| # | 12 |
|---|---|
| Name | Michael Gilmour |
| Nationality |  Australia |
| Position | Defensive End |
| Current Team | Pforzheim Wilddogs |
| Leagues | German Football League |
| Seasons | 2025, 2026 |
| Age | 24 |
Michael Gilmour is a formidable defensive end who anchors the defensive line for the Pforzheim Wilddogs in the German Football League (GFL). Known for his consistent pressure on opposing quarterbacks and high tackle numbers, Gilmour has established himself as a key figure in the Wilddogs’ defensive scheme. In the GFL 2, he was a dominant force, leading the GFL 2 South in quarterback sacks, demonstrating his ability to disrupt backfields and create negative plays. His performance is integral to a Wilddogs defense that has been described as an “absolute top level” unit. Gilmour’s effectiveness is highlighted by game-winning plays, including timely sacks and consistent pressure that has unsettled opposing playmakers, proving he is a pivotal component of the team’s transition and success in the top German league.
Previous stations
- Pforzheim Wilddogs (Germany, GFL 2 South) – Player (2024 Season)
- Pforzheim Wilddogs (Germany, GFL) – Player (2025 Season)
Achievements
Team Achievements
- Contributed to the Pforzheim Wilddogs defense which ranked highly in the GFL 2 (2024) for: Most Defensive Touchdowns (3) and Most Interceptions (12).
- Was a key player in the Pforzheim Wilddogs team that reached the GFL Playoffs (2025).
Personal Achievements
- Quarterback Sack-Leader in the GFL 2 South (2024 Season) with 6.5 sacks.
Selected Statistics
- He was the GFL 2 South Quarterback Sack-Leader in 2024, recording 6.5 sacks for the season.
- In a GFL game against the Düsseldorf Panther, he recorded three sacks and applied consistent pressure on the opposing quarterback.
Other
- Gilmour’s play has been explicitly credited for keeping games open, such as when his sack on the opposing quarterback helped limit the Dresden Monarchs to a field goal in a playoff game.
- He is recognized as a force on the defensive line, with one media outlet noting that his individual performance is part of a defense that operates at an “absolute top level.”
- In a GFL defensive slugfest against the Düsseldorf Panther, his three sacks and “consistent pressure” were highlighted as a factor that kept the opposing quarterback uneasy.
- He is a major factor in the Wilddogs’ ability to “repeatedly pressure” opposing quarterbacks.
- The Wilddogs’ Defensive Coordinator is Sascha Deger, who oversees the defensive unit that Gilmour leads.
