season with the Stuttgart Scorpions, he tallied 50 catches for 850 yards and 5 touchdowns in 14 games.
Other
- Contract Extension: Faschian explicitly stated that his decision to remain in Pforzheim for 2026 was his “clear plan,” highlighting his commitment to the team’s long-term development.
- Team Role: The Wilddogs valued his experience not just for his performance on the field, but also to aid in the further structured development of the GFL program.
- Education: He is a dual student in Fitness Sciences (dualer Student der Fitnesswissenschaften).
- Professional Focus: Outside of football, he works as a Personal Trainer, focusing on improving clients’ physical performance for sport, everyday life, and general health promotion.
Credits
- Pforzheim Wilddogs verlängern mit Luca Faschian – Foot Bowl (Source 1.1)
- Luca Faschian – Foot Bowl (Source 1.2)
- Herren – Erima GFL – Pforzheim Wilddogs (Source 1.8)
- Wilddogs Pforzheim – American Football (Source 1.6)
