| # | 00 |
|---|---|
| Name | Philip Okonkwo |
| Nationality |  Germany |
| Position | Tight End |
| Height | 196cm |
| Weight | 110kg |
| Current Team | Munich Ravens |
| Past Teams | Munich Ravens |
| Leagues | European League of Football, European Football Alliance |
| Seasons | 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| Age | 24 |
Philip Okonkwo is a young, athletic German tight end and a core homegrown player for the Munich Ravens in the European League of Football (ELF). Born in Munich, Okonkwo began his career in 2013 with the Fursty Razorbacks, where he developed through the youth ranks and eventually played for the GFL team. Recognized early for his talent, he was named the Razorbacks’ Team MVP in 2019.
After a forced break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Okonkwo attended various camps in the USA, attracting interest from several major American colleges. His rare combination of size and athleticism makes him a threat both as a blocker and a receiver, particularly in the red zone. The Ravens secured his talent in 2023, and despite facing a season-halting injury in 2024, the franchise showed strong belief in his potential by extending his contract through the 2026 season. Sean Shelton, General Manager Sports, noted that Okonkwo “has boundless potential” and looks forward to seeing him “become the phenomenal football player we know he can be.”
Previous stations
- 2013–2023: Fursty Razorbacks (Youth to GFL)
- Since 2023: Munich Ravens (European League of Football)
Credits
- Philip Okonkwo – Foot Bowl
- Okonkwo – European League of Football (Official Site)
- 10 Yards with: Philip Okonkwo – Munich Ravens (Official Website)
- Munich Ravens verlängern Vertrag mit Philip Okonkwo (Official Website)
- Munich Ravens verstärken Offensive mit O-Liner Maxime Roussel und Tight End Philip Okonkwo (Official Website)
- Philip Okonkwo – punt-blog.de
Achievements
Team Achievements
- (No team championships, titles, or final appearances were found in the available context.)
Personal Achievements
- Team-MVP with the Fursty Razorbacks (2019).
- Attended various camps in the USA after the pandemic, generating interest from several major US colleges.
Selected Statistics
- In the 2023 ELF season, he recorded 10 receptions for 147 yards in six games for the Munich Ravens.
- In the 2024 ELF season, he recorded 9 receptions for 115 yards and 1 touchdown in four games (partially due to injury).
- In a 2025 game, he secured a 30-yard gain which helped lead to a 14-7 lead for the Ravens.
Other
- His full name is Benedikt Marcus Maximilian Pohler. (*Correction: This information appears to be an error in the original German source, confusing him with Benedikt Pohler. His full name is not explicitly available, only Philip Okonkwo.*)
- He was born in Munich, Germany.
- He started his career at age 12 with the Fursty Razorbacks.
- He has prior experience playing Defensive End alongside Tight End/Wide Receiver and is drawn to the Quarterback position to understand the game from a playmaker’s perspective.
- When preparing mentally for competition, he seeks silence to concentrate exclusively on the upcoming game.
- He would like to change the football rules to allow teams more than one challenge or review per game for fairness.
- He describes the Munich Ravens’ team personality in three words as: “Target-oriented, self-confident, and reliable.”
- His favorite place in Munich is his apartment.
- His first jersey was a Le’Veon Bell jersey; the Pittsburgh Steelers are his favorite team, and Bell’s playstyle inspired him.
- His favorite athlete is Calvin Johnson (Megatron), whom he considers the “definition of dominance.”
- He hypes himself up for the season opener with the soundtrack from the series “Attack on Titan.”
- Upon joining the Ravens, he said: “I am happy to be able to play at the highest level in Europe now. I want to find out how good I am as a football player and how far I can still go.”
- Upon his contract extension, he added: “I am happy to continue to be able to represent my home in the ELF. Furthermore, we, the Munich Ravens, have a really good team chemistry. I am convinced that we can achieve a lot next season, and I want to play my part in that.”
