| # | |
|---|---|
| Name | Nicolas Khandar |
| Nationality |  France |
| Position | Runningback |
| Height | 175cm |
| Weight | 90kg |
| Past Teams | Stuttgart Surge |
| Leagues | European League of Football |
| Seasons | 2023, 2024 |
| Age | 25 |
Nicolas Khandar, an explosive running back, began his career in the Paris suburbs and represented the French national team at the IFAF World Championships. He played for the McGill Redmen and later became part of the Rhein Fire team in the European League of Football. Khandar is known for his speed and adaptability on the field.
Previous stations
- 2014-2016: McGill Redmen
- 2017-2018: Flash de la Courneuve
- 2021-2023: Thonon Black Panthers
- 2023: Stuttgart Surge
Credits
Text: Foot Bowl and Mistral AI (Le Chat)
Achievements
- Offensive Player of the Year (2013 – Canada)
- French League MVP (2023)
- French champion (2012, 2018, 2023)
- World Game Champion (2017)
Other
- Called up to the French national team
- came to football through a friend
- was active in basketball, judo and tennis before football
- is a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers
- Khandar’s best friend played a crucial role in his decision to play football and move to Canada.
- Khandar is currently studying for his Certificate of English Language Proficiency and hopes to transfer to the School of Dietetics and Human Nutrition.
- He played under head coach Patrick Esume, who had experience as a coaching consultant with several NFL teams, including the Oakland Raiders.
- Khandar was recruited by Cégep de Thetford in Canada, where he rushed for 1,374 yards and 12 touchdowns in his only season.
- Despite injuries, Khandar had a promising season with the McGill Redmen, including a game against Acadia with 155 yards and a touchdown.
- Khandar is currently studying for his Certificate of English Language Proficiency and hopes to transfer to the School of Dietetics and Human Nutrition.
- Khandar is an adaptable and surprising player known for his explosive speed and ability to make jukes.
- Khandar is a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and believes that either the Denver Broncos or the Pittsburgh Steelers will win the Super Bowl.
- Khandar is a fan of Batman because he has no superpowers but is smart and has all the gadgets.
- Khandar prefers French rap to American rap.
- Khandar prefers Saint-Catherine Street to Saint-Laurent Street because he likes the stores there and often goes shopping.
