| # | 02 |
|---|---|
| Name | Martin Körber |
| Nationality |  Germany |
| Position | Defensive Back |
| Current Team | Pforzheim Wilddogs |
| Past Teams | Pforzheim Wilddogs |
| Leagues | German Football League |
| Seasons | 2025, 2026 |
| Age | 24 |
Martin Körber is a highly experienced German Defensive Back known for his versatility, stability, and high football intelligence. Hailing from Sindelfingen, Körber built a strong career foundation with the Ravensburg Razorbacks, where he secured three GFL2 championships and achieved GFL promotion in 2019. After a year with the Stuttgart Surge in the European League of Football (ELF), he transitioned to the Pforzheim Wilddogs in 2024, immediately establishing himself as a defensive leader and a central figure in their historic GFL2 title and subsequent GFL promotion. Körber is characterized by his balanced approach: described as focused and level-headed off the field, while known for his physicality and clear communication on the field. His re-signing for the 2026 GFL season ensures a veteran presence and strong leadership in the Wilddogs’ defensive backfield as they solidify their position in the top German league.
Previous stations
- 2017–2022: Ravensburg Razorbacks (GFL2/GFL) – Defensive Back
- 2023: Stuttgart Surge (European League of Football – ELF) – Defensive Back
- 2024–Present: Pforzheim Wilddogs (GFL2/Erima GFL) – Defensive Back (Signed through 2026)
Credits
- Martin Körber bleibt bei den Pforzheim Wilddogs – Foot Bowl (2026 Re-signing)
- Sindelfinger schafft es mit den Wilddogs ins deutsche Football-Oberhaus (Mentions age and background)
- Wir sind GFL2 Süd-Meister – Pforzheim Wilddogs (Mentions Interception)
- Wilddogs in Partylaune – football-aktuell (Mentions Interception)
Achievements
Team Achievements
- 2024: GFL2 Süd Champion (Pforzheim Wilddogs).
- 2024: Promotion to the German Football League (GFL) (Pforzheim Wilddogs).
- 2019: Promotion to the GFL (Ravensburg Razorbacks).
- Achieved three GFL2 Championships and one runner-up title with the Ravensburg Razorbacks.
Personal Achievements
- Regarded as a key leader in the Pforzheim Wilddogs’ GFL promotion run.
- Known for his game intelligence, providing stability in the pass defense.
- Made a crucial interception in the decisive GFL2 South Championship game against Montabaur.
- Successfully transitioned from the ELF back to the GFL, maintaining a high level of play.
Selected Statistics
- His interception in the final quarter of the GFL2 Championship game against the Montabaur Fighting Farmers set up a key touchdown.
- He primarily focused on stability in pass defense and strong tackling during the Wilddogs’ GFL2 title season.
- As a veteran, he maintained a high playing load throughout the 2025 GFL debut season.
Other
- **Full Name:** Martin Körber.
- **Profession:** Outside of football, Körber works as a Project Manager in an engineering firm.
- **Motivation for Pforzheim:** He stated his move was motivated by a desire to play regularly and that “the fans and the club warmly welcomed me from the start—it just felt right.”
- **Commitment:** His re-signing for his third season with the Wilddogs (2026) emphasizes his strong establishment within the club and the region.
- **Playing Style:** While composed off the field, he is known for a very physical playing style on the field, which complements his experience.
